Shire Services Manager
About the Job
- Prestigious Senior Management role
- Job security in the Council sector
- RELOCATION assistance up to $5k
About the Organisation
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
The Northern Territory is one of the most picturesque environments on the planet, spanning more than 1.4 million square kilometres from the centre to the northerly coast of Australia. Ancient woodlands meet sandy beaches and escarpments tower above lush billabongs in this land of diversity.
Peppimenarti is an Aboriginal community with approximately 250 people in the Daly River region of the Northern Territory. The locality name is drawn from the Aboriginal words Peppi (rock) and menarti (large), referring to the rock formation that overlooks the community.
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 Peppimenarti and reporting to the Assistant Director, Shire Services, 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 8 work areas and approximately 40 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 and family care.
The organisation truly values its employees, and actively encourages training and further study.
The Shire Services Manager will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $62,956 - $69,141 + 9% superannuation and a vehicle for both work and personal use.
You will also be provided with housing in Peppimenarti 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!
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