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About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coast lines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

You will provide outstanding leadership to YSR and Library services in Galiwin’ku. Supporting the strategic direction of East Arnhem Regional Council, and guided by community needs, this role will ensure cohesive operations across both services.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

- Minimum 2 years demonstrated prior experience in a similar role, and or relevant educational qualification (e.g. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Youth Work, Library services, Education, Community Development, Sport and Recreation, or related fields).
- Robust team leadership experience, including excellent interpersonal,



mediation and negotiation skills, and ability to drive excellence.
- High level written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage program capacity, maintaining appropriate boundaries for a remote service and staff.
- Strong organisational skills, with prior experience leading a complex service space with competing internal and external demands.
- Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a strength based and community development approach, including working within an Indigenous cultural framework.
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to live, work and thrive in complex cross-cultural environments.
- Strong cross-cultural awareness, respect, and understanding of First Nations people in Australia and their history.
- Must hold a current and valid C Class Driver’s Licence with the ability to driver a manual transmission vehicle

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

- Prior experience managing high demand remote multipurpose facilities.
- Remote four-wheel drive experience and training.
- Trauma informed care and youth case management.
- Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance.



Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

The preferred applicant must be prepared to travel and work for short periods in remote communities by various means including boat and light aircraft.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent employment.

Level 7 - Salary $95,275.18 - $101,077.51 (excluding superannuation contributions and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this role.

Applications will be reviewed until October 4, 2024.

For further information please contact Peter Dunkley - Regional Manager Youth, Sport & Recreation on [email protected] or Kara Cunningham on [email protected].

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

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