Mentor Program Coordinator
Job No:
45776
Location:
Katherine, NT
- Job security with a new, vibrant regional Council in the Northern Territory - relocation assistance up to $5,000 provided!
- Step up to an exciting new challenge, mentoring and supporting the health and well-being of staff members and CDEP Participants!
- Competitive remuneration - $64,844 - $69,093 + super + great benefits including salary sacrifice options + 6 weeks annual leave and more!
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 168,000 sq km, 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 only three years old as an organisation, so Council is currently recruiting people who share their vision to help develop the brand new organisation.
About the Katherine region
Katherine, with a population of over 10,000, is situated 300 km southeast of Darwin in the "Top End", the third largest community in the Northern Territory. The Region offers an abundance of experiences, boasting many natural attractions while providing a diverse outdoor and outback lifestyle for its residents.
Katherine is a naturally stunning part of the Top End, attracting tourists from around the world. Nitmiluk National Park near the town features many activities such as camping, swimming, fishing (lures only), sightseeing, canoeing, boat cruises and bush walk trails.
In addition to its unique natural beauty, Katherine is home to several churches, schools, sporting clubs, parks, a well kept golf course, a showground and a RAAF Base.
About the Opportunity
Victoria Daly Shire Council currently has an exciting position available for a Mentor Program Coordinator to join its team at head office in Katherine. This position is offered on a fixed term appointment until 30 June, 2014.
The primary purpose of the Mentor Program Coordinator is to efficiently and effectively lead the day-to-day operation of Council's Mentoring Program in the provision of employment and training for local people and to enhance the quality of life of the communities within the Shire of Victoria Daly.
More specifically your responsibilities will be (but will not be limited to):
- Developing and implementing efficient life skill practices;
- Assisting in the management, training and mentoring of CDEP participants;
- Assisting in the management, training and mentoring of identified Victoria Daly Shire Council Staff members;
- Working in ways that enhance, empower and motivate community members to recognise links between actions and outcomes;
- Providing support to the CDEP Regional Manager as required;
- Actively participating in the development of training needs for CDEP Participants and mentoring staff; and
- Developing and implementing activities designed to assist staff and contractor's knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people's values beliefs and experiences and cultural differences.
To be successful you will need a sound knowledge and understanding of the personal, social and cultural pressures faced by Indigenous people commencing and remaining in part and full time employment. You will have a demonstrated ability to supervise, instruct and train staff, as well as establish and maintain office administration systems, procedures and practices that are effective and efficient.
Council is seeking applicants with an understanding of contemporary industrial relations matters including Equal Employment Opportunity, and Occupational Health & Safety principles, with a commitment to their application. A qualification or previous experience in adult learning principles for Indigenous people and a sound knowledge of Community Work Programs and associated requirements is required. Although not essential extensive knowledge and understanding of CDEP Policies, Procedures, Participation Profiles and Community Action Plans, as well as an appropriate qualification in Work Place Training and Assessment or relevant experience, would be highly regarded.
Your experience and skills will be supported by a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people, as well as excellent computer skills including strong knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
You will have a current NT manual driver's licence and ideally hold or be willing to train for a St Johns or Red Cross first aid certificate.
Victoria Daly Shire Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions, including:
- 38 hour working week (Monday-Friday, generally 8am-4:30pm);
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 10 days personal leave;
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000;
- Salary sacrifice options;
- Remote area allowance $500 per annum; and
- Ongoing professional training, allowing you to upgrade your qualifications and licensing.
The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
The Mentor Programme Coordinator will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $64,844 - $69,093 + superannuation.
This pivotal community position is an extremely satisfying and rewarding role and you will finish each working day knowing you have truly made a difference within the community!
Applications close at 5PM, May 30th, 2013
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