Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Care and Connection - Regional Services, Greater Darwin
Job title Manager Designation Senior Skilled Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 07/08/2026
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 2372 RTF 332285 Closing 12/10/2025
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7198 or DCFGreaterdarwinrecruitment@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332285
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
Be responsible for the management and delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities
under the Department of Children and Families program within Greater Darwin.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, and exercise delegations in accordance with departmental
policies and procedures.
2. Develop and maintain effective, collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders at local and
Territory levels.
3. Manage human and financial resources in accordance with legislative and delegated responsibilities.
4. Provide leadership and professional support to staff within the designated program areas.
5. Ensure the implementation of corporate requirements such as accurate and timely data collection and performance management.
6. Participate in the Department’s After-Hours Service and assist in delivering the Department’s statutory welfare group responses in
accordance with the Emergency Management Act.
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 post-graduate experience in the delivery of statutory welfare services, including experience in management, supervision and
coordination of a team.
3. Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policy frameworks relevant to statutory welfare practice in the
Northern Territory.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources, including the ability to lead, motivate and support staff to
achieve outcomes, build effective teams and relationships, and negotiate and manage conflict between team members.
5. Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret service delivery trends and develop practical,
creative and innovative solutions to complex welfare issues.
6. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary issues and initiatives relevant to child and family welfare practice and the relationship
with the strategic directions of the agency and of Government.
7. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
8. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Post graduate qualification or other formal training in a discipline relevant to child and family welfare practice, management,
supervision, cross cultural awareness and/or public administration.
2. Current NT driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
Further information
The preferred or 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.
📌 Manager
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin