Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Strengthening Families, Regional Services Greater Darwin

Job title Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 32104 RTF 360920Closing 26/11/2026

Contact officer DCF Recruitment on (08) 899 27437 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360920

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.

Context statement The Strengthening Families team delivers intensive, culturally safe, family-centred support to improve child safety, wellbeing, and family functioning. Practitioners work with families experiencing complex challenges, including child protection concerns, domestic and family violence,

mental health issues, substance use, and housing instability. The role focuses on assessment, case management, and practical interventions that build family strengths, reduce risks, and support family preservation.

Primary objective

Provide statutory and non-statutory social services to individuals, groups and communities under the Department of Children and Families

Programs including but not limited to child protection, family support, youth support, out of home care, carer assessments, and the reduction of domestic and family violence.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake statutory and non-statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act

and departmental policies, procedures and practice frameworks.
1. Apply professional expertise and undertake assessments for individuals, families and communities and undertake casework to build strength

and capacity, mitigate risk and address needs.
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. Participate in the After Hours Service and assist in delivering the Department’s statutory welfare group responses in accordance with the Emergency Management Act.
1. Operate compliantly with the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, code of conduct, Work Health and Safety Act, the Financial

Management Act, the Youth Justice Act, the Domestic and Family Act and any other relevant legislation, policy and frameworks.

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. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively, professionally, and respectfully within culturally diverse settings, including a

demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures and political, social, economic, policy and historical factors that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
1.



Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics and factors, a high level of ability to conceptualise

and analyse information and the application of appropriate practices.
1. Demonstrated ability to manage time including managing multiple tasks and being able to meet deadlines.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in a statutory context.
3. 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 and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

environment.
1. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training.
2. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
3. Current Northern Territory open driver licence or the ability to obtain before or upon commencement.

Further information

1. The remuneration package for a Child Protection Practitioner at the Qualified 1 level commences at $86,482 - $110,012 (including salary

$81,028 - $93,041).
1. A Child Protection Market Allowance of $8,103 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1012 of 2026.
2. 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).
1. Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.

Approved: May 2026 Peter Fletcher, Executive Director

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Department of Children and Families Strengthening Families, Regional Services Greater

Agency Work unit

Darwin

Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 32104 RTF 360920Closing 26/11/2026

Contact officer DCF Recruitment on (08) 899 27437 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360920

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.

Context statement The Strengthening Families team delivers intensive, culturally safe, family-centred support to improve child safety, wellbeing, and family functioning.

Practitioners work with families experiencing complex challenges, including child protection concerns, domestic and family violence, mental health issues,

substance use, and housing instability. The role focuses on assessment, case management, and practical interventions that build family strengths, reduce risks, and support family preservation.





Primary objective

Provide statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities under the DCF Programs including but not limited to child protection, family support, youth support, out of home care, carer assessments, and the reduction of domestic and family violence.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for the delivery of case work and case management services to clients, including the management of more complex cases requiring liaison

with other Agency and non-Government Organisations.
1. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of statutory

welfare services.
1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with departmental policies

and procedures.
1. Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding of programs.
2. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Territory Families client information and case

management systems.
1. 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. 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. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
3. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer based data entry system.
2. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
3. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable 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.

Further information

- A Child Protection Market Allowance of $9,570 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1012 of 2026.

- 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.

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