AddressFull Time Position
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 position of Work Staff Supervisor - Alpurrurulam is responsible for performing a range of tasks relating to the manual and mechanical works of the depot and the community, including activities relating to public spaces, hygiene facilities (rubbish and sewage), roads, river crossings, drainage, and general Council infrastructure.
The Essentials:
- A current HR driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and Aboriginal issues.
- Previous experience in municipal services
- Previous experience in a supervisor role.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Criminal History Check.
About You:
- A clear communicator who can build positive relationships earning the trust and respect of their teams.
- Be able to influence, motivate, and enable others to achieve personal goals and contribute to the organisations success.
- Have excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
The Finer Details:
- Full Time position paying an annual salary of $74,486.70 ($1,432.44 gross per week)
- Remote Community Zone Allowance of $2.5100 per hour
- 11% Superannuation
- Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% leave loading.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/careers/positions-vacant/work-staff-supervisor-alpurrurulam-2
To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to **@barkly.nt.gov.au
Need more information contact Heather Smith on (07) 4748 4***
Applications Close Thursday, 18th July 2024.
Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Police Clearance. You will be required to provide a recent National Police Clearance prior to any offer of employment.
This position will require the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children check NT (OCHRE Card) prior to commencement with Barkly Regional Council.
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.
