Youth Worker

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services, Greater Darwin

Job title Youth Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin

Position number 37884 RTF 353728 Closing 19/08/2026

Contact officer DCF Recruitment on 08 8999 4789 or at DCF.GreaterDarwinRecruitment@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353728
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
As part of a team of professional staff, utilise your expertise and deliver direct services to youth, their families and carers, and
support staff to achieve quality service outcomes for departmental clients in accordance with legislative and policy guidelines.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under supervision, plan and deliver support and assistance to young people, their families and carers.
2. Foster positive links and networks within and between the Department’s programs, and other services/agencies.
3. Maintain the adherence to and consistency of program plans.
4. Provide timely and relevant advice to case management and young people’s care teams on matters relating to the safety and

wellbeing of young people.
5. Prepare clear and accurate reports as required.
6. Ensure the availability of reliable data and information through the accurate and timely recording of information on the

Department’s client information and case management systems.
7. Perform all duties in a professional manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and other duties as

directed.
8. Participate in the Department’s after hour’s service and assist in delivering the Department’s statutory welfare group responses

in accordance with the Emergency Management Act.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in welfare, youth work, human services or a related field.
2. An understanding of Aboriginal and diverse cultures and the impact of social, health and wellbeing, political, economical,

educational and equal opportunity factors, and trauma factors on the wellbeing and development of people and communities.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation,

conflict resolution and teamwork.
4. High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and understand clients situations and work in a way that encourages

children and young people to actively participate in programs and activities.
5. Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people including an understanding of child and adolescent

development, issues with drug use, poverty, cultural identity, mental health and disability.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated

knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
7. Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, and work independently and manage time effectively.
8. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays

as necessary.
9. Current NT driver’s licence.

Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Youth Work or Community Services or equivalent.

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).