Team Leader Aged Care Advocacy

This position is located inALICE SPRINGS

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• We pay Above the Award Salary
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre for support to live a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and subsidised accommodation

About the Program

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation providing social services and programs to individuals couples families children groups schools and agencies across the Northern Territory.

The National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) in Alice Springs is free independent and confidential. The aim of the service is to facilitate advocacy support and information outreach and education community development and support to consumers or potential consumers of Australian Government subsidised Aged Care services their representatives and their families in Central Australia.

Please scroll down to view the complete Role Description (attached). The Team Leader is responsible for the implementation leadership and integration of the Aged Care Advocacy program. This position has a particular focus on leading and mentoring program staff applying professional knowledge and support whilst providing direct services.

The position also ensures that the rights of the elderly are always upheld that they are involved in decisions affecting their lives and that they can self-advocate for their needs in a residential care or home care settingin order for the program to meet the objectives. Program portfolios may be subject to change within the contract period.

What we are looking for

Please note: you must be an Australian Citizen or have unlimited work rights in Australia

• Relevant qualification and expertise to perform duties at this level
• Minimum five years experience in relevant practice and team leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills encompassing report writing case note writing and supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with Managers Staff and stakeholders across diverse cultural groups and settings
• Experience in recording and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data in line with program requirements and leading a team to do the same
• Experience in providing leadership mentoring and supervision to multi-disciplinary staff
• Demonstrated cultural competency particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

How to Apply

Download and review the Role Description attached below

Upload your Resume and a Cover letter that describes your experience in managing staff in a culturally diverse context. Please refer to the Role Description.

For more info please visit our careers website. Close: 9am Tuesday 03 February 2026

Interviews on: from 4th February

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

ALICE SPRINGS

Download the NT Regional Living Guide for ALICE SPRINGS here.

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is a beautiful town located in the heart of Australia known for its stunning natural beauty rich cultural heritage with strong Indigenous presence and vibrant community and art scene. The town is surrounded by stunning red desert landscapes dotted with ancient rock formations and home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna.

Alice Springs attracts visitors from all over the world be it for the quirky and humorous Henley-On-Todd Regatta camel racing or the many opportunities to learn about the local Arrernte culture.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with local and aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities programs services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.