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Northern Territory Children's Commissioner

• Executive Contract Officer $179,936*
• Darwin, Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Government is reforming its child protection system. An essential part of this reform agenda is the creation of a Children's Commissioner to advocate for protected children and represent their best interests at all levels of government and community. This new and independent position exercises the statutory powers of the Care and Protection of Children Act, 2007 in so far as it relates to protected children.

The role and person

The Children's Commissioner will independently review complaints, oversight the rollout of reforms, advocate for children and also identify any further improvements to strengthen the system. The Commissioner will monitor the implementation of recommendations in response to the Little Children are Sacred Report.

The statutory role will be accountable and report annually to Parliament.

The person will have

• considerable understanding of the child protection system
• an understanding of indigenous, generational, political and social issues
• considerable experience in working with children
• extensive experience operating within legislative and policy frameworks
• high-level negotiation, communication and collaborative skills
• the ability to lead and manage a statutory office
• Tertiary qualifications

Application

A full job description can be obtained by visiting the Northern Territory Government Employment website.

Further information about this position can be obtained by contacting, Dr David Ashbridge, Chief Executive Officer, Department of Health and Community Services (08) 89 992 766

Vacancy Number: 26013 Closing Date: 1 February 2008

* An Executive contract of up to four years may be offered.

	Position Description & Selection Criteria
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	Media Release
	Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 (pdf 616Kb)

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