Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Arnhem Child Protection
Job title Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $76,377 - $87,700 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 15969 RTF 328861 Closing 15/09/2025
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7268 or DCF.TopEndRecruitment@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328861

1. SUCCESSFUL P1 APPLICANTS WILL BE APPOINTED TO THE 4TH INCREMENT.

1. In addition, a Child Protection Market Allowance of $7,638 per annum applies to this position, as per Determination 1019 of
   2022.
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).
3. Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.
4. Travel for up to two weeks at a time may be required, whether by road or light aircraft.
   Approved: February 2025 Executive Director Regional Services Top End and Arnhem
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   Job description
   Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Arnhem Child Protection
   Job title Senior Child Protection Practitioner Designation Professional 2
   Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
   Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Nhulunbuy
   Position number 15969 RTF 328861 Closing 15/09/2025
   Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8922 7268 or DCF.TopEndRecruitment@nt.gov.au
   About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
   Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328861

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act and departmental
   policies and procedures.
2. Apply professional expertise in social welfare to the assessment of individual, family, community issues and in the application
   of appropriate methods of intervention with departmental clients.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the department’s client
   information and case management systems.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of family support programs.
5. Participate in the Department of Children and Families After-hours Service.

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.
2. Maintain a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the
   delivery of statutory child protection.
3. Undertake statutory responsibilities, exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act in accordance with
   departmental policies and procedures.
4. Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding
   of programs.
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 Department of Children and Families After-hours Service.