Job Vacancy: Zone Coordinator Community Care - North & South
Commit to Work-Life Balance
Closing Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024
Location: Tennant Creek
Zone Coordinator Community Care
North – Ali Curung, Alpurrurulam, and Elliott
South – Arlparra and Ampilatwatja
2 x Full Time Positions
Commit To Work-Life Balance
Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours Monday to Friday along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.
About the Barkly Region
The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.
Living in the Barkly
Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons. It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.
Facilities
Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA and several other specialist retail businesses along with a number of cafes, pubs and clubs. Along with a private medical centre the Barkly region’s health needs are met with a 20-bed hospital located in Tennant Creek. Both a primary school and high school are located in Tennant Creek along with a new and modern Youth Centre.
About us
The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.
About the Role
As a Zone Coordinator in Community Care, your role involves overseeing and guiding Team Leaders and their teams across multiple Communities within the Barkly Region. This includes offering crucial assistance to the Regional Manager of Community Care to ensure that the Barkly Regional Council fulfills all necessary funding and reporting obligations. Your responsibilities encompass not only supervision and support but also ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial standards to uphold the Council's commitments to the communities it serves.
The Essentials
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Management, Aged Care, or NDIS Programs.
- Demonstrated experience using online programs such as E-Tools, DEX, Medicare, My Aged Care, PRODA, and Centrelink.
- People management experience and demonstrated competence in mentoring, capacity building, and training of staff.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures of Aged Care and the NDIS Programs.
- A current Northern Territory Driver’s License.
- A current Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card).
- A current National Criminal History Check
About You
- A clear communicator who can build positive relationships earning the trust and respect of their teams.
- Be able to influence, motivate, and enable others to achieve personal goals and contribute to the organisations success.
- Have excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
The Finer Details
- Full Time position paying an Annual Salary of $91,220.34 ($1,754.24 gross per week).
- Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.89 per hour.
- 11.5% Superannuation.
- Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Click Here For The Zone Coordinator Community Care (North) Position Description
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To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.
Need more information contact Rajib Thapa on (08) 8962 0039.
Applications Close Thursday, 15th August 2024.
Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.
This position will require the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card) prior to commencement with Barkly Regional Council.
Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.