In-Demand Child protection Jobs in Northern Territory

Senior Child Protection Practitioner
Department of Children and Families —Alice Springs NT
- $92,910 - $130,643 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
1d
Senior Child Protection Intake Officer
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- $99,519 - $110,953 a year
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Child Protection Intake Officer
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
7d
Research Support Officer
Flinders University —Alice Springs NT
- $94,456 - $100,710 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
11d
Administration Officer - Youth, Families & Community Safety
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $108,969 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Annual leave
Welfare Worker
iCARE Youth and Community Services Pty Ltd —Alice Springs NT
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
7d
Administration Officer
Department of Children and Families —Alice Springs NT
- $77,344 - $88,179 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
8d
Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) Community Connectors
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation —Tennant Creek NT
- $38.48 - $41.36 an hour
- Communication skills
Child & Family Practitioner
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $99,741 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) School Transport Officer - ATSI
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $67,627 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- No experience needed
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
Family Support Worker
iCARE Youth and Community Services Pty Ltd —Alice Springs NT
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
7d
Social Worker
DESERT FAMILIES FOUNDATION AU LTD —Alice Springs NT
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Research Fellow
Flinders University —Alice Springs NT
- $115,871 - $137,122 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Annual leave
11d
Therapeutic Specialist – Carpentaria
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $79,057 - $143,611 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
7d
Trauma Informed Care Practitioner
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation —Tennant Creek NT
- $98,592.16 - $115,679.34 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Working with children
- Travel reimbursement
- Annual leave
8d
House Manager, Child, Youth & Family. Permanent Full Time
Life Without Barriers —Alice Springs NT
- Weekend availability
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Accounts Clerk
iCARE Youth and Community Services Pty Ltd —Tennant Creek NT
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Overtime
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- In-person
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
7d
Casual Professional/Academic Register – Rural and Remote Health NT
Flinders University —Alice Springs NT
- Part-time
Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Support Officer - ATSI
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $67,627 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- No experience needed
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker - ATSI
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $75,586 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Working with children
- Annual leave

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Senior Child Protection Practitioner

Department of Children and Families
Alice Springs NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
$92,910 - $130,643 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

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

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services / Families – Central Australia
Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs
Position number 3714 RTF 349134 Closing 01/07/2026
Contact officer Monika Jednous on 08 8955 6001 or [email protected]
About the agency http://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au | http://www.territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349134
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
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. Responsible for the delivery of case work and case management services to clients, including the management of more complex cases

requiring liaison with other agency and non-government organisations.
2. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the

delivery of statutory child protection.
3. Undertake statutory responsibilities, exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with

departmental policies and procedures.
4. Provide support, training, and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding

of programs.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Territory Families client

information and case management systems.
6. Participate in the Territory 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. 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, a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
5. Highly developed oral, written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the

preparation of court reports.
6. Demonstrated 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.

Desirable
1. Five years relevant experience including 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 drivers’ licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information
• The remuneration package for a Child Protection Practitioner at the Professional 2 level is $109,860 - $130,643 (including salary

$92,910 - $110,781).
• In addition, a Child Protection Market Allowance of $8,820 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1019 of 2022.
• 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.
Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.

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