Community Patrol Team Leader

Job No: 83162
Location: Palumpa, NT

  • Based in Palumpa - Get to know spectacular parts of outback Australia that most people will never see! 
  • Competitive remuneration circa $60,370.09 plus super!
  • 6 weeks annual leave plus many other benefits!

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 Palumpa

Also known by locals as Nganmarriyanga, Palumpa is a community of almost 500 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. 

About the Opportunity

West Daly Regional Council currently has an exciting position available for a dedicated, independent thinking Community Patrol Team Leader to join their team in Palumpa, NT.

Reporting to the Community Night Patrol Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring the operation and performance of the Council’s community night patrol services in the community of Palumpa. 

More specifically, your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

  • Ensuring staffing levels are adequate to efficiently & effectively maintain the night patrol program;
  • Ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and submitted;
  • Regularly patrolling the community to ensure the safety & well being of all residents is maintained;
  • Liaising with, and advising local police and the Community Night Patrol Manager, of issues regarding criminal activity;
  • Providing advice, information and assistance to community members; and
  • Carrying out any other duties as directed by the Community Night Patrol Manager and Regional Services Manager.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally possess a Certificate III in Community Night Patrol and will be able to demonstrate your experience in undertaking Community Night Patrol services, and will be able to maintain strong relationships with community members, police, funding bodies and other key stakeholders.

West Daly Regional Council is seeking a friendly and motivated candidate with well developed interpersonal skills that will allow you to communicate effectively and collaboratively within a cross-cultural environment. Importantly, you will be able to demonstrate your awareness of the issues affecting Indigenous people in remote locations.

This role will suit a leader who possesses sound decision making skills, with an analytical and innovative approach to problem solving, and the ability to effectively manage, develop and motivate staff and themselves to achieve objectives.

Most importantly, you should be able to demonstrate an ability to engage people and raise awareness about the Community Night Patrol program while calling on your consultation, networking and partnering skills across all levels.

A current Driver's Licence and Working with Children (OCHRE) Card are essential for this role, as is a sound knowledge of the principles of Occupational Health and Safety. The successful candidate will also require a National Police clearance check.

The position requires a candidate with strong personal integrity, well developed organisational and time management skills, strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to live and travel to remote communities.

For a detailed position description, please click here.

About the Benefits

You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment within an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.

The Community Patrol Team Leader will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration circa $60,370.09 plus super!

West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits!

If you're looking to advance your career in a role that really does make a difference in the community - Apply Now!

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