Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Barkly
Job title Aboriginal Community Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 29964 RTF 351316 Closing 13/07/2026
Contact officer Barbara Kelly, Director Families on 08 8962 4334 or [email protected]
About the agency Homepage | Department of Children and Families
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351316
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
As a member of a team, and under professional supervision, provide services to children, young people, families and carers
aimed at reducing the risk of harm to children, in accordance with the Department of Children and Families policies and
procedures and the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under supervision, plan and deliver family support, out of home care, and protective services to Aboriginal children,
young people and their families, using casework, group work and community work methods.
2. Foster positive links and networks within and between the Department’s Program, other services/agencies, and
Aboriginal communities.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s
case management system.
4. Undertake tasks as directed by the Manager, Families relating to Child Protection.
5. Participate in the afterhours oncall system and undertake tasks as part of the Welfare Functional Group
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate IV in Community Services, or equivalent.
2. Experience living within the framework of Aboriginal cultural values and lifestyles, and representing these Indigenous
perspectives, in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of cultural issues, including social, economic and political issues,
affecting the delivery of welfare services to Aboriginal peoples.
3. Ability to undertake work in the community services industry and demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately
with a range of health/welfare clients and colleagues, including preparation of reports and written correspondence.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services, which strengthen community capacity so that
families can provide for family members with minimum dependence on external agencies.
5. Preparedness to travel by 4WD/light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
6. Computer skills, or a willingness to undertake computer skills training.
7. A current Northern Territory drivers’ licence.
Desirable
1. Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language
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).
