Child Protection Practitioner,Central Intake

Department-of-Children-and-Families; Darwin; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families in Darwin is seeking a professional to join the Central Intake Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will work within a team of professional staff to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in need, in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in need, in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Job description

Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Closes: 20/10/2026

Professional 1 - Remuneration Package $86,482 - $110,012 (including salary $73,100 - $93,041)
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package $113,101 - $134,507 (including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Vacancy Number:

027465

Agency:

Department of Children and Families

Number of Vacancies:

Several

Work Unit

NT Wide Services, Central Intake Team

Location:

Darwin

Primary Objective:

As part of a team of professional staff, you will be utilising your expertise to conduct timely assessments of notifications and incoming requests to the Central Intake Team to determine the most suitable service response to be delivered to children, young people and families in need, in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines. Selection will be made at the P1 or P2 level depending on the experience of the successful applicant.

Special Instructions:

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact:

Veronica Matipira, Manager Central Intake on 08 8995 5139 or [e-mail]