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Territory Families, Housing and Communities are seeking qualified and passionate Child Protection Practitioners to join their East Arnhem Region team based out of the Nhulunbuy service hub.
Living and working in East Arnhem alongside the Yolngu traditional owners will provide unique insight and cultural experiences on offer only in this one-of-a-kind location.
With multiple roles available to re-locate to this culturally rich and traditional region you have a unique opportunity to join a team of statutory professionals who are able to challenge and advance their practice while making the most of the endless lifestyle benefits living in such a location affords.
The Benefits:
- Live, learn and work in a traditional centre of culture that offers a unique opportunity to experience both professional and personal growth not available in other jobs or locations.
- Say goodbye to rush hour and the daily grind as your visits are made by 4WD and light plane. No day will be quite like another with the adventure on offer working in this amazing landscape.
- Generous financial packages on offer, which include competitive base salaries and substantial additional allowances to compensate for living in a unique and remote area of the country.
- Be supported by an established leadership team with extensive tenure and experience in the region as well as an annual professional development allowance to invest in your career.
The Duties include:
- Delivery of case work and case management services to clients including complex cases which require liaison with other agency and non-government organisations.
- Maintaining a high level of services to clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best practice in the delivery of statutory Child Protection.
- Provide support, training and education to staff on program and practice issues to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding of programs.
- Ensuring the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Territory Families client information and case management systems.
- Participation in the development and implementation of family support programs.
The Need to Haves:
- A Bachelor degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association, the Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Australian Psychological Society.
- Alternate to the above, a Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) OR Graduate Certificate in Safe Communities (Child Protection) is accepted.
- Extensive experience in conducting strength-based assessments, developing, and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
- Significant experience working within a legislative framework, a demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
- Ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
- Highly developed oral, written communication skills, including developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff and the preparation of court reports.
- Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles or light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
Highly Regarded:
- Five years relevant practice experience including at least six months of Child Protection work and at least six months of working with children in care.
How To Be Considered:
Please submit a current resume via the apply link.
If you have any queries about the role, please call Andrew Crawford on 03 9828 6***.
All candidates will be required to provide/ be willing to undertake relevant safety, screening, police and reference checks.
