Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are not available with this role.

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 coastlines. 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:

The General Manager – People & Corporate Services will support, foster and facilitate a culture of best practice and continuous improvement of all People & Corporate Services functions; ensuring all functions and business plans are effectively managed and contribute to the achievement of Council’s objectives.

The General Manager – People & Corporate Services will also provide management support and advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

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

Tertiary qualification and extensive experience in Human Resources & Industrial Relations.

Detailed knowledge of People and Corporate Services systems such as Workplace Health & Safety, Training & Development, Finance, Payroll, Information & Communications Technology and Records Management.

Demonstrated skills to manage conflict and performance in the workplace.

Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation, regulations and governance practices.

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with, support, and motivate others, to achieve high quality outcomes, service improvement, innovation and initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and mentor staff from a range of backgrounds, in a dynamic environment, to inspire a shared vision.

Demonstrated experience in report generation, data analysis and interpretation, records, systems and resource management.

Demonstrated experience in contract and stakeholder management.

Effective written and oral communication skills and a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

High level of organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects in a challenging environment.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

5 or more years of experience working in a similar position and/or field.

Qualifications in a relevant management field and/or Workplace Health & Safety.

Previous experience living and/or working in or with remote Australian First Nations communities.

Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with the EARC is subject to 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 inherent requirements to their position.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent Employment

Level 12 - Salary $154,373 - $163,774 (excluding super and locality allowance).

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

Applications will be received until 30th April 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our Chief Executive Officer, Dale Keehne via email to: [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.