Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Central Australia

Northern Territory Government; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

6 weeks recreational leave

3 weeks personal leave

17.5% annual leave allowance

Market and retention allowances

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alice Springs, Northern Territory: Senior Child Protection Practitioner (P2) within the Department of Children and Families delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children and families.

This role requires tertiary qualifications and membership eligibility with recognised professional bodies; you will assess issues, deliver case work, apply legislation, and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with relocation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification with eligibility for membership of recognised professional bodies (e.g. Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers Association or Australian Psychological Society).
• Strong understanding of welfare services and ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Experience applying strength-based assessments and delivering appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual, family and community issues and apply appropriate intervention methods.
• Deliver case work and case management services.
• Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.
• Work in a culturally safe manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Job description

Alice Springs, Northern Territory: Senior Child Protection Practitioner (P2) within the Department of Children and Families delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children and families.

This role requires tertiary qualifications and membership eligibility with recognised professional bodies; you will assess issues, deliver case work, apply legislation, and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with relocation