Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,109 - $126,196 (including salary $ 90,204 - $107,554)

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,039 - $145,437 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)

Public Guardian and Trustee, Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Full time or part time, ongoing appointment

Apply your professional knowledge and experience in disability and aged care, health, and family wellbeing to support adults involved with public guardianship.

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is an independent office that provides information and services to the Northern Territory community in the areas of guardianship, advance personal planning, wills and estates, financial management and related matters. Under the leadership of Beth Walker, the NT's first Public Guardian, you will undertake advocacy for and decision making with adults with impaired decision-making capacity who are involved with the Public Guardian. Your decision making will be exercised consistently with the requirements and principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.

Your key duties include: undertaking complex and urgent decisions for adults with impaired decision making capacity including accommodation, access to services, and health care decisions; providing individual advocacy; representing the Public Guardian at hearings before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal and ensuring services are delivered in line with best-practice guardianship. You will also be expected to follow relevant Northern Territory Government policies and codes of conduct, work, health and safety policies, and meet the legislative requirements of the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016.

To be successful you are required to be tertiary qualified with a relevant degree in Disability and Community Inclusion, Mental Health, Humanities, Social Science, Health Science, Law, Human Rights or Nursing and demonstrate significant experience in managing a complex client caseload and the ability to interpret and apply the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016 and relevant legislation.

Applications will be assessed against both the P2 and P3 level and offers of employment will be made based on the successful applicant's skills and experience.

Explore the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

• https://pgt.nt.gov.au/about-us/about-office-public-guardian
• https://pgt.nt.gov.au
• https://pgt.nt.gov.au/resources/fact-sheets

In return, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package including; 11.5% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and retention allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the opportunity to enjoy long term employment within the NT Government.

This is a great time to consider moving to Central Australia. Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in the Arrernte language) is the third largest town in the Northern Territory and is situated halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. Situated next to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, Alice Springs offers an enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes, Aboriginal rock art and a host of world famous events. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Explore the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
• https://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuG6X3aQSR0

For a confidential discussion please contact: Lorraine King, 1800 810 979 or email lorrainek.king@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 4228

Closing date: 27/11/2024

Apply now: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=309162

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume/CV and copies of relevant qualifications. For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Advanced Child Protection Practitioners (various roles)

Metro & Regional Available (State Wide)

Benefits

• A strong commitment to develop and support Child Protection Practitioners
• Work collaboratively with your team to strengthen case practice and to provide effective service delivery
• Highly rewarding career opportunities

Being a Child Protection Practitioner means making real change to the lives of our communities most vulnerable children and families. A career in child protection will provide a range of professional pathways that support your personal growth and development. We offer a supportive team approach, quality supervision with great training and development.

Salary

• Advanced Child Protection Practitioner (CPP4) $90,067 to $102,192

About the roles

We are looking for entry level (CPP3) and experienced child protection/child and family welfare professionals (CPP4 & CPP5) to join our child protection teams. Advanced Child Protection Practitioners work with more complex cases and situations. You need a minimum of two years case work experience in child and family social work.

Key responsibilities include

• Assessing children and young people who are in need of protection
• Conducting risk assessments and investigations
• Working collaboratively with families, community services organisations and other professionals to develop and implement effective plans for children
• Managing complex cases, problem solving and presenting matters to the Children's Court of Victoria as required
• Be responsible for supporting and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory and practice while demonstrating your expertise through case practice
• Working collaboratively with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice
• Provide effective service delivery and support other practitioners

To be a child protection practitioner you need a current and valid driver's licence, a Working With Children Check and a recognised Social Work, Psychology or Community Work qualification.

Make the decision to pursue a fulfilling professional career and make a difference in vulnerable children's lives.

For more information about the role descriptions of Child Protection Practitioners at different levels, please email childprotectionjobs@dffh.vic.gov.au or visit https://childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au/roles

Join the team that shapes forensic intervention in Victoria and create a bigger change.

• Help reduce re-offending and contribute to community safety 
• Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support
• Flexible work options and locations

If you're looking to challenge yourself, be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and build your clinical reputation, you'll love the work at Forensic Intervention Services (FIS). 

We are a specialist program area of Corrections Victoria that provides people in custody and in the community with offence-specific, evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support their rehabilitation. We hold portfolios and expertise in critical areas such as Violent Extremism, Restorative Justice and Family Violence.

We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy to join our team of forensic clinicians. Forensic clinical experience is desirable but not essential.

Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you won't get access to anywhere else. 

Flexible opportunities are available in metro Melbourne, the Barwon precinct and regional locations.

How we'll support and reward you

Our work can be demanding so we offer first-rate training and support.

• A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training).
• Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
• Mental health and wellbeing care - essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
• Supervision by senior clinical staff with support on a day-to-day basis.
• Ongoing professional development including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
• Annual Leadership Forum and Conference for technical and professional development.
• Registration or professional association membership funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
• Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.

What you'll do

As a forensic clinician, you will build on your existing expertise as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based, best-practice forensic intervention in a supportive correctional environment. 

Working within the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model, you'll deliver a wide range of individualised services including:

• Comprehensive assessments including risk assessments.
• Clinical interviews to develop person centred rehabilitation pathways.
• Treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.
• Treatment programs involving individual and group sessions.
• Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Travel to correctional facilities is a required part of the role so you will need to possess a current driver's licence.

Eligibility

To apply, you'll need to hold, or be eligible for, one of the following:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. 

To find out more about the role and FIS, watch our career information video or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Apply now: https://apply.correctionsjobs.vic.gov.au/jobs/DJCS-FISFORCLIN