Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $184,781 - $210,234 (including salary $157,334 - $171,482) Plus $12,587 Child Protection Market Allowance + $4,000 Attraction and Retention Allowance Regional Services Central Australia Alice Springs, Central Australia One ongoing full time vacancy is available Combine your extensive experience delivering statutory welfare services with your strategic management skills and make a real difference to the lives of families in Central Australia.
The Department of Children and Families provides support services across child protection, domestic and family violence, youth justice services, multicultural affairs and senior's recognition.
The agency brings together many of the key functions that work together to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.
As the Director of Remote Families and Communities , your primary objective is to provide effective leadership and management across the Central Region, ensuring professional standards and ongoing improvement by influencing recommendations to develop, implement and evaluate the Agency's policies and procedures.
In addition, you will effectively manage the departmental resources in accordance with relevant legislation including the Public Sector Management Act **** and Financial Management Act ****.
Your key responsibilities include; managing change and resource management, developing and implementing appropriate strategies, and managing operational statutory and non-statutory service delivery.
You are also responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders; providing high level advice and correspondence in relation to complex operational issues and assisting in fulfilling the Department's emergency management welfare group responsibilities.




To meet the challenges of this strategic role you require demonstrated leadership with extensive experience in the delivery of statutory welfare services, the ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex issues, and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
A degree qualification from an Australian tertiary institution, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or the Australian Psychological Society (APS), or equivalent, OR a Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) is essential.
Located in Alice Springs (Mparntwe) you will form part of a passionate and talented leadership group in a high-profile government agency, enjoy the rewards of a competitive salary package inclusive of 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% leave loading, generous market allowance and a great prospect to develop a career in the NT Public Sector.
This is a great time to consider moving to Central Australia.
Alice Springs (Mparntwe) is the third largest town in the Northern Territory and is situated halfway between Darwin and Adelaide.
Situated next to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, Alice Springs offers an enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes, Aboriginal rock art and a host of world-famous events.
The rich multi-cultural society and unique community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends.
Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Andrew Walder on 08 •••• •001 or ****** Quote vacancy number: ***** Closing date: 19/10/2026 Explore the Territory: / Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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📌 Director Remote Families (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Alice Springs