Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Practice Development Directorate
Job title Practice Leader Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Darwin
Position number 32724 RTF Closing 18/02/2026
Contact officer Sarah Codrington, Director on or
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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. 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 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
1. Conduct internal practice audits, intensive case reviews, to assess practice against legislation, policies, procedures and
practice standards.
2. Collate and analyse practice information to identify thematic practice trends and issues.
3. Contribute professional practice expertise to influence continuous improvement in care and protection and youth justice
practice.
4. Identify, develop and implement innovative solutions to continuously improve practice and address issues impacting on the
attainment of desired client and corporate outcomes.
5. Implement professional development strategies and activities including mentoring, coaching and training to address
identified needs.
6. Participate in welfare group activities aligned to Departmental responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act.
7. Ability to travel approximately two weeks per month to Alice Springs to provide support to the Central Australia region.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree from 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).
1. 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.
1. Proven ability to review complex case decisions, analyse information, problem solve and develop evidence-based
recommendations.
1. Demonstrated high-level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate
outcomes, manage conflict and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders.
1. 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 a relevant criminal history).
Applicants should supply a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.