Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $142,384 - $153,038

(including salary $120,877 - $130,039)

Regional Services Big Rivers Remote Services

Lajamanu (Hooker Ck), Ngukurr-Roper River

Several full time ongoing vacancies are available

Make a real difference where it matters most

We are looking for an experienced child and family services professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting vulnerable children, families and communities. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

The Department of Children and Families works alongside children, families, stakeholders and communities to create stronger, supportive communities where every child can feel safe, healthy, happy and supported to thrive.

As a Team Leader, you will provide effective leadership and supervision to a team of professionals and support staff delivering integrated child protection, remote family support, and women’s safe house and safety services to vulnerable children, families, individuals and community groups in remote communities. You will provide professional leadership, exercise statutory responsibilities and delegated authority under relevant legislation, ensure high-quality and culturally responsive service delivery, and foster a culturally safe workplace environment.

To be successful, you will posses an Australian tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline that gives eligibility for membership with a relevant professional association. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate:

- Extensive experience in child protection,



family support, welfare services;
- A sound understanding of statutory and non-statutory practice frameworks and trauma-informed practice principles;
- Strong experience working with Aboriginal communities and strong-cultural competence;
- High-level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching and supporting multidisciplinary teams.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive remuneration, generous leave entitlements, remote incentives and allowances, and opportunities for professional development. With six weeks recreation leave, three weeks personal leave and three days Christmas closedown leave, with relocation assistance potentially available. You’ll have the support to balance work and life while building a rewarding career.

You’ll also have the prospect to make a meaningful and lasting difference for children, families and communities.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Jade Peckham, Manager Remote Services on 8973 8600 or email [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 41160

Closing date: 06/12/2026

Explore the Territory:

- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
- https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Learn more about the Department:

- https://families.nt.gov.au/
- https://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au/

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 Team Leader Remote Services (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
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