In-Demand Support practitioner Jobs in Darwin, Nt

Senior / Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Rural Generalist | SMO | Anaesthetics (Procedural)
Mediix —Darwin NT
- $462,140 - $578,587 a year
- Part-time
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Speech Pathologist
SAL Consulting —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Travel reimbursement
- Annual leave
General Paediatrician, Darwin Children’s Clinic
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Clinic
- Paediatrics
Paediatrician – Danila Dilba – Darwin
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $80,000 - $313,920 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Clinic
- Working with children
- Annual leave
Associate Dentist - Darwin (Relocation Incentive Available)
DB Dental —Darwin NT
- Full-time
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Social Worker)
Towards the Horizon Pty Ltd —Darwin NT
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
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1d
Positive Behaviour Implementation Coach
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
10h
Team Leader - Occupational Rehabilitation
WorkFocus Australia —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
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Rural Generalist | SMO | Anaesthetics (Procedural)
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Provide comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, ward-based care, and GP outreach clinics. You have full registration with the Medical Board of…
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Senior / Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake

Department of Children and Families
Darwin NT

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Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Community Services
Working with children
Graduate certificate
Driver Licence
Organisational skills
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit NT Wide Services - Central Intake Team

Job title Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Darwin

Position number 27465 RTF 349618 Closing 22/06/2026

Contact officer Veronica Matipira, Manager on 08 8995 5139 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349618
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
As part of a professional team, utilise your expertise to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to the Central
Intake Team to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in accordance with
legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the assessment of incoming notifications and requests for support received through gathering, synthesising

information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
2. Maintain a high level of client service through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in delivery of

statutory welfare services.
3. Exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with policies and procedures.
4. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information

and case management systems.
5. Required to work on a 24/7 rotational roster.

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. Knowledge in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate welfare and counselling
interventions, including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.

3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, including managing multiple tasks and ability to deliver quality, timely outputs.
4. Demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in a statutory

relationship.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge

and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
6. Demonstrated willingness to take part in agency programs including but not limited to performance management, professional

supervision and stress management.
7. Demonstrated high level of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
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. Willing and able to work in a front line child protection regional office for short periods of time to build depth of professional skills and

capacity as required.

Desirable
1. Current Northern Territory drivers’ licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information
• The selected 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.

Approved: June 2024 Leonie Warburton, Executive Director NT Wide Services

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Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit NT Wide Services - Central Intake Team
Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Darwin
Position number 27465 RTF 349618 Closing 22/06/2026
Contact officer Veronica Matipira, Manager on 08 8995 5139 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349618
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
As part of a team of professional staff, you will be utilising your expertise to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming
requests to the Central Intake Team to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families
in need, in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the assessment of incoming notifications and requests for support received within the Central Intake Team through

gathering and synthesising information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
2. Maintain a high level of client service through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in delivery of

statutory welfare services.
3. Exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
4. Undertake assessments of child safety
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information

and case management systems.
6. Required to work on a 24/7 rotational roster.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association,

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. Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
4. Highly developed ability to work effectively, including managing multiple tasks and ability to deliver quality, timely outputs.
5. Highly developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver formal and informal

training for staff and the preparation of court reports.
6. Highly developed ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, including a demonstrated knowledge and

understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
7. High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional

development and learning needs of colleagues.
8. Highly developed skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer-based

data entry system.
9. Willing and able to work in a front line child protection regional office for short periods of time to build depth of professional skills and

capacity as required.

Desirable
1. In the order of five years 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.
2. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information
1. The selected 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.

Apply Now

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support practitioner jobs in darwin, nt

Senior / Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake

Rural Generalist | SMO | Anaesthetics (Procedural)

Speech Pathologist

General Paediatrician, Darwin Children’s Clinic

Paediatrician – Danila Dilba – Darwin

Associate Dentist - Darwin (Relocation Incentive Available)

Behaviour Support Practitioner (Social Worker)

Positive Behaviour Implementation Coach

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