TO APPLY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/why-work-here

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.

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 Municipal Services Supervisor will 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:

Must hold a MR, Backhoe and Skid Steer Loader Licence.

Trade or tertiary qualifications or substantive industry experience in a related discipline (i.e. Environmental Management, Mechanic, Horticulture, Plant Operation, Training).

Sound management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead, train, mentor and motivate staff to achieve high quality outcomes.

Strong interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication, mediation, negotiation and analytical skills with an ability to relate appropriately to staff at all levels.

Demonstrated experience in maintaining a safe working environment and to ensure that all Workplace

Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

Ability to interpret drawings and specifications for roads and drainage works

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

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

Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.

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 6 - Salary $93,398.46 - $99,086.38 (excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

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

Housing and relocation assistance are available with this position.

For further information about this position please contact our Council Services Manager 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.

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.