Located within the Top End of the Northern Territory, the West Daly Regional Council (Council) covers 14,000 square kilometers and has a population of more than 3700 residents throughout the communities of Wadeye, Nganmarriyanga and Peppimenarti as well as the surrounding 33 homelands, a number of which are serviced by Council.   Wadeye is the largest remote community and the fifth largest town in the Northern Territory.   

A young and vibrant Regional Council, our vision is to deliver quality services and support development opportunities, including local jobs for local people, along with implementing a range of strategies that will help shape a prosperous and sustainable future for the region.

Based in Wadeye, NT The Homelands Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Municipal and Essential Services, Housing Maintenance Services and Capital works as part of the Homelands Program.

6 weeks annual leave, 10% superannuation, remote living allowance,  heavily subsidised rent and accommodation,  laptop, phone allowance, uniforms, professional development and base salary $103,000

Duties and responsibilities as below. 

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of the Municipal and Essential Services (MES) Program 
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of the Housing Maintenance Services (MES) Program
• Develop future Capital Grant funding priorities and assist with the development Capital Grant applications with the Grants Coordinate
• Develop yearly Service Delivery plans (SDP) in collaboration with Homeland residents that ensure that minimum standards of service delivery are achieved for both MES and HMS programs
• Maintain up to date and accurate Homelands Maintenance Logs that record all work completed funded on homelands
• Work collaboratively with the Technical Service Manager, Regional Services Manager and The Community Services Managers to ensure they are fully informed, facilitate their ability to meet targets, deliver quality services, build capacity and meet compliance requirements relating to the Homelands Program
• Regularly liaise with subcontractors and suppliers

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and extensive demonstrated experience.
• Well-developed knowledge of the preparation of procurement documentation relating to contract’s, assessment and recommendation of tenders as based on the value for money principle. 
• Project supervision skills to project manage ongoing projects from development to completion.
• High level interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to be able to multitask. 
• High level of adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage pressure, change and meet deadlines in an environment undertaking continuous improvement in with a focus on effective service delivery.
• Previous experience working in remote locations.
• Experience in general finance principles and practices including budget and financial acquittals.
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence.
• National Criminal History Check clearance.
• Current Working with Children/Ochre Card.
• Vaccinated against Covid-19 (as per NT Chief Health Officer’s Direction)

Council are taking a flexible approach to recruitment, with full time, short and long term opportunities available. If you are interested to know more or would like to access the Position Description, please reach out to Andrew Everingham, Chief Operations Officer on 08 7922 6401 or email recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au.

Individuals who are willing to relocate with their partners or families are encouraged and supported by the council, which offers them jobs depending on their skills / willing to train them to work for the council as well.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit a current Resume and covering letter to recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au by 10am Tuesday 28 February 2023.