Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit NT Wide Services, Central Intake Team

Job title Child Protection Practitioner, Central Intake Designation Skilled 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $73,100 - $93,041 Location Darwin

Position number 27465 RTF 358430 Closing 20/10/2026

Contact officer Veronica Matipira, Manager Central Intake on 08 8995 5139 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/ | http://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358430

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

As part of a professional team, utilise your expertise to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to the Central

Intake Team to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for the assessment of incoming notifications and requests for support received through gathering, synthesising

information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
1. Maintain a high level of client service through the provision of qualified expertise and demonstrated best practice in delivery of

statutory welfare services.
1. Exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with policies and procedures.
2. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information

and case management systems.
1. Required to work on a 24/7 rotational roster.

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).

1. Knowledge in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate welfare and counselling

interventions, including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.
1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, including managing multiple tasks and ability to deliver quality, timely outputs.
2.



Demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in a statutory

relationship.
1. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge

and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
1. Demonstrated willingness to take part in agency programs including but not limited to performance management, professional

supervision and stress management.
1. Demonstrated high level of written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer-based data

entry system.

Desirable

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

Further information 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). Approved: June 2024 Leonie Warburton, Executive Director NT Wide Services

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Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit NT Wide Services, Central Intake Team

Job title Child Protection Practitioner, Central Intake Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin

Position number 27465 RTF 358430 Closing 20/10/2026

Contact officer Veronica Matipira, Manager Central Intake on 08 8995 5139 or [email protected]

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/ | http://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358430

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

As part of a team of professional staff, you will be utilising your expertise to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to the Central Intake Team to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in need,



in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for the assessment of incoming notifications and requests for support received within the Central Intake Team through

gathering and synthesising information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
1. Maintain a high level of client service through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in delivery of

statutory welfare services.
1. Exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
2. Undertake assessments of child safety.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information

and case management systems.
1. Required to work on a 24/7 rotational roster.

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).

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.
1. Significant experience working within a legislative framework and a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
2. Highly developed ability to work effectively, including managing multiple tasks and ability to deliver quality, timely outputs.
3. Highly developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver formal and informal

training for staff and the preparation of court reports.
1. Highly developed ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, including a demonstrated knowledge and

understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
1. High level organisational skills including the ability to work independently manage time effectively and contribute to the professional

development and learning needs of colleagues.
1. Highly developed skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer-based

data entry system. 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.
1. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.

Further information 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).

📌 Child Protection Practitioner,Central Intake (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Darwin