Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Big Rivers Region
Job title Aboriginal Practice Advisor Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Katherine
Position number 33866 RTF 340398 Closing 05/02/2026
Contact officer Recruitment Officer on 08 8973 8531 or DCF.BigRiversRecruitment@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://tfhc.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340398

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
Facilitate collaborative relationships between the agency and key stakeholders across the region to identify and communicate issues as
they relate to young people, families and communities to guide culturally appropriate responses that improve and protect wellbeing and
create safe and supportive environments. Lead the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services for children in the Big
Rivers Region, through sound and professional advice to Team Leaders, Managers and Executives on issues relating to Child Protection,
Youth Justice. Kinship Care, children in care and remote specialist services.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide evidence-based advice to Team Leaders, Managers and Executives on matters relating to the delivery of effective and

culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal children and families in the Region.
2. Develop and implement cultural learning, coaching and mentoring strategies that assist staff in providing high level services to

Aboriginal children and their families that is consistent with Departmental policy and legislation.
3. Implement quality assurance mechanisms that contribute to monitoring and continuous improvement of services to Aboriginal

children and their families.
4. Facilitate and support the implementation of Aboriginal specific care and protection and service delivery strategies within the

Department.
5. Contribute to the improvement of cultural practice standards and policy initiatives relating to Aboriginal children, such as the

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles.
6. Participate in complex case management for Aboriginal children, including risk assessments and the development of Care and Cultural

Plans.
7. Provide support and advice regarding networking with Aboriginal stakeholders, non-government organisations and the local

community.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues, family and community dynamics, relationships and complexities, as

well as the political sensitivities of Aboriginal communities particularly in relation to Child Protection and children in care services.
2. Extensive practical experience and knowledge relating to the support and protection of Aboriginal children and their families.
3. Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with influence and provide leadership and advice on issues

involving services to Aboriginal children to a diverse range of stakeholders, both orally and in writing, including the ability to
communicate across cultures and professional backgrounds.

4. Demonstrated ability to apply a strengths based/capacity building approach to staff development activities, community development
and case practice and the ability to provide related training, coaching and mentoring to all levels of staff.

5. Demonstrated commitment to self-development, professional integrity and impartiality.
6. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and an ability and willingness to undertake training in

Departmental and Work Unit specific computer systems.
7. Hold a current NT Drivers Licence or the ability to acquire an NT Drivers Licence for a manual vehicle.

Desirable
1. Demonstrated cultural knowledge and experience of the Big Rivers Region including local Aboriginal language skills.
2. Relevant qualifications e.g. degree in Community Services, Social Work, Community Development.

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).