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Housing in Nhulunbuy and Relocation Assistance are available with this position.

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

We are seeking a Director - Technical and Infrastructure Services, to be based in Nhulunbuy.

The Director - Technical and Infrastructure Services is tasked with leading the strategic and operational aspects of Building Infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure, Fleet Services, Public Lighting and Infrastructure and Tenancy Services. This role involves providing expert advice to the CEO and Executive on matters concerning these areas, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and actively participating in the Executive Leadership Team. The objective encompasses not only managing the various technical and infrastructure services, but also engaging effectively with remote communities, aligning services with the Council's strategic direction, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation within the Technical and Infrastructure Services Directorate.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in technical and infrastructure services, at a senior management level.
• Proven ability to lead and manage technical services, with a focus on strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement.
• Strong knowledge in technical and infrastructure services.
• Experience in effectively engaging with communities; understanding their needs and aligning services to meet these needs.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and contribute to policy development.
• Skills in making informed decisions and recommendations based on financial and operational reporting.
• Commitment to ethical behaviour, sustainability, social inclusion, equity, and diversity within the workplace.
• Proven capability to oversee and develop a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high-quality service delivery.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, for effective stakeholder engagement.
• A current C Class Drivers Licence, with the ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

The following would also be viewed favourably:

• 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.

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return

Full-Time Permanent Employment.

Level 13 – Salary $168,687 - $178,960 (excluding super and locality allowance).

You will also benefit from 6 weeks Annual Leave, with 17.5% Leave Loading.

Applications will be received until the position is filled.

For further information please contact our Human Resources Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 08 8943 9529.

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.

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.