Victoria Daly Regional Council

Employment & Development Officer

• Earn an attractive remuneration package ranging between $59,037 - $63,812 plus superannuation.
• Play a pivotal role in the CDP program for Lajamanu by assisting and supporting participants activities and training. 
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options, 6 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 part-time Employment & Development Officer based in Lajamanu, NT. 

As the Employment and Development Officer you will assist with activities and support training for all CDP participants ensuring quality outcomes are achieved by the participants.

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

• Work closely with the Employment & Development Supervisors with the supervision of participants and assisting participants in their activity.
• Build trusting relationships with colleagues and participants.
• Support and motivate participants to attend identified activities, training, and appointments.
• Work with all departments of the Victoria Daly Regional Council.
• Attend formal performance reviews and performance management meetings and participate in regular staff meetings.
• Attend job-related training as requested in accordance with individual training plans.
• Gain a working knowledge of Council policies and procedures.
• Assist with ideas for developing simple plans for participant activities.
• Write simple documents and complete forms as required.
• Attend staff meetings and give feedback on the progress of CDP activities.

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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

To qualify, candidates will need knowledge of the CDP Program, good communication and time management skills.

Additionally, you will join with the following skills and background:

• Ability to perform daily work tasks and comply with safe work policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist with simple work plans for job seeker activities and organise resources required to undertake activities.
• Work organisation skills are required to communicate with other team members to achieve overall goals.
• Good verbal communication skills to respond to enquiries and requests.
• Written communication skills to complete standard forms.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with participants and staff.

You will also require:

• Sound language literacy and numeracy (LLN) would be required.
• Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
• A current Working with Children’s Card.
• A current Driver’s License.
• A Current First Aid Certificate
• Must have a “My ID”

 As the ideal candidate, possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to manage time, and a professional approach to problem-solving are key. This role is for someone adaptable, flexible, and willingness to make a difference, 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 circa $59,037 - $63,812 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 $3,074.61
• Salary sacrifice options available - increase your take-home pay
• 6 weeks of Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading
• 10 days of Personal Leave
• Travel allowances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid training and study leave
• 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 the Community Development Program and looking for a role where you can support diverse programs and remote communities? Apply Now!

Applications close: 5th March 2025