Employment Services Manager
Job No:
37359
Location:
Groote Eylandt, NT
- Great opportunity to experience the sub-tropical Top End remote island lifestyle at its best - with Relocation Assistance!
- Rewarding employment services management role!
- Attractive remuneration package + salary sacrifice options + accommodation!
- Fantastic work life balance - Mon-Fri working week + 5 weeks annual leave + 2 additional weeks leave + 18 days personal leave!
- Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with fishing, golf and sporting activities!
About the Organisation
Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation (GEBIE) was incorporated in December 2001.
The objectives of the Corporation are to work with Governments and other organisations, to foster community development and undertake infrastructure and economic programs to address issues such as poverty, sickness, destitution, helplessness, distress, suffering and misfortune among Wanindilyakwa residents and communities on Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island.
About the Region
The Groote Eylandt archipelago lies just off the coast of the spectacular world-famous Arnhem Land, on the western side of the Gulf of Carpentaria, and approx 600km south east of Darwin. The traditional owners are the Warnindilyakwa people, but are referred to by their language name Anindilyakwa. There are three Indigenous communities in the archipelago – Angurugu, Umbakumba and Milyakburra (Bickerton Island).
Bickerton Island is a beautiful and peaceful island community, welcoming to new faces, and just a ten minute flight from Groote Eylandt. Angurugu, is a dry community located beside the main airport. The community of Umbakumba is situated on the East side of the Island with breathtaking seaside views.
Alyangula is the main Township on Groote Eylandt, it is home to facilities such as a school, recreational club, a golf club and golf course, a pool, tennis and squash courts and locals take advantage of the sub-tropical lifestyle on their doorstep, with world class fishing spots and four wheel driving to recreational areas.
About the Opportunity
Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Services Manager to manage the Gebie Job Shop on Groote Eylandt, NT.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will manage the day to day operation of this Job Services Australia program across the three remote communities, providing operation advice, support and training to staff and lead this professional team to deliver quality employment services.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate leader within the Job Services Australia sector to provide increased employment and training opportunities.
More specifically, your duties will include:
- Leading a small team effectively;
- Continuously improving services through implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- Ensuring that budget targets are met or exceeded and that daily accounting processes are satisfactorily completed;
- Maintaining excellent job seeker and business records with supporting documentation;
- Managing and fostering a harmonious work place with a commitment to personal development; and
- Ensuring all services comply with Gebie policies and procedures, legislative requirements and contractual guidelines.
To succeed in this role you'll have proven leadership experience within the JSA, DES or CDEP employment services sector, including knowledge of community services. You will have a demonstrated record in achieving and exceeding performance targets, including meeting the objectives of the DEEWR contract. Additionally, you will have an understanding of and respect for Indigenous customs and beliefs and a demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
You will have the demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and motivate your team to reach performance goals, and be an excellent communicator with financial management experience and highly developed time management skills. Ideally you'll also have experience in case management and writing tenders, and relevant tertiary qualifications. A current national criminal record check and a current driver's licence are required.
Most importantly, you'll display the motivation and drive to succeed, while working in remote and potentially challenging conditions.
This is an amazing opportunity for an applicant seeking a new adventure in a remote location - with Relocation Allowance and accommodation to make the transition as smooth as possible.
You'll be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package (negotiated based on experience), plus salary sacrifice options.
In addition, you'll also benefit from:
- 5 weeks annual leave;
- Additional 2 weeks leave for Christmas shutdown;
- 18 days of personal leave;
- Laptop and phone provided;
- Ongoing professional training supported by the organisation; and
- Standard Monday to Friday work week.
Put your Employment Services Management skills to good use, and live and work in one of Australia's most unique locations - apply now!