Council Operations Manager And Municipal Services Supervisor

About the role:

Calling all passionate individuals ready to embrace a career adventure unlike any other! Milyakburra, situated on the breathtaking Bickerton Island in the East Arnhem Region, awaits your leadership as a Council Operations Manager / Municipal Services Supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the close-knit community, manage essential services, and contribute to the wellbeing of Milyakburra's residents. Plus, don't forget about the fantastic fishing opportunities available in the pristine waters surrounding the island. Apply now and experience the perfect balance between meaningful work and exciting recreational activities in Milyakburra!

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
• Strong interpersonal skills, including high-level written and oral communication skills.
• Facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and managerial skills, with an ability to relate appropriately to staff at all levels in a cross cultural environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and achieve group outcomes.
• Previous experience managing people / small teams, with demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, develop, support and motivate staff in a flexible and changing 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.
• Maintain Council diary information, documentation and file records
• Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence with ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Forward thinking and resolution focused attitude.
• Excellent work ethic, motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to professionalism.

Itwould 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.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a cross-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

Employees must also be prepare to travel to remote communities via various means, including 4WD vehicles and light aircraft.

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.

A full Position Description with the role’s selection criteria and the Job Application Form can be found by visiting the EARC website - www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/posit...

What you'll get in return:

Full time permanent employment receiving a salary of $85,901 before superannuation contributions and locality allowance. You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Housing will be provided in Milyakburra Community. Relocation and repatriation assistance will also be provided to the successful applicant.

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: Once position is filled

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.