Director of Council and Community Services

Job No: 92543
Location: Wadeye, NT

DUE DATE EXTENDED TO 29 SEPTEMBER 2017

  • Pivotal senior leadership role within this Northern Territory local government organisation! 
  • Highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience! 
  • Relocation assistance negotiable for the right candidate! 
  • 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, plus 10 days personal leave!

About the Organisation

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 relevant acts and legislation, 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, health care and an airport with daily flights to Darwin (only 50 minutes). Wadeye is known for some of the best fishing in the Territory. There are also plenty of town activities held on a regular basis such as football games. 

About the Opportunity

West Daly Regional Council currently has an exciting leadership opportunity for a Director of Council and Community Services to join their team in Wadeye, NT. This role is being offered on a fixed, full-time basis, with a maximum term contract of 24 months.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide direction, advice, and guidance to Managers across this multi disciplinary business whilst operating in a remote environment. You will also be responsible for applying comprehensive planning and reporting and efficient and effective management of people and financial resources, in particular, the implementation of agency contracted services' funding agreements.

The Director of Council and Community Services role plays an integral part of the Management Team to lead and manage the development and implementation of West Daly Regional Council's Regional Plan and Budget, operational plans and agency contracted services funding agreements.

More specifically, your key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

  • Providing support and advice to the CEO in the development and implementation of strategies that enable Council's responsibilities and objectives to be achieved;
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders including guidance, advice and support to staff to achieve high-quality outcomes;
  • Ensuring that Council and Community Services are staffed appropriately and that systems are in place to support training and development and managing performance;
  • Ensuring sound financial planning and management practices through appropriate budgeting and reporting and the application of Council's approved financial delegations; and
  • Maintaining an effective governance environment including planning and reporting.

To be considered for this position, you will possess a Degree in Accounting, Management, Community Services or similar and a thorough knowledge and experience in the operations of local government and/or community services.

With highly developed leadership and management skills, you'll be able to lead, manage and develop staff from a range of backgrounds and in a cross-cultural context, in order to achieve set outputs. 

The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Importantly, you'll have a strong understanding of business and financial planning principles and practices in order to maintain ongoing budget reports and manage core services within budget constraints. 

A current Northern Territory driver's licence is essential for this role.

For a detailed position description, please click here.

For further details, please contact Shaun Hardy - shaun.hardy@westdaly.nt.gov.au - 08 8901 3920

About the Benefits

The Director of Community Services will be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package commensurate with skills and qualifications plus relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. 

You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 10 days personal leave and a gym available to staff.

This pivotal 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 for a leadership position that is guaranteed to provide you with satisfaction — Apply Now!

 

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