Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services, Greater Darwin Region

Job title Aboriginal Community Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 12 months

Salary $79,664 to $90,824 Location Darwin

Position number 2386 RTF 356335 Closing 23/09/2026

Contact officer DCF Recruitment on 08 8999 4789 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356335

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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide cultural support services to children, young people and their families aimed at reducing the risk of harm to children, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and the Care and Protection of Children Act.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Under skilled coaching, assist and participate in delivery of services including child safety, family support, case management and

carer recruitment, assessment, support and training.
- Provide cultural advice to non-Aboriginal staff and act as a cultural broker in Departmental interactions with Aboriginal clients.
- Act in an advocacy and brokerage role to enhance networking relationships and maintain open communications within and between the Department’s programs, other agencies and services, and Aboriginal communities.




- Ability to participate and assist to the service development of out of home care services.
- Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information and case management systems.
- Participate in the 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. Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV in Community Services, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain.
2. Experience living within the framework of Aboriginal and Islander cultural values and lifestyles and representing Aboriginal

perspectives, in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of cultural issues, including social, economic and political issues, affecting the delivery of welfare services to Aboriginal people.
1. Demonstrated experience working with children, young people and their families in a statutory setting including knowledge and

understanding of the kinship system as it applies to the location of this position.
1. Ability to undertake work in the community services industry and demonstrated ability to communicate and engage appropriately

with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of reports and written correspondence.
1. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services, which strengthen community capacity so that families reduce

dependence on external agencies.
1. Preparedness to travel by 4WD/light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
2. Computer skills or a willingness to learn and a willingness to undertake continuous development through Departmental training

opportunities.
- A current Northern Territory drivers’ licence.

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.

📌 Aboriginal Community Worker (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Darwin