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Positions Vacant

Council and Community Services Manager

Full Time Contract


Coomalie Community Government Council (est.1991) is a progressive Northern Territory Shire Council, situated one hour’s drive south of Darwin. The Council governs an area of 2064 km² and has an estimated population of 1,355. (Source ABS 2021 Census).


The Coomalie Shire is the gateway to the beautiful Litchfield National Park and is full of heritage sites including the famous Rum Jungle mine and WWII historical sites for exploration.

Working within the Executive Unit, the Council and Community Services Manager will manage all front-line operations of the Council and Community Service Units incorporating Council’s core local government business and the delivery of grants and externally funded Community Services.


Key responsibilities include strategic and operational planning and reporting in the local government environment, planning forward works, asset management and leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver on Council’s operational services. The successful applicant will also be required to manage Council’s contractors, implement and oversee the enforcement of Council By-Laws and deliver the Waste Management Strategy’s key priorities.


The applicant requires well-developed written and verbal communication skills to prepare accurate documentation and reports, participate in preparation of annual and quarterly reports, annual plans, budgets, projects and documents as required by the Chief Executive Officer.


The applicant must be able to make sound judgements and have decision making and problem-solving skills and sound knowledge in WHS compliance.


The Position Description, including selection criteria, is available by calling Council on 8976 0058 or by downloading from here.


For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact the Chief Executive Officer on 08 8976 0058.


Applications that outline clear details of skills and experience, work history and referees should be sent to the Chief Executive Officer at Coomalie Council by 4:00pm on Sunday 24th March 2024.

 

Postal Address:           PO Box 20, Batchelor NT 0845

Email:                            human.resources@coomalie.nt.gov.au


Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

 

Sharon Hillen

Chief Executive Officer

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