Please note. This position is based in Santa Teresa, South East Alice Springs. CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits We pay above the Award Salary (LMI $111,211.00 /year) plus Super Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a) Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 plus 2 weeks accommodation if relocating About the Program CatholicCare NT (CCNT) delivers the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) and the Education Engagement and Attainment Initiative directly within the community of Santa Teresa, which is the largest site within the South East Alice Springs servicing region. The Education Engagement and Attainment Initiative (EEAI) is a community-focused strategy employing local people to work with schools, families, parents, and community organisations to ensure all children go to school every day. The EEAI Team supports families to take a lead role in their children’s education by supporting students to attend or return to school, enabling students to fulfill their potential and have more access to more opportunities. The Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) provides intensive case management support to address the needs of Aboriginal people who are unemployed to provide opportunities that lead to positive social and economic outcomes for families and their community. By creating employment opportunities in partnership with the local community, job seekers gain useful employability skills and meaningful qualification through attendance in activities, which increase job opportunities. About the Role The Santa Teresa Site Leader is responsible for supporting the Regional Manager in developing and maintaining a presence for CCNT in Santa Teresa which includes positively building CCNT’s reputation, advocating for participant needs, and identifying opportunities for CCNT. This role has an important focus on providing onsite operational and logistics support to assist Case Managers and staff; as well as identifying and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and government agencies and working closely with CCNT Joint Venture partner Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation. For more on living in the Northern Territory - download the Central Australia Regional Guide here > https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/alice-springs-and-surrounds What we are looking for Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all staff, other CCNT program leads and all providers across a range of diverse cultural groups, in a fluent manner, both written and oral Experience in working in Indigenous communities with a community development background. Experience in leading a team, to meet program objectives Resilience and adaptability - solution focused and able to manage complex situations in a remote environment How to Apply Please view the full role description including key selection criteria, on our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/ Submit your Resume and a Cover Letter explaining how your experience and skills match what we are looking for. Applications Close : 9am Tuesday 10 February 2026 Interviews: from 10 Feb onwards 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. 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 To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Dylan McKinley on , quoting Ref No. 1267926.
