Council Operations Assistant Manager
Job No:
144468
Location:
Timber Creek
- Are you an experienced administration professional looking to take on a new challenge?
- Provide secretarial and administrative support!
- Attractive base salary circa $72,597 - $75,673 plus 10% super, 17.5% leave loading, subsidised rent, relocation assistance up to $5,000, 6 weeks annual leave, salary sacrificing options, & a remote area allowance of $1,039 per annum.
Our passion for community is at the heart of everything we do
Our vision is to be a leader within the Australian Local Government and develop a broad range of strategies that will help shape our vision for the region through excellent service delivery and community engagement. We also aim to build one of Australia's most sustainable, vibrant, and diverse regions. Victoria Daly Regional Council runs a range of programs to engage the Indigenous communities.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference through conducting some of the vital administrative work behind the scenes!
Your chance to work with us
Your chance to conduct secretarial duties in a beautiful corner of the world is right now! As a Council Operations Assistant Manager you will be primarily responsible for providing a high level of administrative and secretarial support to the Council Operations Manager in the community. You will also enjoy taking on the responsibility of acting as second in command whenever the Council Operations Manager is away on leave!
Working out of Timber Creek, NT on a full-time basis you will have several key duties including:
- Assisting: Assist in obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders, monitoring budget expenditure and credit card expenditure
- Maintaining: Maintain records, ensure deadlines are met and ensure WH&S regulations are adhered to
- Coordinating: Coordinate job vacancies, advertising, human resource functions and related paperwork
What you need to bring to the table
To be successful as Timber Creek's new Council Operations Assistant Manager you will have demonstrated secretarial or administrative skills at an executive level. You may also have a qualification in a discipline related to the role.
You will be a strong communicator, with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with staff, community members, and other relevant stakeholders effectively. It is essential in this role that you are computer literate with fast-typing skills and a grasp on relevant software, lending you the ability to minute take in meetings and use programs such as Xero, Office 365 and Happy HR.
Experience working in a remote setting is desired, enabling you to work effectively within indigenous communities and understand the unique challenges of remote Australia.
Most importantly, you will be a respectful individual and a team player who pays a high attention to detail and is capable of being adaptable and working under pressure as well as completing tasks within required time frames.
Please Note: before commencement in this role, it is a requirement that you hold a First Aid Certificate, an open Driver's Licence (preferably manual) and have completed a Criminal History Check. You are also required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
What's on offer
By taking on this challenging but rewarding role, you will be joining an organisation that truly values its people and strives to make a difference in the lives of others for the better.
In return for the work you will be doing, you will receive an attractive salary circa $72,597 - $75,673 (dependent on experience) plus 10% super, 17.5% leave loading, subsidised rent, relocation assistance up to $5,000, 6 weeks annual leave, salary sacrificing options and a Remote Area Allowance of $1,039 per annum.
You will also receive fantastic benefits such as relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help you move to this beautiful part of the country! While remote, this beautiful part of the country has everything you need! Timber Creek is family friendly and complete with a school, a supermarket, medical facilities, a cosy little pub and much more!
Professional development is also something that is very important to us, therefore, if there are any areas relevant to your role you want to up-skill, we will help you in your pursuits!
Be part of a positive and family-friendly organisation and be the hero behind all the great work we do!
Looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity – Apply Now!
About Timber Creek
Situated on the doorstep of Gregory National Park, this friendly Northern Territory town features several attractions that preserve its rich pastoral and exploration heritage. Here you'll find thriving Aboriginal cultures offering millenniums of spiritual tradition.
Fishing is one of Timber Creek's biggest drawcards, with the beautiful Victoria River, running through deep valleys and gorges, is one of the Northern Territory's most scenic places to catch barramundi. Gregory National Park is Timber Creek’s backyard, covering an area of approximately 13,000 square kilometres, the Park is home to red-rimmed escarpment ranges, plunging gorges and ancient boab trees.