In-Demand Care practitioner Jobs in Darwin, Nt

Carer Services Practitioner
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- $92,910 - $103,137 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner
Mission Australia —Darwin NT
- $81,169 a year
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
2d
General Practitioner, Care Point Medical
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- Supervising experience
Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Renal Services
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $80,355 - $102,892 a year
- Temporary
- Conflict management
- Patient care
- Care plans
8d
Laboratory Assistant
Healius —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
13h
General Practitioner, Territory Medical
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- Communication skills
Top End Region Resident Medical Officer / Senior Resident Medical Officer
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Patient care
- Discharge planning
4d
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $77,344 - $88,179 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
3d
Intensive Care Senior Registrar
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $166,617 - $182,143 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Rehabilitation Consultant (Psych, Rehab Counsellor, Social Worker)
Konekt —Winnellie NT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
13d
Intensive Care Registrar
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Medical Officer - Hospital in the Home
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
2h
General Practitioner
Serco Plc —Larrakeyah NT
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
Intensive Care Fellow
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- $197,760 a year
- Temporary
- ICU experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
General Practitioner, Fannie Bay Medical
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Call employer
- First Aid Certification
Child Protection Intake Officer
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
7d
General Practitioner - Rural Generalist
Mediix —Darwin NT
- $462,140 - $578,587 a year
- Part-time
Quick Apply
Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner – Social Work/Psychologist or AH Professional- Veritable
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $75,600 - $106,403 a year
- Weekend availability
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
1d
Registered Nurse – Med Central GP Clinic – Casuarina
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $94,927 - $106,210 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
Senior Child Protection Practitioner
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1d

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Carer Services Practitioner

Department of Children and Families
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
$92,910 - $103,137 a year

Qualifications

Community Services
Graduate certificate
Driver Licence
Conflict management
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Top End and Arnhem
Job title Carers Services Practitioner Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $78,668 - $90,331 Location Darwin, Nhulunbuy
Position number 13282 RTF 348061 Closing 16/06/2026
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=348061
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
Assessment of foster and relative carers and other Out of Home Care services to achieve quality placement and service
outcomes for clients in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of quality placements to Out Of Home Care clients, including the management of recruitment

and assessment of new carers requiring liaison with other departments and non-government organisations.
2. Maintain a high level of service to foster carers through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best

practice in the delivery of 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 registration of carers adheres to legislative framework and departmental policies.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, which gives eligibility for membership of Community Work Australia, 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. An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.
3. An ability to work within a legislative framework and to interpret and apply legislation in relation to child protection and

adoptions assessments.
4. Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal, and community dynamics including the ability to

conceptualise and analyse information in the assessment of potential foster carers.
5. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.
6. Highly developed oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse

cultures.
7. Current NT driver’s licence.
8. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight

stays as necessary.

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 to include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.

Position includes travel to other areas of the Northern Territory for multiple nights within the working week

Approved: May 2026 Larrissa Donaldson, A/Executive Director, Regional Services Top End

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Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Top End and Arnhem
Job title Carer Services Practitioner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $103,137 Location Darwin, Nhulunbuy
Position number 13282 RTF 348061 Closing 16/06/2026
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=348061
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.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of quality placements to Out of Home Care clients, including the management of recruitment

practice in the delivery of 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 registration of carers adheres to legislative framework and departmental policies.
5. Provide support, training, education, and supervision to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills,

knowledge and understanding of the Out of Home Care program.

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

2. Highly developed organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills with demonstrated ability to work under
pressure and meet deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.

3. Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal, and community dynamics including the ability to
conceptualise and analyse information in the assessment of potential foster carers.

4. Highly developed oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse
cultures.

5. Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload and to work independently with minimum supervision.
6. Proven experience working in a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex

legislation in relation to child protection and adoptions.
7. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle.
8. Current NT driver’s licence.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight

stays as necessary.

Further information
• The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a

Position includes travel to other areas of the Northern Territory for multiple nights within the working week

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care practitioner jobs in darwin, nt

Carer Services Practitioner

Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner

General Practitioner, Care Point Medical

Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Renal Services

Laboratory Assistant

General Practitioner, Territory Medical

Top End Region Resident Medical Officer / Senior Resident Medical Officer

Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Intensive Care Senior Registrar

Rehabilitation Consultant (Psych, Rehab Counsellor, Social Worker)

Intensive Care Registrar

Medical Officer - Hospital in the Home

General Practitioner

Intensive Care Fellow

General Practitioner, Fannie Bay Medical

Child Protection Intake Officer

General Practitioner - Rural Generalist

Experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner – Social Work/Psychologist or AH Professional- Veritable

Registered Nurse – Med Central GP Clinic – Casuarina

Senior Child Protection Practitioner

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