Council Services Manager: Community Impact Leader

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Wadeye; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% Super

Locality allowance

Subsidised housing

Relocation assistance

6 weeks annual leave

NAIDOC Day public holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Permanent full-time role

Work-life balance

Job summary

West Daly Regional Council invites applications for a Council Services Manager to lead day-to-day service delivery across multiple programs in communities around Wadeye. You will supervise a diverse team, drive safety and compliance, and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Local Authorities and stakeholders.

You will guide planning, resource use and performance reporting while upholding policies and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Local Government.
• Proven experience managing multiple service delivery activities and programs.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, manage and develop diverse teams.
• Sound strategic, analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• An understanding of business and financial planning principles.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles and relevant legislation.
• A thorough understanding of the Local Government Act.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and monitor the delivery of Council’s core services, programs and minor projects.
• Supervise, support and develop a diverse workforce, fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal communities, Local Authorities, government representatives and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and capacity-building of local Aboriginal employees in a cross-cultural working environment.
• Monitor operational performance, ensuring reporting requirements, documentation and performance targets are met.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Oversee the effective use of Council resources and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals and support ongoing staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Financial planning

Work Health and Safety

Cross-cultural awareness

Report writing

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

HR Endorsement

Job description

West Daly Regional Council invites applications for a Council Services Manager to lead day-to-day service delivery across multiple programs in communities around Wadeye. You will supervise a diverse team, drive safety and compliance, and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Local Authorities and stakeholders.

You will guide planning, resource use and performance reporting while upholding policies and funding requirements.