Remote Family Safety and Support Worker

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers – Remote Services
Job title Remote Family Safety and Support Designation Administrative Officer 4

Worker
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Borroloola
Position number 31158 RTF 353016 Closing 13/08/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer, Big Rivers on 08 8973 8531 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353016
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
Under the direction of the Team Leader, support the provision of services to vulnerable children and their families residing
in remote communities.

Context statement
The Remote Child and Family Safety Program provides place-based services in remote communities with an integrated safety
and support focus which combines domestic, family and ****** violence responses and interventions that are flexible and
dependant on community needs.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist other workers and clients/families communicate with each other.
2. Under supervision provide and/or support the provision of, casework services that address child safety concerns,

including the provision of cultural advice and advocacy.
3. Provide information, assistance and/or practical support to clients and their families to access local services in relation

to child safety concerns.
4. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to ensure accurate client records.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of the impact of family violence on remote Aboriginal family life and an ability to talk with clients and to

assist them to plan for their future safety
2. Ability to speak one of the Aboriginal languages used in the local community and ability to speak and write English.
3. Have detailed knowledge of the family groups and relationships within the community.
4. Ability to understand and communicate the work of the department to local families in the local language.
5. Ability to provide cultural advice and work within the context of the Department of Children and Families legislative

mandate to keep children safe from harm.
6. Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of clients to ensure culturally safe service provision.
7. Ability to work with others to address concerns about the safety of children.
8. Understand and demonstrate a commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of client information.
9. Possess basic computer skills and have the ability to perform basic administrative duties.

Desirable
1. A current NT Driver’s licence or ability to acquire.
2. Ability and willingness to travel away from home by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays, when required.

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).