AddressEast 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 roles:
You will provide in community support of regionally managed Community Development, Technical & Infrastructure, Corporate and Governance Services, including the community Local Authority, and facilitates active links and partnerships with community members and other organisations to support community development – of the Council’s largest community of Galiwinku.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in community development and supporting effective local service delivery.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including high-level written and oral communication as well as facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and managerial skills with an ability to relate appropriately to staff at all levels.
- Sound management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, develop, support and motivate staff.
- Sound office administration skills to a high standard, 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.
- Hold a current manual C Class Driver License
It would be desirable if you also possessed:
- Previous experience working or living within an Indigenous setting and ability to demonstrate a high level of cross cultural awareness in the workplace.
- Awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people to ensure effective participation in a cross-cultural environment.
Employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.
The preferred applicant must be able to travel to remote communities on a regular basis via light aircraft and/or 4WD vehicle.
What you'll get in return:
A full time fixed term employment for the duration 22/08/2022 – 12/06/2023 and a rate of $55.88 per hour before superannuation contributions and locality allowance. You will benefit from a pro-rata of 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Housing will be provided in Galiwinku Community. Relocation and repatriation assistance will also be provided to the successful applicant.
Want to join our team?
To apply, please forward a cover letter addressing which community you would like to work at, the above criteria and your current resume to ****@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au. A full Position Description can be obtained by visiting the EARC website at www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/positions-vacant.
For further information please contact our Regional Manager – Community Development, Signe Balodis on 08 8939 24***or *************@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Applications Close: 08th July 2022
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 **@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au.
East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
