About the business
Victoria Daly Regional Council (VDRC) is a vibrant and energetic organisation, delivering a range of local government services and programs to residents of the beautiful stunning communities within the Victoria Daly Region covering an area of 153,405Km2.
Council Operations Manager
As part of the operations team the Council Operations Manager will be responsible for Local Government services, operations, and employees in the Dagaragu Ward. This includes Administration, Parks & Gardens, Waste Management, Aerodrome and Centrelink. Also working with program managers to assist in the day-to-day management of Aged Care, NDIS, Night Patrol, Sport & Recreation, Community Broadcasting and the Community Development Program
About the role
1. Full Time Position - 76 hours per fortnight
2. Kalkarindji, NT
3. $95,996.56 to $102,266.88
4. 6 Weeks Annual Leave With 17.5% Leave Loading
5. 10 days Personal Leave
6. Remote Area Allowance
7. up to $5,000 relocation allowance to help you move!
8. Subsidised housing
9. Private use of Council Vehicle
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work as part of the operations team to ensure a collaborative approach is taken to achieve positive outcomes.
2. Management of staff to ensure programs and services are delivered compliant, on time and within budget.
3. With the operations team deliver of all Local Government services, programs, and projects in the Dagaragu Ward.
4. Seek estimates, quotes, tenders and supervise works with the assistance of the Technical Services staff.
5. Plan, manage and monitor the budget for all operations, ensuring there is no overspend, working with the Director of Council Operations and Director of Finance.
6. Ensure there is compliance with funding agreements and contracts working with the Grants Coordinator and Director of Council Operations.
7. Ensure the Dagaragu Ward is meeting the Regional Plan requirements and performance indicators are reported against bi-monthly to Council.
8. Develop a works program for Dagaragu Ward with the Director of Council Operations.
9. Ensure Local Authority Board meetings are conducted in accordance with Northern Territory Legislation, recorded and recordings clearly reflect the board’s priorities.
10. Build and maintain good relationships with all community members and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes for both the Council and the community.
11. Lead, oversee and monitor staff in a cross-cultural environment with specific reference to developing the capacity of local aboriginal people.
12. Manage all Council assets on the community including plant, equipment, buildings, and vehicles, ensuring transport routes and airstrips are operational.
13. Ensure all reporting requirements are completed for plant, equipment, vehicles, and buildings and required inspections are completed and information is provided to the operations team and the Work Health and Safety Officer.
14. Organise, manage and supervise all minor repairs and maintenance for Council buildings with assistance of the Technical Services staff as required.
15. Ensure all vehicles, plant and equipment is in good working order and is safe to operate and buildings are safe to occupy at all times.
16. Ensure all damage and or inappropriate use of vehicles, plant, equipment and buildings is reported to the Director of Council Operations immediately.
17. Be responsible for a safe working environment and ensure Work Health & Safety regulations are adhered to at all times and incidents, accidents and near misses are reported to the Work Health and Safety Officer.
18. Be responsible for the emergency management outlined in the Regional Disaster Plan, with support from the Work Health and Safety Officer and Regional Office.
19. Ensure the policies, procedures and schedule of fees and charges of the Council are adhered to and all resources effectively deployed.
20. Any other duties as directed by the Director of Council’s Operations and / or the CEO.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Relevant Diploma or equivalent in Management or experience in Senior Management.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
1. Demonstrated high level skills and experience in delivering Local Government services in a remote and isolated Indigenous environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop staff from a range of skill, skill levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.
3. Proven high level skills in oral and written communication.
4. Ability to develop, manage, implement and communicate Council services and community projects.
5. Strategic and decision-making skills with an analytical and innovative approach to problem solving.
6. Understanding of business and financial planning principles and practices. 7. Sound knowledge of the principles of Work Health & Safety
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
2. A current Drivers Licence.
3. Working with Childrens Check