Senior Works Supervisor
Job No:
88322
Location:
Wadeye, NT
- Based in Wadeye - Get to know spectacular parts of outback Australia that most people will never see!
- Competitive remuneration of $72,983 plus super.
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 2 weeks personal leave and a 38 hour working week!
- Enjoy Relocation Assistance and subsidised housing.
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 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 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).
About the Opportunity
West Daly Regional Council currently has an exciting position available for a dedicated, independent thinking Senior Works Supervisor to join their team in Wadeye, NT, on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of Councils 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 civil 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.
Suitable candidates will 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, and will have well developed problem solving skills and the ability to rapidly re-prioritise shifting work requirements.
Importantly, you will be able to work well in a cross cultural environment, and have a sound understanding of Indigenous cultures, and the ability and desire to work within a remote Community.
A current Construction Industry Accreditation (White Card) and valid Northern Territory driver's licence are required for this role. Applicants with a HR licence and Work Zone Traffic Management Accreditation will be looked upon favourably.
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About the Benefits
You will be offered an attractive salary of $72,983 + 9.5% superannuation.
West Daly Regional Council offers a family friendly workplace with fantastic working conditions and benefits, including:
- 38hr working week;
- Relocation Assistance;
- Subsidised housing expenses;
- 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 2 weeks personal leave; and
- 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 looking to advance your career in a role that really does make a difference in the Community - Apply Now!
Please Note: Applications close midnight, AEST 19th April, 2017.