Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $90,432 - $107,930
(including salary $76,377 - $87,700)
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,109 - $126,803
(including salary $90,204 - $107,554)
+ Market allowance up to $9,020 per annum
Top End Child Protection
Darwin
Several fixed/ongoing vacancies are available

Come to the Territory for the experience and stay for the lifestyle.

Make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families.

Experience the rich multi-cultural society and unique communities of the NT

Apply your practical skills and tertiary qualifications in Social Work and make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families.

The 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.

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, it is essential you have completed 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. 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.

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and retention allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the unique opportunity to experience the variety of working in the Top End.

If you reside outside the territory, this is a great time to consider relocating to the Top End.

Working in the Top End region you may be based in remote communities or work out of Darwin and experience the opportunities to travel across the region. The Top End incorporates the north/north-east section of the Territory including the Adelaide River, Batchelor, West Daly, Tiwi Islands, and West Arnhem extending from Wagait in the north, to Wadeye in the west and Maningrida in the east.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart and experience an array of what the NT has to offer, including a rich-multi-cultural society and unique communities. Relocation assistance may be available.

Learn more about the Department

https://families.nt.gov.au/

https://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au

Explore working in the Territory.

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/east-arnhem-land

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Relocate to the Territory:

https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Recruitment Officer, 08-89227268 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 24981
Closing date: 03/08/2025

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