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About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coast lines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

You will provide community based support of regionally managed Community Development, Technical and Infrastructure, Corporate, and Governance Services, as well as support community Local Authority and Elected Members (Councillors).

You will also be responsible for delivering effective and quality services, related to waste management, parks and gardens, cemetery maintenance, local road maintenance and various other Council infrastructure works within the community.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications, or substantial experience in effective local service delivery, leadership and operations management.
• Trade or tertiary qualification in a related discipline (i.e. Environmental Management, Mechanic, Horticulture, Road Plant & Machinery Operation, Training), or substantive industry experience.
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by strong interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience in facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and management, with a proven track record of effectively leading diverse teams and mentoring staff at all levels in a dynamic and cross-cultural environment.
• High level office administration skills, including the use of Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a safe working environment and to ensure that all Workplace, Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Practical experience in road construction, parks and garden maintenance, and/or other civil works.
• Must hold a current Medium Rigid (MR) and C Class Drivers Licence, with ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Heavy Rigid (HR), Backhoe and Skid Steer Loader license, or the ability to obtain.
• Previous experience living and/or working in a remote First Nations community within Australia.
• Tertiary or trade qualifications, or substantive industry experience in a related discipline (i.e. training and assessment, environment management, horticulture, and/or plant operations).
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

The preferred applicant must be prepared to travel and work for short periods in remote communities by various means including boat and light aircraft.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent employment.

Level 7 - Salary $99,086 - $105,120 (excluding superannuation contributions and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this role.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Manager / Council Services via email [email protected]

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.