Senior Child Protection Practitioner

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services / Families – Central Australia

Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs

Position number 3714 RTF 349134 Closing 01/07/2026

Contact officer Monika Jednous on 08 8955 6001 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au | http://www.territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349134

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 integrated delivery of family and child support services across the region under the Families and Regional Services Division

responsible for Child Protection and Youth, Family Support; Carer Support, Placements; and Business Support.

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 child protection.

3. Undertake statutory responsibilities, 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 Territory Families client

information and case management systems.

6. Participate in the Territory Families 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 Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate

Certificate in Safe Communities (Child Protection).

2. 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.

3. Significant experience working within a legislative framework, a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.

4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

5. Highly developed oral, written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the

preparation of court reports.

6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, including a 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.

Desirable

1. Five years relevant experience including at least six months experience of child protection work and at least six months experience of

working with children in care.

2. Current Northern Territory drivers’ licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information

• The remuneration package for a Child Protection Practitioner at the Professional 2 level is $109,860 - $130,643 (including salary

$92,910 - $110,781).

• In addition, a Child Protection Market Allowance of $8,820 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1019 of 2022.

• The selected 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.