Manager Northern Territory

Fulltime

(Salary commencing at $120, 000 plus superannuation, with the remuneration package negotiable depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant)

Apply your senior management expertise in child advocacy, training and facilitation skills in an organisation that is making a difference to child prevention and neglect in Australia.

The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (NAPCAN) is a national leader in child abuse prevention training and advocacy. We work to promote evidence-based practice and drive policy and systemic changes that place the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.

Your Role:

In this role you will be responsible for delivering the contractual obligations for the Northern Territory contract, ensuring its longevity and effectiveness in the NT community. By aligning  the strategic priorities of the organisation, these help to create value and drive sustainable growth. Included in this role you will deliver engaging, evidence-based training and education to participants. Training will be in programs relating to prevention of harm, child safeguarding and wellbeing, and respectful relationships. Delivery will be both online and face to face.

You will contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of NAPCAN’s education and training packages, using evaluation data, participant feedback and emerging evidence to ensure content reflects current legislation and best practice in child safety and respectful relationships education.

As a representative of NAPCAN, you will actively promote our values, mission, and prevention-focused, evidence-based approach in all interactions. You will build and maintain strong, positive relationships within the sector, community, and government agencies to support prevention and safeguarding initiatives.  

Location: Based in Winnellie NT with travel required in the NT, including remote communities.

At Team NAPCAN: 

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
• We advocate for the prevention of child maltreatment and ensure that young people’s voices are heard and valued in our advocacy work. 
• We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Benefits working at NAPCAN:  NAPCAN offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Not-for-profit Salary Sacrifice taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal, entertainment and travel accommodation (subject to government criteria).
• Support toward professional development.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working in senior position/s that require strong understanding of child development, and frameworks and strategies related to prevention of child maltreatment.
• Experience in preparing reports, submissions and proposals in government and/or not-for-profit environments.
• Knowledge of best practices in governance, risk management and contract compliance.
• Experience in developing and facilitating training packages.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and maintenance of strong networks.
• Experience in working with diverse audiences, including adult learners and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
• Experience working in/with regional/remote areas.
• An understanding of the issues affecting children and families in the Northern Territory.

Mandatory

• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) 
• National Police Check 
• Valid driver’s licence 
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in

not-for-profit/community/social services and/or management

How to apply

Applicants will need to apply directly via Employment Hero/ETHICAL JOBS 

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. Your answers to the selection criteria   

Please note:

• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.

Selection process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above. 
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, the preferred candidate will undertake two professional references, a Working with Children Clearance and a National Police Check. 

First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 14 October 2026

Please see the attached Position Description for details. 

Contact:  Meron Looney for further information via hr@napcan.org.au using the subject line: Manager NT Enquiry.

For more information about NAPCAN, please visit:

https://www.napcan.org.au