Team Leader (Community Development Employment Projects)

Job No: 15722

Location: Daguragu/Kalkarindgi, NT

• Leadership role offering you the opportunity to advance your career, expand your skills set and gain a unique cultural insight!

• Job security in the Council sector

• Competitive remuneration starting at $50,599 - $54,056 + 9% superannuation + vehicle for work purposes

• Relocation assistance up to $5,000

• Family-friendly subsidised accommodation provided with minimal rent contributions from you!

About the Organisation

The Victoria Daly Shire Council became an entity on the 1st July 2008 through the amalgamation of 8 Northern Territory community councils covering an area of 168,000sqkm an area, approximately twice the size of Tasmania. Council's aim is to strengthen its communities with local people delivering shire services to their own communities with the skills and knowledge of their own culture, community and people.

Victoria Daly Shire is less than a year old, so Council currently recruiting people who share their vision to help develop the brand new organisation.

About the Projects

The Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) provides community managed activities that develop participants' skills and employability in order to assist their move into employment. These activities also make a valuable contribution to the community and can lead to the development of business enterprises. The overall aim is to support Indigenous Australians to achieve economic independence.

CDEP has been developed to:

• Build individual skills and capacity to take up work where opportunities arise;
• Provide on-the-job work experience;
• Provide voluntary mobility assistance;
• Build capacity of communities including through supporting priority projects; and
• Build capacity of local Indigenous organisations to deliver a range of services, including other employment services such as the Indigenous Employment Program (IEP).

Why Work in Daguragu/Kalkarindgi

Located south west of Katherine along the Buntine Highway, Daguragu/ Kalkarindgi has a 95% indigenous population and will offer you a unique cultural experience and a taste of the outback that very few will ever receive. 

Although a fantastic location for those looking for adventure outside the city walls, Daguragu and Kalkarindgi are still in easy reach of metropolitan areas, including Darwin and Katherine (only a 5 hour drive). In addition, all the conveniences of a modern town are available, with schools, a police station, airstrip daily flights, local store, health centre and parks.

About the Opportunity

Victoria Daly Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join their Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) in Daguragu/Kalkarindgi.

The primary responsibility of this position is to supervise the day to day operations of CDEP programs, ensuring participants receive a high standard of employment and training to support community based projects and tasks.

More specifically this will include (but will not be limited to):

• Ensuring the effective implementation and completion of CDEP projects;
• Supervising employees and inspecting project works;
• Providing supervision and human resource support to employees;
• Ensure accountability of all CDEP tools, plant and equipment;
• Maintaining a safe working environment.

You will be welcomed as a key member of a dynamic team that is committed to supporting the development and well being of the community.

Within this role, your working day will be infused with variety as you become involved in a diverse range of community projects. From starting market gardens to promoting work experience opportunities, this position will see you interacting with program participants, supporting their skill development and helping them to achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will have experience in a cultural environment, with the demonstrated ability to develop training and employment programs.

In addition, you will have the proven ability to work under pressure and will take an original approach to challenges to find innovative solutions. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity will be vital.

Computer literacy and a current driver's licence is also essential for this role.

You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment. Enjoy plenty of variety in this role, as you work closely with a dedicated group in a range of areas including shire services, civil services, community, housing and customer service.

The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.

The Community Services Team Leader will be rewarded with a competitive starting salary  circa $50,559 - $54,056 + 9% superannuation. You will also be eligible to receive relocation assistance up to $5,000!

Moreover, you will receive a vehicle for work purposes, and accommodation subsidised with a minimal rent contribution from you. The housing provided will adapt to suit your circumstances, so feel free to bring the family!

Victoria Daly Shire Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:

• Job security in the Council sector;
• Tax benefits (Zone A)
  
• 38hr working week (Mon-Fri, generally 8am-4.30pm);
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
  
• 10 days personal leave;
• Up to 4 weeks study leave with reimbursement of course fees (negotiable); and
• Remote area allowance of $2,500 per annum.

This pivotal community position is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role giving you the chance to finish each working day knowing you have truly made a difference within the community!

If you're a born leader, looking for a job guaranteed to provide you with satisfaction - Apply Now!