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CHILD PROTECTION WORKERS
NT Govt Department of Children and Families, Various Locations NT
Open entry position

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Careers with the Department of Children and Families
Thriving communities, strong families, safe children

Work for the Department of Children and Families… and make a difference.
Expand your horizons, be challenged and develop skills in a cross-cultural context by joining the Department of Children and Families and working in the Northern Territory. You can work across a range of fields, from early childhood development, parenting and family support services, community development, youth services, and the administration, development and delivery of specialist services across homelessness, family violence, sexual assault and child protection. You will have opportunities to use your skills and experience to make a real difference to people’s lives.

CHILD PROTECTION WORKERS

Professional 1 Remuneration Package Range $58 426 - $75 247
(comprising salary $50 721 - $65 410, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
Professional 2 (Remuneration Package Range $77 462 - $92 652 (comprising salary $67 367 - $80 788, superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
Regional Services - Permanent

We are seeking Child Protection Workers with a degree level qualification such as Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or Community Welfare Studies who are dedicated to providing excellent child protection practice. Several permanent positions are available in various locations including Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Alice Springs, Mobile Child Protection Team and the Central Intake Team.

Selection will be made at the Professional 1 or Professional 2 level depending on the experience of the successful applicant.

Remuneration

• Great salaries and conditions
• Generous incentive allowances
• Superannuation at 9% of gross salary per annum
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance

  • APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION

To obtain further information

For further information and details about our generous incentive allowances, please contact Helen Yallop on 08 8922 7345 or email helen.yallop@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number:   211255
Closing Date: 30th March 2012

Application information

Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). A full job description can be obtained by visiting www.nt.gov.au/jobs Further information about these positions can be obtained by phoning TOLLFREE 1300 659 247 or email recruitmentjobvacancies@nt.gov.au
To details of all jobs available within the Department of Children and Families, and to find out more about working with us, visit www.ntfccareers.nt.gov.au

Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

Applications close: 30th March 2012

Department of Children and Families - thriving communities, strong families, safe children

NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT