Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Family and Youth Support
Job title Senior Family and Youth Support Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Katherine
Position number 44870 RTF 351334 Closing 13/07/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351334
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
Manage a portfolio of complex and sensitive cases, including providing mentoring to colleagues and guidance on case
management, to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child / youth / family.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act
and other relevant legislation and departmental policies and procedures.
2. Apply knowledge and expertise in human services to the assessment of individual, family and community issues and in
the application of appropriate methods of intervention with departmental clients.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s
client information and case management systems.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of community engagement initiatives
5. Assist in delivering the Department’s statutory welfare group responses in accordance with the Emergency Management
Act.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate
human services and counselling interventions, including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in
a both a voluntary and statutory relationship.
3. Demonstrated high level time management skills, including managing multiple tasks with competing priorities to ensure
deadlines are met.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including demonstrated skills in engaging with
Aboriginal peoples and the capacity to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment with multi-disciplinary
stakeholders.
5. Good information management skills including data collation, analysis, and reporting, with high level proficiency with
computer software packages and applications.
6. Ability to contribute to mentoring, coaching and informal training to support the ongoing learning and development of
colleagues and team members.
7. Demonstrated willingness to take part in agency programs including but not limited to performance management,
professional supervision and stress management.
8. A current Northern Territory ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence, or the ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Qualification in community services, social work, or a related discipline.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance and undergo a Criminal
History Check. A criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.
