Practice Leader Youth Justice and Child Protection Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $126,870 - $141,898 (including salary $108,699 - $121,738) Clinical Practice and Professional Services Two vacancies are available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.
Are you an experienced Child Protection Practitioner looking to take on a leadership role in the Alice Springs Region? If so we would love to work with you.
Territory Families, Housing and Communities works with families, individuals and stakeholders to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.
The Practice Leader roles is located within the Greater Darwin and Central regions, will facilitate local implementation of agency agreed child protection and youth justice practice frameworks and models. The position will provide on-going support to staff and others to maintain the frameworks and deliver contemporary child protection and youth justice services to children, young people and their families. In addition, the incumbent will be required to implement professional development strategies and activities including mentoring, coaching and training to address identified needs.
To be successful, you require an Australian 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. A strong understanding of the principles and functions of supervising staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, 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, with the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.
In return, you will be offered an attractive salary package including: 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave allowance, support to grow and develop your career and the opportunity to enjoy long term employment with the NT Government. Assistance with relocation may be available to the successful applicant.
For a confidential discussion please contact: Sarah Codrington on 0408 767 451 or email (email protected)
Quote vacancy number: 44441
Closing date: 17/06/2024
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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