Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services / Families – Central Australia
Job title Team Leader Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Alice Springs
Position number 25699 RTF 353371 Closing 27/09/2026
Contact officer Andrew Walder on 08 8955 6001 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353731
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
Lead and supervise a team of professional staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups, and
communities in accord with relevant legislation, and Department of Children and Families 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 Department of Children and Families 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 in accordance with departmental
policies and procedures.
4. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on Department of Children and Families client
information and case management systems.
5. As a member of Department of Children and Families 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 Agency’s 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. 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 welfare staff.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation, conflict resolution,
teamwork and leadership.
5. Highly developed organisational and communication skills including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and contribute
to the professional development and learning needs of colleagues through developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff.
6. Highly developed oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of people and
groups.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the programs computer based data entry
system.
Desirable
1. Current NT driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
2. In the order of five consecutive years of 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 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.
