Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Top End and Arnhem
Job title Team Leader Carer Services Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Darwin
Position number 46921 RTF 350190 Closing 19/07/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7265 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350190
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND CERTIFIED COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Lead and supervise a team of professional staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services; and coordinate the
assessment and support of Carers across the region in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Be responsible for the supervision, training and development of a team of staff involved in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory
welfare services.
2. Lead a team of practitioners to deliver high quality assessments and coordinate and monitor registration of quality foster and kinship
carers, in compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
3. Deliver education, information and guidance in the recruitment of carers and the delivery of support services to prospective and
existing carers.
4. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with
departmental policies and procedures.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information
and case management systems.
6. As a member of the Department’s management team, contribute to the overall management of the office, including data collection,
practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best
practice approach to service delivery.
7. Participate in the Department’s After Hours Service.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association,
the Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Australian Psychological Society, or equivalent OR Diploma of Child, Youth and
Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate
Certificate in Safe Communities (Child Protection).
2. Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including highly developed professional skills in conducting
strength based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice
principles.
3. A sound understanding of the principles and functions of supervision in statutory and non-statutory welfare work and demonstrated
ability to provide supportive, educative and administrative supervision of welfare staff.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation, conflict
resolution, teamwork and leadership.
5. Highly developed organisational and communication skills including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and
contribute to the professional development and learning needs of colleagues through developing and delivering formal and informal
training for staff.
6. Highly developed oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of people
and groups.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge
and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures and an ability to interact with people from diverse cultures.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the programs computer based data
entry system.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as
necessary.
10. Current NT driver licence.
Desirable
1. In the order of five consecutive years of relevant experience and that this will include at least six months experience of child protection
work and at least six months experience of working with children in care.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Applicants to include a
certified copy of their qualifications with their application. Position includes travel to other areas of the Northern Territory for multiple
nights within the working week.
