Victoria Daly Regional Council

Remote School Attendance Supervisor

• Earn an attractive remuneration package ranging between $72,126 - $77,115.69 plus superannuation.
• Play a pivotal role in the Remote School Attendance program to support the school aged children in Yarralin Community.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including relocation assistance, council housing with subsidised rent, 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 full-time Remote School Attendance Supervisor based in Yarralin, NT. 

As a Remote School Attendance Supervisor, you will guide the team to support school aged children to attend school regularly, on time by supporting the children, their parents, careers and families. 

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

• Coordinate the delivery of the Remote School Attendance program in Yarralin.
• Work with the school principal, school council and community representatives to implement the strategy and complement existing services.
• Create and implement term attendance plans.
• Supervise and guide other team members to achieve positive outcomes.
• Organise and ensure recourses are available to assist program officer in carrying out their requirements for the role.
• Facilitate and encourage cooperative behavior with the children, parents, careers and other family members. 
• Provide guidance and support when there are attendance issue and assist where possible to resolve them. 

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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 and experience in working with school aged children, including the ability to communicate and build good relationships with external stakeholders and families. 

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

• Ability to effectively deliver services in an ever-changing environment
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to write correspondence and report writing
• Software proficiency
• Ability and willingness to live in a remote community
• Work Health & Safety understanding

As the ideal candidate, possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multitask and negotiate, and a professional approach to problem-solving are key. This role is for someone adaptable, flexible, and capable of meeting deadlines, 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 $72,126 - $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:

• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000 - let us help you make Yarralin your new home
• 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
• Provided Council accommodation with subsidised rent
• 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 working with school aged children and looking for a role where you can support a diverse program in a remote community? Apply Now!

This position closes on 16th of May 2025