Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services
Job title Child Wellbeing and Safety Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 30635 RTF 350979 Closing 08/07/2026
Contact officer Amy Fogarty, A/Director NT Wide Services 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=350979
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
Provide effective and efficient cross Agency information sharing and collaboration; high level data collection, analysis, and
products to support and inform cross-agency and cross-sector operations, strategic direction and decision making by
governance and operational groups to plan for the safety and wellbeing of children, families and communities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Engage with government and non-government partners to gather and share information and undertake analysis to
provide objective advice that identifies thematical operational issues, strengths, trends and support needs to inform
strategic direction and decision making.
2. Liaise with operational groups to gather information that provides assurance whether legislative and policy objectives
regarding Child Wellbeing and Safety Partnerships are met.
3. Build and maintain effective networks and collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders,
including government and non-government organisations, Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled
Organisations.
4. Monitor and support Government and non-Government partners to enhance participation in cross sector coordination
to plan for the provision of support to families to provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
5. Develop and maintain administrative and record keeping systems and provision of administrative support to governance
groups.
6. Assist in fulfilling the Department’s obligations under the Emergency Management Act and as the Department
responsible for Welfare Group functions.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures, and of issues
affecting Aboriginal people across the Northern Territory, including cultural, social, economic and political issues.
2. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks and collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and
external stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
3. Demonstrated ability to research, collate, assess and synthesise information from a variety of sources, including the ability
to analyse and interpret data trends.
4. Demonstrated high level written and oral English communication skills with a proven ability to communicate and engage
appropriately and respectfully with a range of stakeholders, including with people for whom English is a second language;
and, prepare high level correspondence, reports and presentations in a clear and concise manner.
5. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, with proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise
competing requirements and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
6. Knowledge of information sharing legislation, information privacy and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated experience in the use of computer applications and databases such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or
similar.
8. Preparedness to travel by 4WD vehicle and light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
9. Hold a current Northern Territory Driver licence or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
Further information
The selected applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo and criminal
history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant criminal history).
