Careers

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team? Working at CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation is not your average job; we deal with different people and face different challenges every single day. You won’t find many challenges that are as rewarding as supporting someone to change their life.
We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people who want to start or advance their careers in community services. We offer excellent benefits and conditions and while CAAPS work supports families, this includes the families of our employees so we have family-friendly policies to assist you with work-life balance and cultural safety.

Why Work For CAAPS

  • You are committed to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation
  • To have a career in an organisation that makes a difference
  • To work in a family-friendly and supportive work environment
  • Receive training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Take advantage of Salary Packaging benefits that increase your take-home pay!
  • Receive attractive leave conditions that accommodate cultural considerations, including 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).

If you are interested in exploring employment opportunities at CAAPS, please complete the form through the link provided. If you would like to apply for vacant advertised positions, please scroll down to our Current Vacancies section at the bottom of the page for more information. 

Application Guidelines

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions.
For your application to be successful you will need to:

  • be an Australian Citizen or have the ability to stay and work within Australia without restriction
  • hold a current NT drivers license (minimum C class)
  • hold / be able to obtain an Ochre card (Working with Children Clearance)
  • hold a current National Criminal History check
  • have a willingness to maintain a drug-free lifestyle
  • To submit your application you must provide your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and addressing the selection criteria listed for the role to hr@caaps.org.au.

If these documents are not received by the application closing date your application will not be short-listed for selection. If you are shortlisted for an interview you must produce required documents prior to the scheduled interview time.

Email enquiries may be made to hr@caaps.org.au.

Current Vacancies

Homelessness Outreach Worker

  • CAAPS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation delivering a range of important community services to people through activities and services that reflect our CORE values of caring, openness, respect and empowerment.  

    Are you ready to join us?

    The Homelessness Outreach Worker provides support to individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or may not otherwise approach or access a mainstream support service to secure or maintain stable accommodation.

    Your Key Performance Indicators will be: 

    • Provide outreach programs to connect people who are rough sleeping to housing and health services in the Darwin and Palmerston Area.
    • Support homeless people with substance misuse issues to access treatment and gain accommodation.
    • Support services for children who are homeless or at-risk including contact with the education system.
    • Support services for older people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
    • Maintain a case load of 15 clients. 

    Some of your responsibilities will be: 

    • Display a strength-based, client centred attitude by providing a caring and welcoming approach to vulnerable people.
    • In the course of your duties, establish networks and relationships with remote and urban based communities and community organisations. Regularly liaise with internal and external service providers, ensuring a collaborative approach to supporting clients to achieve accommodation goals.
    • Support client engagement associated with appropriate referrals to AOD treatment programs including engagement CAAPS and external services.
    • Ensure all incidents/accidents and identified hazards are reported in accordance with the WHS policy and procedure e.g., lodging incident reports. 
    • Participate in quality assurance processes with a focus on continuous improvement, data collection, reviewing, evaluation and monitoring.
    • Participate in all relevant planned training programs when required and seek to improve performance by gaining new skills and knowledge.
    • Data entry and reporting as requested by management, including up to date entry of case notes, referrals, and revised case plans.

    Your skills, experience and qualifications include: 

    • A knowledge of current local issues related to homelessness and AOD.
    • Knowledge of social and cultural issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
    • Understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements.
    • Ability to modify communication styles to meet client’s needs.
    • Experience working with Aboriginal people with substance use issues including delivering community services.
    • Experience in effectively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
    • Demonstrated computer skills including MS Suite, email, and records management
    • Current First Aid Certificate
    • Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
    • Current Criminal History Check
    • Current Ochre Card (Category E)
    • Experience working with Aboriginal people with substance use issues including delivering community services.
    • Experience in effectively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
    • Demonstrated computer skills including MS Suite, email, and records management.

    To apply please send your resume and 1 page cover letter to hr@caaps.org.au

     

    The position description can be found here.

    Applications will be assessed upon receipt. 

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

 

Administration Officer – Part-time

  • Permanent Part Time role
  • Based in Darwin

About the position

Based at our Strong Steps office in Coolalinga, the successful candidate will offer administrative assistance for CAAPS programs, serve as the initial point of contact and provide administrative support to stakeholders inquiring about or accessing CAAPS services and programs. You will demonstrate outstanding customer service in all interactions with clients and stakeholders and support CAAPS’ operations by integrating the Culture, Vision, Values, and Mission into your work. You will assist the business by participating in processes related to new, existing, and departing clients.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

  • Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient operation of all CAAPS programs.
  • Welcome and assist visitors, respond to emails, and handle phone calls.
  • Maintain and organise CAAPS filing systems according to procedures and administrative standards.
  • Support the day-to-day functioning of CAAPS programs and services.
  • Offer prompt administrative assistance to CAAPS programs and services, involving tasks like creating newsletters, promotional materials, and organizing bookings and events.
  • Help manage client records and oversee processes related to referrals, intake, and access to CAAPS programs and services. Maintain data recording and information management systems.
  • Coordinate quality management efforts, ensuring client file systems comply with record-keeping standards.
  • Provide top-notch customer service to clients and stakeholders.
  • Fulfill other duties as required within the scope of this position.

Your skills, experience and qualifications include:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to meet the diverse needs of others.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-cultural environment.
  • Ability to present a friendly, helpful, and positive image of CAAPS, with excellent telephone etiquette in line with CAAPS Customer Service Standards.
  • Proficiency in using Windows software on personal computers, with practical word processing abilities and strong keyboard skills.
  • Understanding of and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in the role.
  • Willingness to maintain a drug-free lifestyle personally and a readiness to participate in random screenings as per CAAPS Policy.
  • Experience in records management and data entry.
  • Awareness of and adherence to legislative requirements for the role, with a conscious and respectful handling of personal and confidential information.
  • Dedication to meticulous attention to detail.
  • Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
  • Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
  • Current Criminal History Check
  • Current NT Ochre Card 
  • Qualifications and/or experience in Administration or related field.

Why work for CAAPS?

  • You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
  • You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation.
  • Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment
  • Receive training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
  • Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!
  • Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)!

CAAPS is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2.30 pm (25 hours per week).

The salary for this position is $61,698 pro-rata ($31.14 per hour).

For more information please view the position description here.

To apply please send your resume and 1 page cover letter to hr@caaps.org.au

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. 

CAAPS is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.