Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Barkly - Families
Job title Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 1
Job type Full timeDuration Ongoing commencing 19/01/2026
Salary $76,377 - $87,700 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 3493 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Barbara Kelly, Director at
About the agency
Apply online
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures
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 statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities under Department of Children and Families
Context Statement
Department of Territory Families, Housing and Community provides a range of services focused on protecting children in the Northern Territory
(NT) from harm. Providing statutory and non- statutory services in remote Aboriginal communities including family support services for vulnerable
children and their families. This position entails living and working in a remote community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of case work and case management services to clients, including the management of more complex cases
requiring liaison with other Agency and non-Government Organisations.
2. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of
statutory welfare services.
3. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with departmental
policies and procedures.
4. Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding of
programs.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department of Territory Families,
Housing and Communities client information and case management systems.
1. Participate in the After-Hours Service.
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 Service Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate Certificate in
Safe Communities (Child Protection).
1. Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including highly developed professional skills in conducting strength-
based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
2. Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
4. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the
preparation of court reports.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
7. High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional
development and learning needs of colleagues.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program's computer-based data entry
system.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
10. Current C class driver's licence.
Desirable
1. In the order of five years relevant experience and that this will include at least six months experience of child protection work and at least
six months experience of working with children in care.
Further information
Successful P1 applicants will be appointed to the 4th increment. In addition, a Child Protection Market allowance of $7,638 per annum applies to
this position, as per Determination 1019 of 2022. 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 include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be
required, whether by road or light aircraft.
Approved: May 2025 Soana Vaihu Executive Director, Regional Services Barkly
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Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Barkly - Families
Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2
Job type Full timeDuration Ongoing commencing 19/01/2026
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 3493 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Barbara Kelly, Director at
About the agency
Apply online
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures
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 statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities under Department of Children and Families
Context Statement
Department of Children and Families provide a range of services focused on protecting children in the Northern Territory (NT) from harm.
Providing statutory and non- statutory services in remote Aboriginal communities including family support services for vulnerable children and
their families. This position entails living and working in a remote community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of case work and case management services to clients, including the management of more complex cases
requiring liaison with other Agency and non-Government Organisations.
2. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of
statutory welfare services.
3. Provide mentoring and support to other practitioners.
1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with departmental
policies and procedures.
5. Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding of
programs.
6. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department of Territory Families,
Housing and Communities client information and case management systems.
1. Participate in the After-Hours Service.
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 Service Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate Certificate in
Safe Communities (Child Protection).
1. Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including highly developed professional skills in conducting strength-
based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
2. Extensive experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
4. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the
preparation of court reports.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
7. High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional
development and learning needs of colleagues.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program's computer-based data entry
system.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
10. Current C class driver's licence.
Desirable
1. In the order of five years relevant experience and that this will include at least six months experience of child protection work and at least
six months experience of working with children in care.
Further information
The remuneration package for a Child Protection Practitioner at the Professional 2 level is $106,626 - $126,803 (including salary $90,204 -
$107,554). In addition, a Child protection Market Allowance of $8,820 per annum applies to this position as per Determination 1019 of 2022.
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 include a certified copy
of their qualifications with their application. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.