CDP Compliance Officer (Employment Services)
Job No:
85639
Location:
Katherine, NT
- Bring your experience in employment services to this varied role
- Join a growing Local Government - working in the heart of the scenic Katherine region
- Highly attractive remuneration, plus a range of additional benefits including paid study leave
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 southeast 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; CDP 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 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 Katherine Region
The Northern Territory is one of the most picturesque environments on the planet, spanning more than 1.4 million square kilometres from the centre to the northerly coast of Australia. Ancient woodlands meet sandy beaches and escarpments tower above lush billabongs in this land of diversity.
The Katherine Region stretches from Dunmarra in the South, to the Daly River Region in the North, embracing both the Queensland and West Australian borders, and in total covering 480,000sq Kilometres! This is the place to go for those seeking adventure! Boasting the magnificent Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park - there is climbing of the escarpments, trekking through chasms, or 4WD'ing experiences abound!
For those looking for a more relaxed way of life, you'll appreciate such treasures as Borroloola and the Gulf Region across the Roper River - Elsey National Park, Mataranka Thermal Pools, the majestic scenery of the Victoria River Region, Pine Creek and the Douglas and Daly River areas. Whether it's viewing rock art, catching fish or simply exploring the flora and fauna, there's the opportunity for a photograph in every corner.
Katherine is ideally positioned as a base from which to explore all the Top End has to offer. Located only a couple of hours from Kakadu, Litchfield and Gregory National Parks, the town of Katherine is the central hub of the region.
About the Opportunity
Roper Gulf Regional Council (RGRC) have an excellent opportunity available for a full-time Compliance Officer to join their Community Development Programme (CDP) division, based in Katherine, NT on a full time basis.
Reporting to the CDP Assistant Manager, you will assist the Council to achieve targets to maintain a financially sustainable delivery model for the CDP. Additionally you will be responsible for monitoring compliance systems and procedures and provide senior administrative support to enable optimal performance of the CDP contract.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Gaining a working knowledge of the CDP contract;
- Maintaining the quality of job seeker records to the standard required under the contract;
- Monitoring CDP portal updates and advising staff of changes;
- Monitoring weekly performance reports and taking appropriate corrective action;
- Conducting site audits;
- Maintaining the records system to ensure appropriate authorisation and documentation is kept for all claims; and
- Engaging with the local community to deliver job seeker services that are culturally, socially and environmentally appropriate.
RGRC are seeking candidates with previous experience in the employment services industry and the ability to analyse contracts, policies, procedures or legislation to solve problems or respond to enquiries. Your excellent written communication skills with the ability to write standard correspondence will go hand-in-hand with your well-developed word processing and computer application skills.
You will have keen research and investigative skills and the ability to establish priorities, and manage, coordinate and monitor your own work plan. In addition your excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise with stakeholders and the public will enable you to build effective relationships.
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. Previous experience working in a similar position within the Local Government sector, or within a cross cultural environment will be highly regarded.
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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 and iconic environments in Australia!
Candidates will be rewarded for their hard work and dedication with a highly attractive (Level 5) remuneration package, commensurate with your skills and experience.
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.
Additionally, Roper Gulf Regional Council is dedicated to the ongoing professional development and training of its employees, providing paid study leave so your career continues to advance.
Please note: Applications will close at midnight, AEST, January 8th, 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.