Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Practice Development Directorate

Job title Transition to Independence Practice Designation Administrative Officer 7

Leader

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin

Position number 38200 RTF 361243 Closing 23/11/2026

Contact officer Laurren Morgan, A/Director, Practice Development Directorate on 0409 712 901 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361243

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:

The Transition to Independence Practice Leader provides high level policy advice, research and project support in the design, delivery and evaluation of strategies that aim to support young people’s successful transition from care to independence.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide high level advice on service models and contemporary practice approaches supporting young people in care

to successfully transition through care and toward independence.
1. Be responsible for quality assurance of leaving care assessment, planning and implementing strategies to improve

planning and services for young people transitioning through care.
1. Identify themes and implement strategies to enhance the quality of practice around young people’s transition

through care.
1. Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships/program linkages with internal and external service

providers, including after-care services.
1. Ensure the availability of reliable data and compliance with the requirements and the process of leaving care

planning for young people in care.
1. Participate in welfare group activities aligned to Departmental responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act.

Selection criteria:

Essential:

1. Well-developed experience and knowledge of contemporary child and family welfare practice, principles and service

delivery trends particularly in the area of transition from care.
1. Demonstrated high-level oral,



written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively

negotiate outcomes.
1. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain team-oriented relationships with a range of internal and external

stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated ability to review and develop systems, processes and programs/services to address identified needs.
2. Demonstrated experience in implementing individual and team professional development strategies.

Desirable:

1. Tertiary qualification in project management, business management, social work or psychology.

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).

Approved: June 2023 A/Executive Director, Practice Capability and Cultural Security

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Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Practice Development Directorate

Job title Transition to Independence Practice Designation Professional 3

Leader

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 38200 RTF 361243 Closing 23/11/2026

Contact officer Laurren Morgan, A/Director, Practice Development Directorate on 0409 712 901 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361243

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:

The Transition to Independence Practice Leader provides high level policy advice, research and project support in the design,



delivery and evaluation of strategies that aim to support young people’s successful transition from care to independence.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide high level advice on service models and contemporary practice approaches supporting young people in care

to successfully transition through care and toward independence.
1. Be responsible for quality assurance of leaving care assessment, planning and implementing strategies to improve

planning and services for young people transitioning through care.
1. Identify themes and implement strategies to enhance the quality of practice around young people’s transition through

care.
1. Identify, develop and maintain collaborative relationships/program linkages with internal and external service

providers, including after-care services.
1. Ensure the availability of reliable data and compliance with the requirements and the process of leaving care planning

for young people in care.
1. Participate in welfare group activities aligned to Departmental responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act.

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. Well-developed experience and knowledge of contemporary child and family welfare practice, principles and service

delivery trends particularly in the area of transition from care.
1. Demonstrated high-level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively

negotiate outcomes.
1. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external

stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated ability to review and develop systems, processes and programs/services to address identified needs.
2. Demonstrated experience in implementing individual and team professional development strategies.

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). Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.

📌 Transition to Independence Practice Leader (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Children and Families
📍 Darwin