Job No: 20022

Location: NT - Throughout MacDonnell Shire

• Prestigious Senior Management role
• Job security in the Council sector
• Competitive remuneration circa $67k - $78k plus super and great benefits
• 6 weeks annual leave
• RELOCATION assistance + heavily subsidised housing options for singles or families
• See more of the NT than most ever will, with the opportunity to travel throughout the MacDonnell Shire

About the Organisation

Set in the true Australian outback, MacDonnell Shire encompasses a spectacular area of the Northern Territory. With picturesque swimming holes, magnificent flora and fauna, captivating mountain ranges, changing hues and red desert sands, the MacDonnell Shire landscape is exceptional. Locals believe the area has a deep and powerful strength that can only be felt when travelling across the land.

Covering the south of the NT, MacDonnell Shire has a land mass of approximately 268,887 sq km. The Shire comprises of 13 remote communities, many outstations and commercial enterprises such as Tourism, Mining and Pastoral properties scattered throughout the Shire. Communities include Areyonga (Utju), Wallace Rockhole, Haasts Bluff (Ikuntji), Amoonguna, Imanpa, Finke (Aputula), Docker River (Kaltukatjara), Santa Teresa (Lytentye Apurte), Hermannsburg (Ntaria), Titjikala, Papunya, Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu) & Kintore (Walungurru).

About the Opportunity

MacDonnell Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Shire Services Manager to oversee staff and services in the remote MacDonnell Shire.

Reporting to the Area Manager Shire Service Delivery, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide a high standard of community services, supporting the health and well being of the community.

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

• Managing delivery of core and non-core services provided by the Shire Service Delivery Centres;
• Maintaining Shire assets used to deliver services and oversee maintenance of an asset register;
• Providing accurate and timely service delivery reports;
• Participating in the development of the Shire's Strategic and Business Plans;
• Supervising and monitoring all staff in performance of duties; and
• Monitoring and regulating budgets.

This is a leadership position and accordingly, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in successfully managing a range of service delivery activities and programs in a collaborative manner. Ideally, you will have an appropriate tertiary qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of the Indigenous Australian Culture.

A proven ability to lead, manage and develop staff from a range of backgrounds and in cultural context will also be pivotal to your success in gaining this position. Experience in working in remote communities, and specifically in consulting and negotiating sensitively and effectively with Indigenous people, is vital.

This role requires an applicant with strong personal integrity, well developed oral and written communication skills and a high level of self-motivation. Applicants with a track record of solving problems analytically and strategically will be viewed favourably. A current driver's licence is required.

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 of team leaders in a range of areas.

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

The Shire Services Manager will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $67,000 - $78,000 + 9% superannuation plus salary sacrifice options to increase the value of your take-home pay.

You will also be provided with a furnished house for $25 per week - all you'll need to bring is your own linen and favourite cooking equipment! In addition, to help you make the transition to this remote community, a relocation allowance will be negotiable.

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

• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
• 10 days personal leave;
• Ongoing professional training.

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!