Team Leader

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Leave: 6 w recreational, 3 w personal

Christmas leave 3 days

Annual leave 17.5%

Market & retention allowances

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Team Leader in Child Protection for the Top End region, based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy. The role includes leading a professional team, delivering integrated welfare and safety services, and meeting statutory responsibilities under the Care and Protection of Children Act.

You will bring Australian tertiary qualification and encourage culturally safe practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with opportunities for career development and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in welfare or statutory services.
• Strong assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Knowledge of best practice in child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team delivering welfare and safety services.
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities under relevant child protection laws.
• Ensure accurate recording in client information and case systems.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Child protection knowledge

Cultural awareness

Education

Australian tertiary qualification

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,605 - $155,011 (Including salary $117,625 - $131,735) Plus Child Protection Market Allowance $11,420

Regional Services Top End and Arnhem

Darwin and Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory

Several vacancies available working in either Darwin or Nhulunbuy subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Are you an experienced Child Protection Practitioner looking to take on a leadership role in a rural setting? If so we would love to work with you.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for all Territorians.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and supervise a team of professionals and support staff in the delivery of integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare and safety services to vulnerable children and families in remote communities. This involves undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act, and ensuring the accurate and timely recording of information on the client information and case management systems.

To be successful, you require an Australian tertiary qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body; sound understanding of the principles and functions of supervising staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, and highly developed professional skills in conducting strength bases assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions and applying best practice principles.

In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, an ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.

In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package including 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and retention allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the unique opportunity to experience the variety of work.

If you reside outside the territory, this is a great time to consider relocating to the Top End and Arnhem region and relocation assistance may be available.

Working in the region you may be based in Nhulunbuy or Darwin and experience the opportunities to travel across the region.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart and experience an array of what the NT has to offer, including a rich-multi-cultural society and unique communities.

Learn more about the Department

• https://families.nt.gov.au/
• https://choosechildprotection.nt.gov.au

Explore working in the Territory.

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/east-arnhem-land

Relocate to the Territory:

Quote vacancy number: 30661