Closing date:
Monday, July 25, 2016 – 08:00, NT time
Based at Alice
Springs, operating predominantly in the Yuendumu region. Requires some times
staying onsite with the roads screw.
Salary Level 6/7
$70,858 – $82,458 per annu
m depending on experience plus 17.5% leave loading,
9.5% superannuation. Total package $89,990 – $ 104,722 per annum.
People of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Operating under the direction of the Roads Manager and in accordance with
Council corporate plans, policies, strategies and relevant legislation, this
position is responsible for leading the on-ground deliverables of a year-long
$4M road upgrade/repair program and road maintenance grading works in the
Yuendumu region. This is an excellent professional development opportunity.
The ideal
candidate will have:
•An awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote locations and
ability to effectively operate in a cross-cultural environment.
•Experience in managing, leading and mentoring a road crew, preferably in a
cross-cultural environment.
•Experience in the management, maintenance and operation of roads vehicles,
plant and equipment.
•Proven ability to liaise effectively with other Council teams and senior staff
and to carry out work tasks as directed.
•Basic computer skills with the ability to communicate effectively by email and
use the Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word and Excel).
•Sound knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Work Health and Safety
and promotion of these in the workplace.
•Demonstrated knowledge of anti-discrimination and fair treatment of employees
as applicable to the position.
•Experience in the management and storage of stock within a depot/warehouse
environment.
Contact Person: Nishantha Perera, Roads Manager on ph 08 8958 9556, mob 045 7304 239 or
nishantha.perera@centraldesert.nt.gov.au.
To apply for this position please go to our website
http://www.centraldesert.nt.gov.au/employment and download the Position
Description, Information Package and address the selection criteria in writing.
Applicants also need to submit an application for advert form. Applications
should be marked to the attention of Cathryn Hutton and emailed to
recruitment@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
