Senior Child Protection Practitioner

WorkPac; Darwin; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking a Senior Child Protection Practitioner to join the Central Intake Team in the Northern Territory. The role involves assessing notifications, analysing information, and determining appropriate interventions to support children, young people and families across the region.

The position is casual with a 24/7 rotational roster and requires tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, or related disciplines, plus extensive child protection experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, community services, or related field.
• Extensive experience in child protection or statutory welfare.
• Experience conducting complex assessments and developing interventions.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation in statutory environments.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal communities and diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming child protection notifications and requests for support.
• Conduct comprehensive child safety and strength-based assessments.
• Analyse information to determine appropriate interventions and service responses.
• Exercise relevant statutory delegations in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and client records.
• Work collaboratively within a 24/7 Central Intake Team to deliver timely outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social work / psychology / community services

Job description

Job details

• Senior Child Protection Practitioner | Central Intake Team
• Make a meaningful impact supporting children, young people and families across the Northern Territory
• Casual Opportunity | 24/7 rotational roster | Statutory child protection role

About The Client

Our client is a government organisation responsible for delivering essential services and supporting communities across the Northern Territory. With a strong focus on public service, community outcomes and regional development, our client plays an important role in supporting the Territorys diverse and geographically dispersed population.

About The Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Child Protection Practitioner to join their team. In this role, you will utilise your expertise to assess incoming notifications and requests for support, analyse complex information and determine the most appropriate interventions and service responses for children, young people and families in need, while working within relevant legislative, policy and best-practice frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess incoming child protection notifications and requests for support.
• Conduct comprehensive child safety and strength-based assessments.
• Analyse information to determine appropriate interventions and service responses.
• Exercise relevant statutory delegations in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and client records.
• Work collaboratively within a 24/7 Central Intake Team to deliver timely outcomes.

Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, community services or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in child protection, statutory welfare or a related field.
• Strong experience conducting complex assessments and developing effective interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation within a statutory environment.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.