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Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,039 - $145,437
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
+ Market allowance up to $11,620, per annum
+ more!
Top End Remote Services
Wadeye, Jabiru
Fixed vacancy to 30/06/2025
Several positions are available working in Wadeye- Port Keats and Jabiru.
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.
The Job!
As a frontline Team Leader (P3) you form part of a dedicated team of
professionals delivering integrated statutory and non-statutory welfare services
to vulnerable children and families. Depending upon your professional
experience your duties may include assessing individual, family and community
issues, applying appropriate methods of intervention, delivering case work and
case management services, undertaking statutory responsibilities and
exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act.
To be successful, you will have a tertiary qualification which gives eligibility for
membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Australian Community Workers
Association or the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
Your strong understanding of the principles and functions of delivering statutory and
non-statutory welfare services, conducting strength based assessments, developing
and delivering effective interventions, and demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply
complex legislation will contribute to your success in the role.
In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander culture, family and community structures, with the ability to
communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.
The Benefits!
Positions in the Top End region may be based in remote communities or out of
Darwin, providing opportunities to travel across the region. You will not only
make a difference to the lives of Territorians, both young and young at heart,
you will experience an array of what the NT has to offer.
The Lifestyle!
The tropic’s paired with diverse wildlife and amazing landscapes. It’s the place
where you’d rather be!
The Top End region is not far from the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin,
and incorporates the north/north-east section of the Territory including Adelaide
River, Batchelor, West Daly, Tiwi Islands, and West Arnhem regions extending
from Wagait in the north, to Wadeye in the west and Maningrida in the east.
There are close to 18,000 people who live in the region.
The region boasts some of the best Barramundi fishing, hunting, and camping
opportunities in the country. You will find the World Heritage listed Kakadu
National Park just 250kms south of Darwin and Litchfield National Park just
115kms from the CBD.
The national parks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna paired with
natural waterfalls with Kakadu well-known for its Aboriginal culture with rock art
dating back 20,000 years. Mary River, Djukbinj and Coburg National Parks are
also located within the Top End Region.
The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from exploring the natural
surrounds from the bush to the beach, island adventures, tropical sunsets, cool
dry season breezes, and the wet seasons’ spectacular lightning storms.
A move to the Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life
balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes and culturally
significant sites, enjoy the array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich
melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it a great place to
live, work and make new friends.
Relocation assistance may be available.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Recruitment Officer
On 08 8922 7268 or TFHC.TopEndRecruitment@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 32132
Closing date: 12/12/2024
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and
copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the
Northern Territory Government please visit
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
Feel free to contact horizon@aasw.asn.au / 1800 630 124.
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