Address Bring Your Management Skills To The Barkly!
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Location: Tennant Creek
About the Barkly Region
The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.
About us:
The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing an average of 200 staff, of whom 63% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.
About the Role:
The Municipal Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Tennant Creek and facilitates the achievement of Council’s corporate objectives by developing, maintaining, and coordinating effective delivery of infrastructure services and asset management within the Township of Tennant Creek for Barkly Regional Council.
The role of the Municipal Services Manager exists to assist the Director of Tennant Creek with a broad range of local government activities relating to Waste management, roads and pathways, drainage structures, parks and open spaces. This position is responsible for overseeing the successful day to day operations of the Municipal Services, including waste management, by managing staff and leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes.
The Essentials:
A demonstrated background in horticulture and waste management including knowledge of sustainable garden practices, and composting is required for this role.
Proven ability to interpret and apply standard, related documents and civil engineering plans, including but not limited to landfill design, excavations, and fill plans.
Demonstrated experience in leading, planning and management of civil works maintenance and construction.
A thorough understanding of Work, Health and Safety requirements and the proven ability to implement safe work practices.
A current NT Drivers Licence. Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office suite of products and packages.
The Finer Details:
Salary of $115,00 per annum ($2,221.10 gross per week).
Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.8900 per ordinary hour.
11% Superannuation.
Free access to the swimming pool and gym facilities.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000.
The successful applicant may be eligible for a housing subsidy of up to $330.00 per week in compliance with the Council’s Tennant Creek Staff Housing Policy.
To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au
Need more information call our friendly reception on 08 8962 0000 today and ask for Ryan Francis.
Applications Close Tuesday, 27th February 2024.
Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.
