Barkly Regional Council

Zone Manager Community Care (North)

Full Time – Temporary (2 years)

About the Barkly Region

The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.

About us:

The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing an average of 200 staff, of whom 63% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.

About the Role:

The Zone Manager Community Care (North) is responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic support to the Regional Manager Community Care as well as providing support to the local Aged Care and Disability Programs, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) programs in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and NDIS Practice Standards.

The position will support the Regional Manager Community Care and the Community Care Team Leaders in all aspects of the funded Aged Care and NDIS programs to ensure that Council meets all funding and reporting requirements.

The Essentials:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Management, Aged Care or NDIS programs.
• Demonstrated experience using online programs such as E-Tools, DEX, Medicare, My Aged Care, PRODA, and Centrelink
• People management experience and demonstrated competence in mentoring, capacity building, and training of staff.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures of Aged Care and the NDIS programs.
• A current NT driver’s license.
• A current Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE Card).
• A current National Police Clearance.

About You:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships and handling diverse personalities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with a proactive and positive attitude toward managing change.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult situations and a varied workload, ensuring effective time management.

The Finer Details:

• Salary of $91,220.34 per annum ($1,754.24 gross per week).
• Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.8900 per ordinary hour.
• 11% Superannuation.
• 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

https://www.barkly.nt.gov.au/careers/positions-vacant/zone-manager-community-care-north

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.

Need more information call our friendly reception on 08 8962 0000 today and ask for Amy Lasslett.

Applications Close Thursday, 23rd May 2024.

Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.