About the OrganisationThe Victoria Daly Shire Council became an entity on the 1st July 2008 through the amalgamation of 8 Northern Territory community councils covering an area of 168,000sqkm, an area approximately twice the size of Tasmania. Council’s aim is to strengthen its communities with local people delivering shire services to their own communities with the skills and knowledge of their own culture, community and people.
About the Region
Wadeye is located 420 km south-west of Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin, and has the largest Aboriginal community with a population of 2,500, comprising over 20 tribal groups speaking seven languages. Wadeye offers residents all the conveniences of a modern town, with a post office, grocery store, art gallery, schools, police station, healthcare and an airport with daily flights to Darwin (only 50 minutes).
About the Opportunity
Victoria Daly Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Shire Services Manager to oversee staff and services in the remote Victoria Daly Shire.
Based in Wadeye and reporting to the CEO, the primary responsibility of this position is to provide a high standard of community services, supporting the health and well being of the community. You will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of approximately 40 – 50 employees of the Shire Council in the community and surrounding ward.
You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment. Enjoy plenty of variety in this role, as you work closely with a dedicated group of team leaders in a range of areas including civil services, aged care, child care, sports & rec, Centrelink, family care and the CDEP program.
The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
The Shire Services Manager will be rewarded with a competitive salary + 9% superannuation, salary sacrifice options to increase the value of your take-home pay, and a vehicle for both work and personal use.
You will also be provided with subsidised housing in Wadeye for you and your family, and relocation assistance up to $5,000!
Victoria Daly Shire Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:
• 38hr working week (Mon-Fri, generally 8am-4.30pm);
• Laptop;
• Mobile phone;
• 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
• 10 days personal leave;
• Up to 4 weeks study leave with reimbursement of course fees (negotiable);
• $1000 membership fund;
• Ongoing professional training.
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 a born leader, looking for a job guaranteed to provide you with satisfaction – Apply Now!
To apply, visit http://victoriadaly.applynow.net.au
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
