- Earn an attractive remuneration package ranging between $72,126.902 - $77,115.69 plus superannuation.
- Play a pivotal role in the management, coordination, and delivery of council contracts and projects, directly contributing to the community's development and wellbeing.
- Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including relocation assistance, remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options, 7 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 Night Patrol Team Leader based in Timber Creek, NT.
This position is responsible for the community patrol operations of the Council in the community and surrounding ward.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and work with community night patrol staff to deliver an effectively and consistent community night patrol service in the community.
- Ensure children are at home or in another safe location with a parent or carer at night and remind parents that they have a responsibility to provide a safe, quiet place for children to sleep.
- Team leaders need to support community night patrollers to pursue the same goal.
- Collate information and complete information/statistical requests as directed by the community night patrol manager, in accordance with the reporting required.
- Ensure community night patrol staff maintain time sheets for hours worked and submit to the community safety and wellbeing manager.
- Communicate with other services, especially the school and, through the MoU, the local NT Police
Please click here to see the full position description.
As the Victoria Daly region has a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, you will need to ensure cultural sensitivity and awareness across all activities.
What you’ll bring to the team
Additionally, you will join with the following skills and background:
- Ability to manage and direct staff efficiently.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.
- Personal integrity.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills and friendly disposition.
- A high level of positive attitude toward health and wellbeing.
- Relevant industry knowledge in the field of night patrol services.
- A working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.
- Previous experience in a similar position.
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, making them a perfect fit for our dynamic team environment.
A rewarding role - in more ways than one
In addition to a competitive salary of $72,126.902 - $77,115.69 per annum + superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy rewarding work in a part of the world rarely seen by outsiders.
You will also receive access to a range of additional generous perks, including:
- Remote area allowance of $2,151.74 Per Annum
- Possibility of housing upon further discussion
- Salary sacrifice options available - increase your take-home pay
- 7 weeks of Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
- 10 days of Personal Leave
- Travel allowances
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities - the Council actively supports the career progression of its employees through internal hires for leadership positions
Ready to Apply?
Are you experienced in Community Night Patrol and looking for a role where you can support diverse programs and remote communities? Apply Now!
