Professional 1 (Remuneration Package Range $81,160 - $103,259 (including salary $76,377 - $87,700)
Professional 2 (Remuneration Package Range $106,158 - $126,245 (including salary $90,204 - $107,445)
+ Market allowance up to $8,820, per annum
+ more!
Arnhem Child Protection
Ongoing and fixed vacancies available
Arnhem, Northern Territory

• Come to the Territory for the experience and stay for the lifestyle!
• Make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families across the Northern Territory!
• Deliver statutory and non-statutory child protection services in the Arnhem region.

Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

The Job!

As a frontline Child Protection Practitioner/Senior Child Protection Practitioner (P1/P2) you form part of a dedicated team of professionals delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children and families. Depending upon your professional experience your duties may include assessing individual, family and community issues, applying appropriate methods of intervention, delivering case work and case management services, undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

To be successful, you will have a tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers Association or the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent tertiary qualifications. Your strong understanding of the principles and functions of delivering statutory and non-statutory welfare services, conducting strength based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply complex legislation will contribute to your success in the role. In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

The Benefits!

• Attractive salary package, plus;
• 11.5% superannuation
• 6 weeks recreational leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• $1,676 annual leave allowance
• Generous market allowance up to $8,820 per annum
• Remote locality allowances (dependant on location)
• Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.

Positions in the Arnhem region may be based in remote communities or out of Nhulunbuy, providing opportunities to travel across the region. You will not only make a difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart, you will experience an array of what the NT has to offer.

The Lifestyle!

The tropic’s paired with diverse wildlife and amazing landscapes. It’s the place where you’d rather be!

The East Arnhem region is known for its beautiful beaches, rich cultural history and relaxed lifestyle. The town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula is the largest centre in the region, the main service and business hub for the area, and has a population of around 4,000 people.

There are more than 100 homelands throughout the region, with populations ranging from 10 to 200 people.

There are a few small towns in the region, such as Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala, but most live in remote communities.

Experience island life, enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and soak up the natural beauty.

Groote Eylandt is a remote island off the coast of the Northern Territory on the Gove Peninsula.

The island is home to seven indigenous communities made up of 14 clans.

The largest communities are Angurugu and Umbakumba, located on Groote Eylandt; the Milyakburra, located on Bickerton Island; and there are four satellite communities, 4 Mile, Malkala, Little Paradise, and Bartalumba Bay, located close to mainstream services.

The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from exploring the natural surrounds from the bush to the beach, island adventures, tropical sunsets, cool dry season breezes, and the wet seasons’ spectacular lightning storms.

A move to the Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes and culturally significant sites, enjoy the array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it a great place to live, work and make new friends.

Relocation assistance may be available.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7268 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 23091
Closing date: 20.03.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search