CDP Activity Supervisor
Job No:
145926
Location:
Lajamanu
- Work with the community to deliver a quality Community Development Program to a remote community!
- Enjoy an attractive salary circa $66,563 – $71,263 plus super!
- Excellent benefits on offer, including relocation assistance, subsidised housing and remote area allowance!
One of Australia’s most vibrant and diverse regions
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 now have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Program (CDP) Activity Supervisor to join our team in Lajamanu, NT. This is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2023. This role offers you a chance to mentor community members to further develop their skills and abilities, allowing them to thrive.
Join a dedicated team of individuals
Reporting to the CDP Employment Supervisor, your key responsibility will be developing and facilitating training activities and leading job seeker activities.
Core duties:
- Stakeholder and community engagement;
- Mentorship and support;
- Plan development and implementation; and
- Attend job-related training per individual training plans.
You will also be responsible for training and mentoring participants, helping them develop their skills and abilities through delivering accredited training in collaboration with training providers where possible.
Your chance to shine
We are now looking for our next superstar! You will be a passionate individual with previous experience as a mentor and in community and employment services. Although not essential, a tertiary qualification in a related discipline (trades, textiles, cooking, IT, personal finance etc.) and previous experience working in a remote setting are highly desirable.
To succeed in this role, you will be a strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills and effectively engage and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. It is paramount that you are an empathetic individual with a strong understanding of cultural barriers faced by CDP participants and a passion for helping rural community members achieve positive outcomes.
Moreover, you will be experienced in planning and implementing workplace activities with goals in mind and have the skills to supervise a team and work autonomously, effectively and efficiently.
Please Note: A current Manual Driver's Licence, a Working with Children's Card and a criminal history check will be required before commencing this role. You will also be 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 real difference in the lives of Indigenous communities for the better. Working as a CDP Activity Supervisor will allow you to shape the lives and future of community members.
This role comes with a competitive salary circa $66,563 – $71,263 PLUS 10% super, salary sacrificing options and a Remote Area Allowance of $2,500 per annum.
You will receive fantastic benefits such as relocation assistance of up to $5,000 to help you move to this beautiful part of the country! We will also provide subsidised accommodation in your own private home, with electricity being your only bill to pay. You are encouraged to bring your family and children with you to experience a unique and welcoming small-town lifestyle.
Be part of a positive and family-friendly organisation, implement an exciting and collaborative Community Development Program, and provide a fulfilling and positive impact on the lives of Indigenous communities.
The heart of Australia’s North
Where the outback meets the rainforest, Lajamanu is located in the heart of Australia’s North. A region full of misty waterfalls, untouched gorges, and some of the best fishing in the world, the Northern Territory is as vast as it is breathtaking. Here you'll find thriving Indigenous cultures offering millenniums of spiritual tradition.
Lajamanu is located southwest of Katherine on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert and the eastern side of Hooker Creek as part of the Hooker Creek Aboriginal Land Trust. Lajamanu also borders the southern boundary of Wave Hill Station. With mesmerising natural wonder all around, there is always an adventure to be had and new destinations to explore.
If you are an experienced activity supervisor/trainer looking to make a real difference, this is the opportunity for you – Apply Now!