Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Top End and Arnhem
Job title Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing and Fixed
Salary $78,668 – $90,331 Location Darwin, Nhulunbuy
Position number 26934 RTF 349900 Closing 09/07/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7268 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349900
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND CERTIFIED 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
Provide integrated delivery of family and child support services across the region under the Families and Regional Services Division
responsible for Child Protection and Youth; Family Support; Carer Support, Placements; and Business Support.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act and departmental policies
and procedures.
2. Apply professional expertise in social welfare to the assessment of individual, family, 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 family support programs.
5. Participate in the Department of Children and Families 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 Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate
Certificate in Safe Communities (Child Protection).
2. Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate interventions,
including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including managing multiple tasks and being able to
meet deadlines.
4. 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, community structures and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse
cultures.
6. A high level of written and oral communication skills.
7. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles or light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
8. Current Northern Territory driver licence or the ability to obtain.
Further information
1. Successful P1 applicants will be appointed to the 4th increment.
2. In addition, a Child Protection Market Allowance of $7,638 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1019 of 2022.
3. 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).
4. Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
5. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.
Approved: June 2026 Larrissa Donaldson, Director Regional Services Top End
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