Community Worker jobs in Northern Territory

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Barkly
Job title Aboriginal Community Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/11/2026
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 29964 RTF 357654 Closing 11/10/2026
Contact Officer Eseta Toleafoa on 08 8962 4334 or Eseta.Toleafoa@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357654

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
As a member of a team, and under professional supervision, provide services to children, young people, families and carers aimed at
reducing the risk of harm to children, in accordance with the Department of Children and Families policies and procedures and the Care
and Protection of Children Act 2007.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under supervision, plan and deliver family support, out of home care, and protective services to Aboriginal children, young people

and their families, using casework, group work and community work methods.
2. Foster positive links and networks within and between the Department’s Program, other services and agencies, and Aboriginal

communities.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s case

management system.
4. Undertake tasks as directed by the Manager, Families relating to child protection.
5. Participate in the afterhours on call system and undertake tasks as part of the Welfare Functional Group.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Certificate IV in Community Services, or equivalent.
2. Experience living within the framework of Aboriginal cultural values and lifestyles, and representing Aboriginal perspectives, in

addition to a demonstrated knowledge of cultural issues, including social, economic and political issues, affecting the delivery of
welfare services to Aboriginal peoples.

3. Ability to undertake work in the community services industry and demonstrated ability to communicate appropriately with a range of
health/welfare clients and colleagues, including preparation of reports and written correspondence.

4. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services, which strengthen community capacity so that families can
provide for family members with minimum dependence on external agencies.

5. Preparedness to travel by 4WD or light plane and stay overnight in remote communities where applicable.
6. Computer skills, or a willingness to undertake computer skills training.
7. A current Northern Territory Driver Licence.
Desirable
1. Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.

Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).