Department of Children & Families NT – Alice Springs NT
Job title: Practice Leader (Designation Professional 3)
Job type: Full time, ongoing
Salary: $110,873 - $124,173
Location: Darwin
Position number: 28394 RTF
Closing date: 17/12/2025
Contact officer: Sarah Codrington, A/Executive Director, *** or ***************@nt.gov.au
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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 and encourages people from all diverse groups to apply. We accommodate people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment to 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 professional leadership and direction in strengthening child and family welfare practice capability and develop a culture of practice excellence through ongoing quality improvement activities.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Conduct internal practice audits, intensive case reviews, to assess practice against legislation, policies, procedures, and practice standards.
* Collect and analyse practice information to identify thematic practice trends and issues.
* Contribute professional practice expertise to influence continuous improvement in care and protection and youth justice practice.
* Identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to continuously improve practice and address issues impacting on the attainment of desired client and corporate outcomes.
* Implement professional development strategies and activities, including mentoring, coaching, and training, to address identified needs.
* Participate in welfare group activities aligned to Departmental responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act.
* Travel approximately two weeks per month to Alice Springs to provide support to the Central Australia region.
Selection criteria – Essential
* A degree from an Australian tertiary institution that 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).
* Sound knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies, procedures, practice frameworks, and issues relating to the provision of child protection and youth justice services, and the ability to apply that knowledge.
* Proven ability to review complex case decisions, analyse information, problem solve and develop evidence-based recommendations.
* Demonstrated high‑level oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate outcomes, manage conflict, and build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to review and develop systems, processes, and programs/services to address identified needs.
Further information
The 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 relevant).
Applicants should supply a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
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