Council Operations Assistant Manager

• Competitive remuneration of circa $74,049.76 + superannuation and remote area allowance of $2,572 per annum
• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in this vibrant regional community
• A host of generous perks on offer including relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation!

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 now have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join the Council team in Kalkarindji and begin changing the lives of members of this vibrant remote community.

A rewarding role - in more ways than one

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $74,049.76 per annum + superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy rewarding work in a part of the world rarely seen by outsiders. 

 You will also receive access to a range of additional generous perks, including:

• Subsidised accommodation in the community so you can truly immerse yourself in the culture of the locals
• Relocation assistance available - let us help you make Kalkarindji your new home
• Remote area allowance of $2,572 per annum
• 6 weeks of Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Ongoing professional development opportunities - you will be exposed to a range of higher duties in your role through work with the Assistant Manager, at times stepping into the role yourself (e.g. when they are on leave). The Council also actively supports the career progression of its employees through internal hires for leadership positions

How you’ll make a difference

This is a rewarding opportunity where you will conduct secretarial, administrative and operational duties while being immersed in the local Aboriginal culture in Kalkarindji. You will effectively be the backbone of the Council’s operations, with a focus on organisation, policies and procedures, while ensuring that all communications are accurate and actioned in a timely manner. 

You will often act as the first point of contact for many of our stakeholders, so a key component of this role will involve communicating with a range of community members in a manner that is culturally sensitive.

 Day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Attend local authority meetings in the community and minute-take as required
• Assisting the Council Operations Manager in the preparation of quotes, raising purchase orders, and monitoring budget expenditure
• Maintaining records and preparing reports

 For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role, click here to view the Position Description.

What you’ll bring to the team

To be considered for this role, you should have prior experience in a role with a focus on executive-level administrative and secretarial duties. Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly advantageous, but not essential.

Your strong communication skills will ensure that you are able to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders and community members, and your highly developed interpersonal skills will enable you to build positive relationships with staff members during your time with us. 

Critical to your success in this position will also be your computer literacy skills - in your role you will utilise programs such as Xero, Office 365, and Happy HR, so some exposure to similar software will be highly advantageous. 

Most importantly, you will be a respectful individual and a team player with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work towards competing deadlines.

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 must also obtain or be able to obtain an OCHRE card.

About Kalkarindji

Located south of Katherine, Kalkarindji is a historical town famous for its 1966 station worker strike led by spokesman Vincent Langiari, which sparked the birth of the Aboriginal Land Rights movement in Australia. We commemorate this occasion every year with the annual Gurindji Freedom Day festival, where people from far and wide travel to the region to pay their respects and enjoy three full days of culture, music, tours, and of course, spectacular views of the NT.