Child & Family Practitioner - Aboriginal Identified

20 hours ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Tangentyere Council Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Child & Family Practitioner

This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

Level: 5.1

Salary: $99,741 per annum/pro rata

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Council deliver a range of Youth, Family & Community Safety (YFCS) services across Town Camps and Alice Springs, supporting children, young people, families, and communities through the delivery of daytime and after-hours services focused on recreation, diversion, out-of-home care, community safety and family support programs.

Tangentyere Family Support Service delivers early intervention, and prevention supports for Aboriginal families in Alice Springs, focusing on the wellbeing and best interests of children aged 0–18. The program offers culturally safe, trauma-informed case management tailored to each family's unique circumstances.

Using a goal-oriented, family-focused approach, the service supports families to create safe and nurturing environments for children. Through coordinated case planning and support, it aims to strengthen parenting capacity, build resilience, and promote long-term positive outcomes.

The Child & Family Practitioner plays a key role in delivering assertive outreach and intensive case management. They assist families in addressing immediate needs, coordinating holistic supports, and fostering sustainable change. Collaboration with Child Protection and other stakeholders is central to achieving these outcomes.

This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong communication skills and a commitment to working with vulnerable families. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and a deep understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed practice, are essential to delivering respectful and effective support.

Click here to download the Position Description/Selection Criteria

Closing date:
29/10/2025

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.

See below for more information on how to apply.

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