Job description
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 Ongoing

Fixed up to 12 months
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 29963 RTF 360044 Closing 10/11/2026
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=360044

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 qualified coaching, assist and participate in delivery of services including child safety, family support, case

management and carer recruitment, assessment, support and training.
2. Provide cultural advice to non-Aboriginal staff and act as a cultural broker in Departmental interactions with Aboriginal

clients.
3. 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.
4. Ability to participate and assist to the service development of out of home care services.
5. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s

client information and case management systems.
6. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services, which strengthen community capacity so that
families reduce dependence on external agencies.

6. Preparedness to travel by 4WD/light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
7. Computer skills or a willingness to learn and a willingness to undertake continuous development through Departmental

training opportunities.
8. 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)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin