Local Authority Coordinator

• Earn an attractive remuneration package ranging between $78,559.39 - $81,887.62 plus superannuation.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perk
• remote area allowance
• salary sacrifice options
• 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

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.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au/

How you’ll make a difference

Victoria Daly Regional Council is looking for a full-time Local Authority Coordinator based in Katherine, NT. 

The Local Authority (LA) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective administration, maintenance, and support of the Council's seven Local Authorities, ensuring they comply with relevant legislation and guidelines, and providing the necessary support to meet operational and regulatory requirements.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the logistics of Local Authority (LA) Meetings across the Victoria Daly region. This is inclusive of assisting the relevant Council Operations Manager for each ward to book meeting
• venues, arrange catering and ensure conferencing equipment is working effectively prior to meeting commencement.
• Coordinating and monitoring LA Meeting invites and working with the Council’s Media and Communications Officer to ensure LA Meeting dates are promoted and advertised.
• Managing official documentation for Local Authority meetings, including preparing agendas, submissions, taking minutes, and ensuring their timely distribution.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation, distribution and follow-up on actions, resolutions and decisions of the Local Authorities.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure information about LA priorities, projects and funding allocations flow through to the relevant business unit.
• Coordination of member allowance and travel payments for Elected and Appointed Members.
• Attending Ordinary Meetings of Council and its Audit and Risk Management Committee Meetings for the purposes of providing logistical and administrative support to the Governance and Executive Services Manager.

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Additionally, you will join with the following skills and background:

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• Certificate IV Qualifications in Business Administration, Government, or Law, or higher, and/or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of corporate and governance practices relevant to Local Government.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting procedures, minute taking and preparing related documents.
• Well-developed word-processing and computer application skills, along with demonstrated experience of general office administration skills.
• Demonstrated experienced in creating reports and organising correspondence, including correspondence creation.

Other Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (desirable) or previous experience (essential)
• Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
• A current Working with Children’s Card.
• A current Driver’s License.

As the ideal candidate, possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a professional approach to problem-solving are key. This role is for someone adaptable, flexible, and capable of meeting deadlines, making them a perfect fit for our dynamic team environment.

Please note: This position does not come with accommodation.

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this role please include your resume and cover letter. 

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