Victoria Daly Regional Council

Night Patrol Officer

• Earn an remuneration package ranging between $50,815.10 - $57,356.01 plus superannuation.
• This position is required to work as part of a team to assist all members of the community that maybe at risk of harming or being harmed, providing alternative solutions to ensure their safety and well-being. 
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including 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 2 part-time Night Patrol Officers based in Timber Creek, NT. (60 hours per fortnight)

This position is required to work as part of a team to assist all members of the community that maybe at risk of harming or being harmed, providing alternative solutions to ensure their safety and well-being.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Deliver culturally appropriate assistance to people at risk or either causing harm or being harmed.
2. Conduct patrols in the community and surrounding area to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents is maintained.
3. Establish good relationships with community members to enable engagement.
4. Ensure any persons at risk are relocated to a safe environment.
5. Work as a team to prevent anti-social, destructive and illegal behaviours.
6. Encourage the diversion of intoxicated people away from unnecessary adverse contact with the criminal justice system.
7. Provide advice, information or referrals to persons requiring further assistance.
8. Liaise and work with the Local Police Force on issues regarding criminal activity and safety.
9. Work in partnership with schools, health clinics, sobering up shelters, safe houses, women’s refuges and other services in community.
10. Maintain a safe staff working environment.
11. Ensure that proper Work Health & Safety regulations set by Council are adhered to.
12. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Night Patrol Team Leader.  

What you’ll bring to the team

Education Requirements

• Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.
• Personal integrity. 
• Good interpersonal skills and friendly disposition. 
• A high level of fitness and positive attitude toward health and well-being.
• Relevant industry knowledge in the field of Night Patrol Services. 
• Well-developed communication and negotiation skills and the ability to be sensitive. 
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality. 
• A working knowledge of WHS regulations. 
• Previous experience in a similar role 

Other Requirements

1. 1. Criminal History Check (issued within the last 3 months)
   2. Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)
   3. A valid driver’s licence

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Ready to Apply?

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