Regional Services Manager
Job No:
69645
Location:
Palumpa, NT
- Based in Palumpa - Get to know spectacular parts of outback Australia that most people will never see!
- Interesting role - every day will be different with the variety of activities you coordinate!
- Competitive remuneration circa $77,818.77 plus super!
- 6 weeks annual leave plus personal leave and a 38 hour working week!
- Enjoy Subsidised Housing, membership allowance, overtime allowance, and Remote Area Allowance!
- Potential employment opportunities for partner/spouse available!
About the West Daly Regional Council
The West Daly Regional Council commenced operation on July 1st, 2014, in response to an identified need to present a stronger voice and greater control over the delivery of services in the West Daly area. The new council entity covers the Wadeye-Peppimenarti-Palumpa areas and exists to serve and strengthen the community through the laws, policies and programs of Councils and the Northern Territory Government.
To help establish and grow West Daly Regional Council, the organisation is currently recruiting people who share their vision to deliver services and prosperity that represent the people it services.
About the Region
Also known by locals as Nganmarriyanga, Palumpa is a community of 250 friendly and hospitable locals about 375km south west of Darwin.The community consists of a shop, clinic, workshop, council, abattoir / butcher, power station. The town also has a local school with over 150 students enrolled. In the Dry, Darwin is about five hours away by car. However, in the Wet you'll experience the true outback experience when the roads close, and barge and plane are the only links with the rest of the world. Palumpa is a dry community.
So if you're ready to escape the rat race and experience the outback like never before, consider the friendly community of Palumpa.
About the Opportunity
West Daly Regional Council currently has an exciting position available for a talented and independant thinking Regional Services Manager to join their team in Palumpa, NT, on a temporary 12 month contract.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible managing the day-to-day Council service delivery operations in the Palumpa community. Additionally, you'll be responsible for contributing to, and implementing, the strategic direction of the West Daly Regional Council.
More specifically, your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Directing, overseeing and monitoring Council core services, programs and minor projects in the community;
- Managing Council assets in the community, including plant equipment, buildings and vehicles, ensuring transport routes and airstrips are operational when possible;
- Developing, supporting and maintaining effective consultant links with the local authority and relevant community and government agencies;
- Supervising and monitoring staff in a cross cultural environment with specific reference to developing the capacity of local aboriginal people;
- Ensuring Workplace Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, including the responsibility of emergency management outlined in the Regional Disaster Plan; and
- Ensuring the policies and procedures of the Council are adhered to and all resources effectively deployed.
To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, and will have demonstrated experience in managing a range of service delivery activities and programs. With highly developed leadership and management skills, you'll be able to lead, manage and develop staff from a range of backgrounds and in a cross-cultural context.
Your excellent strategic planning and decision making skills will allow you to develop, implement and monitor a range of programs and services, and your analytical mind and problem solving skills will allow you to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of these programs and services.
With well developed interpersonal and communication skills, you'll be able to provide excellent mentoring and support to your team, and you will be able to consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people, as well a liase with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Importantly, you'll have a strong understanding of business and financial planning principles and practices in order to maintain ongoing budget reports and manage core services within budget constraints. You will also have experience with sourcing and applying for grants.
A current Northern Territory driver's licence is essential for this role.
Please note: Applications for this position close on Friday the 7th of August.
For a detailed position description, please click here.
About the Benefits
You will be offered an attractive salary circa $77,818.77 + 9.5% superannuation.
West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:
- 38hr working week;
- Remote area allowance of up to $5,000 per year;
- Subsidised housing;
- Membership Allowance of $1,000;
- Overtime Allowance of $5,000;
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 10 days personal leave;
- Ongoing professional training; and
- Potential employment opportunities for partner/spouse!
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 looking to advance your career in a role that really does make a difference in the community - Apply Now!