Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers Region Families
Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Katherine
Position number 29948 RTF 350412 Closing 05/07/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8973 8531 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350412
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities under Department of Children and Families.
Context statement
The Department of Children and Families provides a range of services focused on protecting children in the Northern Territory (NT) from
harm. Providing statutory and non- statutory services in remote Aboriginal communities including family support services for vulnerable
children and their families. This position entails living and working in a remote community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of case work and case management services to clients, including the management of more complex cases
requiring liaison with other Agency and non-Government Organisations.
2. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the
delivery of statutory welfare services.
3. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with
departmental policies and procedures.
4. Provide mentoring, support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and
understanding of programs.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department of Children and
Families’ client information and case management systems.
6. Participate in the development and implementation of community welfare programs.
7. Participate in the 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 Service 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. Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
5. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and
the preparation of court reports.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
7. High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional
development and learning needs of colleagues.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s 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 C class driver’s licence.
Desirable
1. In the order of five years 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 remuneration package for a Child Protection Practitioner at the Professional 2 level is $109,860 - $130,643 (including salary $92,910
- $110,781). In addition, a Child protection Market Allowance applies to this position as per Determination 1012 of 2026 - Child Protection
Market Allowance. 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
should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether
by road or light aircraft.
