Senior Child Protection Practitioners

Move to Australia's Northern Territory and enjoy a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, rich cultural heritage and a land of opportunity.

• Employer Sponsorship and permanent residency opportunities
• Generous salary packages and relocation assistance
• Valuable career exposure

Capita Social Care Resourcing in partnership with the Australian Northern Territory Government requires qualified Child Protection Workers and Advanced Practitioners to fill upcoming Child Protection vacancies in the towns ofDarwin,Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy.

Your role will be to work closely with children, young people and their families and be part of a dedicated local team building strong relationships with communities, local Aboriginal organisations and other government and non-government agencies.

Australia'sNorthern Territoryis a land of diversity from the rugged outback terrain ofCentral Australia, to the sweeping savannah plains of the Barkly Tablelands, and the lush tropical north of the Top End. It is this diverse landscape that offers a truly unique working experience unmatched anywhere else in the world

Capita Social Care Resourcing together with the Northern Territory Government are committed to building a world-renowned, skilled workforce. Register your interest now and be a part of the adventure and rewarding challenge of living and working in theNorthern Territory.

To be considered for these roles you must:

• have a degree qualification in Social Work or a Human Services discipline that enables eligibility with the Australian Association of Social Workers, The Australian Psychological Society or The Australian Community Workers Association. Current GSCC Registration is accepted.
• have a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in a statutory Child Protection role. Other children and families experience may also be considered.
• have a current CRB or consent to perform one
• consent to have a Working with Children Check completed
• have a current drivers license
• have an ability to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people

What's on offer:

• an attractive base salary
• six weeks annual leave per annum
• generous relocation assistance and other allowances
• employer sponsorship visas
• the opportunity to share your expert knowledge and skills and further develop your social work career whilst living and working in a truly unique environment unmatched by anywhere else in the world.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for one of the above positions, in The Northern Territory please forward your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to .sartori@capita.co.uk">Belinda.sartori@capita.co.uk or call 0207 470 9168 for a confidential chat.