Director – Child and Families Programs

5 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Department of Children and Families Full time $174,191 - $189,700 per year

Vacancy Number: 034714

Agency: Department of Children and Families

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Families Programs

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Provide senior leadership, advice and planning and implementation services to enable the effective and efficient delivery of children and families' programs aligned to the Northern Territory Government's and the Department of Children and Families commitments and priorities. Lead and implement the reform agendas set out in Closing the Gap, Generational Strategy and Safe and Supported within the children and families program areas.

Contact: Leonie Warburton, A/Executive Director at

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $174,191 - $189,700 (including salary $148,302 - $161,638)

Experience Level: Senior Administrative Officer 2

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