Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Care and Connection, Regional Services,

Greater Darwin

Job title Manager Designation Senior Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 2372 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

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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.

Primary objective

Be responsible for the management and delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and

communities under the Department of Children and Families program within Greater Darwin.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, and exercise delegations in accordance with departmental

policies and procedures.

2. Develop and maintain effective, collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders at

local and Territory levels.

3. Manage human and financial resources in accordance with legislative and delegated responsibilities.

4. Provide leadership and professional support to staff within the designated program areas.

5. Ensure the implementation of corporate requirements such as accurate and timely data collection and performance

management.

6. Participate in the Department's 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 post-graduate experience in the delivery of statutory welfare services, including experience in management,

supervision and coordination of a team.

1. Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policy frameworks relevant to statutory welfare practice in the

Northern Territory.

1. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources, including the ability to lead, motivate and support

staff to achieve outcomes, build effective teams and relationships, and negotiate and manage conflict between team members.

1. Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret service delivery trends and develop

practical, creative and innovative solutions to complex welfare issues.

1. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary issues and initiatives relevant to child and family welfare practice and the

relationship with the strategic directions of the agency and of Government.

1. Highly developed oral and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural

environment.

1. An ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Post graduate qualification or other formal training in a discipline relevant to child and family welfare practice, management,

supervision, cross cultural awareness and/or public administration.

2. Current NT driver's licence or ability to obtain.

Further information

The preferred or 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.