About Us:

The West Daly Regional Council covers 14,000 square kilometres and is located about 300 to 420 kilometres south-west of Darwin. The area is mainly rural, with three Indigenous communities at Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga and Wadeye which are managed by West Daly Regional Council (Council).

Position Summary:

Community Service Manager is primarily responsible for managing the day to day Council service delivery operations in the community under direction of the Chief Operations Officer and to contribute to implementing the strategic direction of the West Daly Regional Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and monitor all Council core services, programs and minor projects in the community.
• Manage all Council assets on the community including plant equipment, buildings and vehicles, ensuring transport routes and airstrips are operational when possible.
• Develop, support and maintain effective consultant links with the local authority and relevant community and government agencies and direct agency staff as required.
• Supervise and monitor staff in a cross cultural environment with specific reference to developing the capacity of local aboriginal people.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure Occupational Health & Safety regulations are adhere to including the responsibility of emergency management outlined in the Regional Disaster Plan.
• Ensure the policies and procedures of the Council are adhered to and all resources effectively deployed.
• Other duties as directed by the Chief Operations Officer.

About You

The successful applicant will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in managing a range of service delivery activities and programs in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop staff from a range of backgrounds and in a cultural context.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage teams to deliver outputs and achieve outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to:
  • Consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people;
  • Produce clear and sound based reports in a timely manner;
  • Liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders and resolve conflict.

• Strategic and decision making skills with an analytical and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Understanding of business and financial planning principles and practices.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of Work Health & Safety.
• A current driver’s licence.
• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Chief Operations Officer.
• Sound computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Current National Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children (OCHRE) Card.

What we offer:

• Generous base salary of $113,000 per annum11.5% Superannuation
• A generous relocation package up to $5000 subject to Council Relocation Assistance Policy
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day dedicated to Council staff; Flexible working arrangements subject to CEO's Approval and much more!

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.

WDRC is committed to providing quality services and fostering a prosperous and sustainable future for the region. Join our team and contribute to building strong, safe, and healthy communities.

Important Information:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
• Suitable applicants may be interviewed as they apply.
• Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
• The position may be filled/advertisement may be closed prior to the closing date if the suitable candidate is identified.
• Our recruitment process involves several checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

To Apply, please click the “Apply Now” button and follow the process. For further inquiries, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Services Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.