Child Protection Practitioner

Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $81,518 - $103,714

(including salary $76,377 - $87,700)

Professional 2 – Remuneration Package Range $106,626 - $126,803

(including salary $90,204 - $107,554

+ Market allowance up to $9,020, per annum

+ Free housing and more

Arnhem Child Protection

Nhulunbuy

Several Ongoing vacancies are available.

Selection will be made at the P1 or P2 level depending on Qualifications /Experience of the successful applicant.

Apply your practical skills and tertiary qualifications in Social Work and make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families.

Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

As a frontline Child Protection Practitioner/Senior Child Protection Practitioner (P1/P2) you form part of a dedicated team of professionals delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children and families. Depending upon your professional experience your duties may include assessing individual, family and community issues, applying appropriate methods of intervention, delivering case work and case management services, undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

To be successful, it is essential you have completed a tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers Association or the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent. Your strong understanding of the principles and functions of delivering statutory and non-statutory welfare services, conducting strength-based assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions, and demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply complex legislation will contribute to your success in the role. In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and support to grow and develop your career, and the unique opportunity to experience the variety of working in Arnhem Land.

If you reside outside the territory, this is a great time to consider relocating to Arnhem Land.

Positions in the Arnhem region may be based in remote communities or out of Nhulunbuy, providing opportunities to travel across the region. You will not only make a difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart, you will experience an array of what the NT has to offer including a rich-multi-cultural society and unique communities. Relocation assistance may be available.

Learn more about the Department

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

Explore working in the Territory.

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/east-arnhem-land
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government

Relocate to the Territory:

• https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Recruitment Officer on 08-89227268 or DCF.TopEndRecruitment@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 15969

Closing date: 15/09/2025

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

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