Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers - Families

Job title Team Leader Designation Qualified 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Katherine

Position number 12559 RTF 359415 Closing 06/12/2026

Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8973 8531 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359415

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Lead and supervise a team of professional staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities in accord with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Be responsible for the supervision, training and development of a team of staff involved in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory

welfare services.
1. Maintain a high level of services to Departmental clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best

practice in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services.
1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 in accordance with





departmental policies and procedures.
1. 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. As a member of the Department’s management team, contribute to the overall management of the office, including data collection,

practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery.
1. Participate in the Department’s After-Hours Service and Emergency Management response.

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.



A sound understanding of the principles and functions of supervision in statutory and non-statutory welfare work and demonstrated

ability to provide supportive, educative and administrative supervision of welfare staff.
1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation, conflict

resolution, teamwork and leadership.
1. Highly developed organisational and communication skills including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and

contribute to the professional development and learning needs of colleagues through developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff.
1. Highly developed oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of people

and groups.
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 and an ability to interact with people from diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the programs computer-based data

entry system.
1. Current NT driver’s licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. In the order of five consecutive years of relevant experience that will include at least six months experience of child protection work

and at least six months experience of working with children in care. 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).

📌 Team Leader (Katherine)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Katherine