• Department of Children and Families
• Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643 (including salary $92,910 - $110,781) + Child Protection Market Allowance of $9,291 per annum
• Regional Services Greater Darwin
• Several vacancies are available, working in Darwin and Palmerston
• These vacancies may be offered on an ongoing or fixed basis

Apply your practical skills and tertiary qualifications in Social Work and make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families.

• Come to the Territory for the experience and stay for the lifestyle.
• Make a positive difference delivering statutory and non-statutory welfare services.
• Experience the rich multi-cultural society and uniqueness of Darwin.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

As a frontline Senior Child Protection Practitioner (P2) you form part of a dedicated team of professionals delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children and families. Depending upon your professional experience your duties may include assessing individual, family and community issues, applying appropriate methods of intervention, delivering case work and case management services, undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

To be successful, it is essential you have completed a tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers Association or the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent. Your strong understanding of the principles and functions of delivering statutory and non-statutory welfare services, conducting strength-based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply complex legislation will contribute to your success in the role.

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

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the unique opportunity to experience the variety of work and the opportunity to enjoy long term employment with the NT Government.

If you reside outside the Northern Territory, this is a great time to consider relocating to the Top End of Australia. Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and is famous for its tropical climate and outdoor, coastal lifestyle. Darwin boasts beautiful parklands and exceptional recreation and sporting facilities and an easy drive from Darwin allows you to discover stunning national parks with incredible wonders from unique animals to waterfalls and pristine swimming holes.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart and experience an array of what the NT has to offer, including a rich-multi-cultural society and unique communities.

For a confidential discussion please contact:

Department of Children and Families Recruitment on

08 8922 7000 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Child Protection Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Quote vacancy number: 2362

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search