Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Greater Darwin
Job title Team Leader Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 12039 RTF 352038 Closing 22/07/2026
Contact Officer DCF Recruitment on 08 8999 4789 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352038
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.
Primary objective
Lead and supervise a team of professional staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and
communities in accordance with relevant legislation and Department of Children and Families, program 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. Maintain a high level of services to the agency’s clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the
delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services.
3. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act (2007), the Youth Justice Act
(2005) and in accordance with other relevant legislation and departmental policies and procedures.
4. Ensure the availability of reliable data and information through the accurate and timely recording on case management systems.
5. As a member of the 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.
6. Participate in the Department’s After-Hours Service and assist in delivering the Department’s statutory welfare group responses in
accordance with the Emergency Management Act.
7. Maintain safety, provide leadership and make decisions in accordance with Department of Children and Families work, health and safety
(WHS) policies and all relevant legislation including the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act (2002), Public Sector
Employment and Management Act (1993), and the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS) Code of Conduct.
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. 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 demonstrated understanding of the historical and current factors
that impact on Aboriginal people.
3. 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.
4. A demonstrated ability to provide and 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 staff.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation, conflict resolution,
teamwork and leadership.
6. Highly developed organisational and communication skills including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and
contribute to the professional development and learning needs if colleagues through developing and delivering formal and informal training
for staff.
7. Highly developed oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of people and
groups and interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
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. Ability to travel including in four-wheel drives, light aircraft, and stay overnights.
10. Current NT driver’s licence.
Desirable
1. Post graduate qualification or other formal training in a discipline relevant to child and family welfare practice, management, supervision,
cross cultural awareness and/or public administration.
Further information
1. 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).
2. Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
