CDP Builder Trainer
Job No:
85573
Location:
Beswick, Remote NT
- Join a growing Local Government - working in a beautiful part of Australia
- Highly attractive remuneration of $62,489 - $68,976, plus a range of additional benefits including furnished 2 bedroom house!
- Interstate candidates are encouraged to apply with relocation assistance up to $2,000!
About the Organisation
Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of services over an area that spans 185,000 sq km (80% the size of Victoria) that covers the region east and south-east of Katherine, Northern Territory. The total estimated resident population of the region is 6,919.
Roper Gulf Regional Council incorporates eleven main communities and delivers services such as: Council Administration; Waste Management; Municipal Services; Sport & Recreation; Aged Care; Child Care; Youth Services and Juvenile Diversion; Libraries; RJCP Programs; Power, Water and Sewerage Maintenance; Repairs and Maintenance and Tenancy Management; Night Patrol, Civil Works, and many more.
The Council’s mission statement is: “Working as one towards a better future through the effective use of all resources”. This serves to give strategic direction to Council’s service delivery and its partnerships with the NT and Australian Governments and other stakeholders.
The overall vision of Roper Gulf Regional Council is to be a sustainable, viable and vibrant leader in improving the quality of family and community life in the Northern Territory.
About the Opportunity
Roper Gulf Regional Council (RGRC) now has a unique opportunity for a CDP Builder Trainer to join the Community Development Program team based in Beswick, NT on a full-time basis.
The newly appointed CDP Builder Trainer will report directly to the CDP Regional Manager, and have responsibility for organising, preparing, facilitating, monitoring and documenting construction projects and related training activities of job seekers under the Program. You will mentor and encourage job seekers where necessary to assist them in overcoming individual barriers to education and employment.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Identifying projects which will aid community and job seeker development;
- Scoping, planning and considering appropriateness of proposed building projects;
- Training job seekers to develop appropriate skills; and
- Being a leader in the maintenance of safe work practices in accord with the RGRC WH&S policies and procedures.
To be successful in this position you must have a trade qualification with significant experience working as a tradesperson in a construction industry skilled area. You will have demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage, control and coordinate a team and team resources effectively, whilst still ensuring goals and objectives are met.
An excellent communicator, you will be comfortable in responding to moderately complex enquiries that require detailed and careful explanation and negotiate and/or mediate issues between parties to effectively resolve problems.
Importantly, you’ll have an understanding and genuine interest in Indigenous culture, with the ability to liaise with Indigenous community members in a culturally sensitive manner.
Please note: You may be required to drive considerable distances in the course of your duties in this role and must possess a current Class C Drivers Licence with a manual driving capacity.
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About the Benefits
If you’re looking for a change of pace, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, you’ll find it in the Northern Territory. You will be working with a young Local Government within one of the most spectacular environments in Australia!
The successful candidate will be rewarded for their hard work and dedication with an attractive remuneration of $62,489 - $68,976, commensurate with skills and experience.
Accommodation will also be provided (furnished 2 bedroom house in Beswick), as well as negotiable relocation assistance up to $2,000 for the right candidate, making it a great option for interstate applicants.
You’ll enjoy flexible working conditions, study leave, opportunities for personal development and 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, ensuring you’ll make the most of your time in this region of the NT.
Please note: Applications will close at midnight AEST, Sunday 13th March, 2017.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!
Prior to employment with Roper Gulf Regional Council you must:
- Hold a current Northern Territory 'C' class manual driver's licence;
- Undertake a new criminal history check at commencement of employment with RGRC;
- At commencement of employment hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (OCHRE Card) or provide an application receipt for an exemption to be approved by SAFE NT prior to commencing; and
- Be an Australian Resident or provide the current, relevant Visa to work within Australia.