Posted 24 July, 2026
Social Worker | Northern Territory
Northern Territory
Casual
Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the Northern Territory to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Family & Community Wellness Team.
This is an opportunity to work alongside children, families, community members and Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that strengthens relationships, promotes healing and supports positive outcomes for families.
Further Details
You will work alongside families accessing the Family & Community Wellness Service to understand their strengths, identify challenges and support pathways towards healing and wellbeing.
This role provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and caregivers experiencing complex challenges while delivering high-quality case management through respectful, culturally safe and family-centred practice.
You will be responsible for:
This Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation provides a range of integrated health and community programs, including Primary Health Care, Aged and Community Care, Family and Community Wellness, and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.
The Location
Located in a spectacular coastal environment, this community offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. During your time off, you can enjoy fishing, boating, camping and exploring some of the Northern Territory’s most untouched landscapes while becoming part of a close-knit community with a strong cultural connection.
Essential Criteria
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first three months in the role.
This is an opportunity to work alongside children, families, community members and Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that strengthens relationships, promotes healing and supports positive outcomes for families.
Further Details
- $2,000 sign up bonus for new Curis Nurses!!!!!!*
- Permanent full-time position.
- Competitive salary package up to $102,500 plus superannuation.
- Fully subsidised accommodation provided.
- Annual travel allowance of $6,000.
- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum.
- Meals & Entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per annum.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Retention allowance for every 12 months of continuous service.
You will work alongside families accessing the Family & Community Wellness Service to understand their strengths, identify challenges and support pathways towards healing and wellbeing.
This role provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and caregivers experiencing complex challenges while delivering high-quality case management through respectful, culturally safe and family-centred practice.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing therapeutic and intensive family support using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
- Working collaboratively with Aboriginal Family Wellness Workers to strengthen outcomes for children and families.
- Supporting families to identify their strengths, goals and preferred pathways for healing.
- Building trusting relationships that promote safety, resilience and family wellbeing.
- Undertaking case management, care planning and coordinated service delivery.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate case notes, reports and client records.
- Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Advocating for culturally safe and family-centred approaches across service systems.
This Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation provides a range of integrated health and community programs, including Primary Health Care, Aged and Community Care, Family and Community Wellness, and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.
The Location
Located in a spectacular coastal environment, this community offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia. During your time off, you can enjoy fishing, boating, camping and exploring some of the Northern Territory’s most untouched landscapes while becoming part of a close-knit community with a strong cultural connection.
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications in Social Work or Counselling.
- Current registration with the relevant professional body.
- Experience supporting children and families affected by trauma, adversity or involvement with child protection services.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
- Experience working alongside Aboriginal communities in a culturally respectful manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote community setting.
- Current driver's licence.
- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
- Must have full Australian working rights (i.e., Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, a valid Working Visa, or New Zealand Citizenship).
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.
Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first three months in the role.
