In-Demand Child protection Jobs in Northern Territory

Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
5d
Child Protection Practitioner / Senior Child Protection Practitioner
Department of Children and Families —Tennant Creek NT
- $90,204 - $126,196 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
12d
Strategic Project Officer Child Family Centres Connected Beginnings
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $114,996 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
People & Culture Manager Employee Relations
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $144,996 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
Family Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified (1x Male Identified)
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $91,326 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Support Officer - Aboriginal Identified
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $36.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
Case Worker
North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service —Darwin NT
- $92,279.20 - $99,294.00 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Case management
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
10d
Casual Professional/Academic Register – Rural and Remote Health NT
Flinders University —Alice Springs NT
- Part-time
Facilities Support Officer
Flinders University —Alice Springs NT
- $76,140 - $82,119 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
11d
Men’s Behaviour Change Coordinator, Design and Implementation
Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service —Katherine NT
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Clinic
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
Therapeutic Specialist – Carpentaria
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $110,781 - $114,199 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Community Legal Education Officer
North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service —Darwin NT
- $92,279.20 - $99,294.00 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
10d
Senior Professional Development Officer
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- $117,356 - $126,251 a year
- Temporary
- Social Work
- Time management
12d
Family Support Officer - First Nations Identified
Children's Ground —Winnellie NT
- $89,206.82 a year
- Part-time
- Case management
- Communication skills
Senior Trainer - Youth Justice
Department of Corrections —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
6d
CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker - Aboriginal Identified
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $79,176 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
Practice Leader
Department of Children and Families —Alice Springs NT
- $114,199 - $127,898 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
2d
Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Intern - Aboriginal Identified
Tangentyere Council —Alice Springs NT
- $31.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
Senior Practice Leader
Department of Children and Families —Alice Springs NT
- $132,408 - $147,919 a year
- Temporary
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
Psychologist
SAL Consulting —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Remote
- Administrative experience
- Clinic
- Travel reimbursement
- Annual leave
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Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake

Department of Children and Families
Darwin NT

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Job Details

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

Qualifications

Community Services
Experience 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 2359 RTF 352783 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Leonie Warburton, Executive Director on 08 8995 5040 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352783

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.

Desirable
1. Current Northern Territory drivers’ 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.
3. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.

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 2359 RTF 352783 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Leonie Warburton, Executive Director on 08 8995 5040 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352783
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,

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 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.
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.
3. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.

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child protection jobs in northern territory

Child Protection Practitioner – Central Intake

Child Protection Practitioner / Senior Child Protection Practitioner

Strategic Project Officer Child Family Centres Connected Beginnings

People & Culture Manager Employee Relations

Family Support Worker - Aboriginal Identified (1x Male Identified)

Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Support Officer - Aboriginal Identified

Case Worker

Casual Professional/Academic Register – Rural and Remote Health NT

Facilities Support Officer

Men’s Behaviour Change Coordinator, Design and Implementation

Therapeutic Specialist – Carpentaria

Community Legal Education Officer

Senior Professional Development Officer

Family Support Officer - First Nations Identified

Senior Trainer - Youth Justice

CAYLUS Youth Engagement Worker - Aboriginal Identified

Practice Leader

Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Intern - Aboriginal Identified

Senior Practice Leader

Psychologist

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