Civil Services Team Leader
Job No:
121
Location:
Wadeye, NT
- Two positions available - based in either Palumpa, NT or Wadeye, NT - get to know spectacular parts of outback Australia that most people will never see!
- Highly attractive remuneration of $67,726.69 plus super!
- Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks personal leave, subsidised accommodation & relocation assistance!
About the West Daly Regional Council
The West Daly Regional Council commenced operation on July 1st, 2014, in response to an identified need to present a stronger voice and greater control over the delivery of services in the West Daly area. The new Council entity covers the Wadeye-Peppimenarti-Palumpa areas and exists to serve and strengthen the Community through the laws, policies and programs of Councils and the Northern Territory Government.
To help establish and grow West Daly Regional Council, the organisation is currently recruiting people who share their vision to deliver services and prosperity that represent the people it services.
About the Opportunity
West Daly Regional Council currently has two exciting positions available for dedicated, independent thinking Civil Services Team Leaders to join their teams. These are full-time roles, one based in Palumpa, NT and one based in Wadeye, NT.
Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Council's core services within the Community and surrounding areas. Additionally, you'll be responsible for maintaining Council assets and ensuring they are in a condition that meets the minimum requirements of operation for the Community and surrounding areas.
More specifically, your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Developing, implementing and maintaining systems for recording the Community’s civil assets, condition and the serviceability for all plant and equipment;
- Carrying out general construction and maintenance of civil works services, which include parks and gardens, waste, and patching repairs to local roads;
- Ensuring materials, equipment and supplies are available, maintained and stored securely;
- Traveling extensively to remote locations and surrounding areas when required, to perform civil service requirements;
- Maintaining a safe working environment; and
- From time to time, carrying out other duties outside the scope of this role in line with direction from the Regional Services Manager.
To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate previous experience working in a service related position, ideally within a Local Government environment. You'll have a solid understanding of general maintenance and servicing of tools, plant and equipment, and the maintenance of parks and gardens. Additionally, you'll have experience working within controlled work areas, and will have experience with road patching techniques.
You'll be able to provide on the job training and mentoring for employees undertaking various maintenance duties, and will have the ability to lead and manage small work teams. You'll possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with well developed problem solving skills and the ability to rapidly reprioritise shifting work requirements.
Importantly, you will be able to work well in a cross cultural environment, and will have a sound understanding of Indigenous cultures, as well as the ability and desire to work within a remote Community.
A current Construction Industry Accreditation (White Card) and valid driver's licence are required for this role. Applicants with an HR licence and Work Zone Traffic Management Accreditation will be looked upon favourably, however these are not essential for this role.
For a detailed position description, please click here.
About the Benefits
You will work in a welcoming, supportive and close-knit environment within an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
The Civil Services Team Leader will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration of $67,726.69, plus super and subsidised accommodation!
West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace, with fantastic working conditions and benefits!
If you're looking to advance your career in a role that really does make a difference in the Community - Apply Now!
About Palumpa
Also known by locals as Nganmarriyanga, Palumpa is a Community of 250 friendly and hospitable locals about 375km south west of Darwin. The Community consists of a shop, clinic, workshop, council, abattoir / butcher, power station. The town also has a local school with over 150 students enrolled. In the dry season, Darwin is about five hours away by car. However, in the wet season you'll experience the true outback experience when the roads close and barge and plane are the only links with the rest of the world. Palumpa is a dry community.
So if you're ready to escape the rat race and experience the outback like never before, consider the friendly Community of Palumpa.
About Wadeye
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 clan 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).