• Experience the uniqueness of working in a remote location
• Provide statutory case work and case management services
• Make an impact on the lives of children and their families
• Northern Region, Remote Services
• Various Remote Locations
• Fixed vacancy from 01/07/2020 to 30/06/2022

Experience the uniqueness of working as a Remote Services Practitioner in remote communities across the Northern Territory.

About us

Territory Families works with families, individuals and stakeholders to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.

The Remote Services Team provides family support services to vulnerable children and their families residing in remote communities including; Angurugu, Jabiru, Lajamanu (Hooker Ck), Maningrida, Ngukurr-Roper River, Ramingining, Wadeye-Port Keats, Wurrumiyanga (Nguiu –Bathurst Is).

About the role

As a Remote Services Practitioner you are responsible for delivering evidence based and culturally competent case work and case management services to vulnerable children and their families, working collaboratively to enhance the safety and capacity of families and communities to care for their children and young people, and providing intensive family support where place-based intervention is the safest and most effective approach.

To be successful, you require an Australian tertiary qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body, demonstrated experience in conducting strengths based assessments and the ability to develop, implement and monitor case planning processes.

In addition, you require to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures, and the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

Senior Remote Services Practitioners are required to demonstrate more extensive skills and experience in strengths based assessments, case planning processes and the professional development of the P1 practitioners.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and market allowance, excellent professional development and career progression opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in the community you serve.

More information

For a confidential discussion please contact Bianca Harris on 08 8973 8409 or [email protected], using the subject line: Remote Services Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 41159.

Applications should address the Selection Criteria. For a copy of the Job Description please visit www.jobs.nt.gov.au.

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