In-Demand Aboriginal community worker Jobs in Katherine, Nt

Aboriginal Community Worker
Department of Children and Families —Katherine NT
- $88,179 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
10d
Support Worker
Mission Australia —Katherine NT
- $37.09 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
Case Worker – Leaving Violence Program (LVP) – Identified – Katherine
North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service —Katherine NT
- $92,279.20 - $99,294.00 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
9d
Specialist / Nurse Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
Department of Health —Katherine NT
- $123,717 - $134,257 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Administrative experience
- Psychology
13d

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Aboriginal Community Worker

Department of Children and Families
Katherine NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
$88,179 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Community Services
Experience working with children
Driver Licence
Computer skills
Working with Children Check

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers Families
Job title Aboriginal Community Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Katherine
Position number 33365 RTF 353078 Closing 09/09/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8973 8531 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353078
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
Provide placement support services to children, young people and their families aimed at reducing the risk of harm to
children, in accordance with policies and procedures and the Care and Protection of Children Act.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under professional supervision assist and participate in out of home care services including the recruitment, assessment,

support, and training of kinship carers.
2. Provide cultural advice to non-Aboriginal staff and act as a cultural broker in Departmental interactions with Aboriginal

clients.
3. Act in an advocacy/brokerage role to enhance networking relationships and maintain open communications within and

between the agency’s programs, other agencies/services, and Aboriginal communities.
4. Ability to participate and assist to the service development of out of home care services.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Departments

client information and case management systems.
6. Participate in the Department’s After-Hours services and assist in delivering the Department’s welfare group responses in

accordance with the Emergency Management Act.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV in Community Services, or equivalent.
2. Experience living within the framework of Aboriginal and Islander cultural values and lifestyles, and representing

Aboriginal perspectives, in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of cultural issues, including social, economic and
political issues, affecting the delivery of welfare services to Aboriginal people.

3. Demonstrated experience working with children, young people and their families in a statutory setting including
knowledge and understanding of the kinship system as it applies to the location of this position.

4. Ability to undertake work in the community services industry and demonstrated ability to communicate and engage
appropriately with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of reports and written
correspondence.

5. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services, which strengthen community capacity so that
families reduce dependence on external agencies.

6. Preparedness to travel by 4WD/light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
7. Computer skills or a willingness to undertake computer skills training.
8. A current Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one.

Desirable
1. Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.

Further information
The preferred or 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. A certified copy of the applicant’s qualifications should be included in application. This role includes travel
to remote communities for multiple nights in the working week.

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