Job description
Agency Department Of Children and Families Work unit NT Wide Services
Job title Interstate Liaison Officer Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Darwin
Position number 24135 RTF 349450 Closing 16/06/2026
Contact officer Amy Fogarty on 08 8995 5035 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349450
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND 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
Deliver interstate liaison services by providing advice, consultation, coordination and training to staff to enhance their knowledge
and understanding of the processes and procedures regarding interstate child welfare matters.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide a high level of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of statutory responsibilities
regarding Interstate and New Zealand transfers including, court orders, case management and assessment functions.
2. Undertake responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act, and in accordance with the
national Interstate Liaison protocol, information privacy practices, departmental policies and procedures.
3. Maintain delivery of timely, high quality services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated
best practice in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services.
4. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Departments client
information system.
5. Contribute to the overall management of the office, including data collection, practice standards and program development to
achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery.
6. Responsible for the provision of coaching, training and development of staff.
7. A requirement to travel intrastate may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.
8. Delivery of surge professional services to the central intake team, placement team or adoptions function as required.
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).
2. Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policy frameworks relevant to statutory welfare practice in the
Northern Territory.
3. Significant knowledge and understanding of child and family welfare methods, principles and ethics.
4. Highly developed organisational and time management skills, ability to work independently to prioritise and coordinate tasks,
and a well-developed ability to work under pressure while achieving quality client outcomes.
5. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide audience
in a clear and concise manner.
6. Demonstrated experience in supervising, leading and developing others, contributing to their professional development.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate within client information management systems to maintain timely, accurate records with
attention to detail and practice information privacy principles.
8. Deliver professional assessment services in placements, adoptions or central intake team to meet surge demand as required.
9. Current NT driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Experience in the delivery of services in central intake, placement or adoption functions.
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
should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
