About the Organisation

The Roper Gulf Regional Council provides a range of services over an area that spans 185,000 sq km (80% the size of Victoria) that covers the region east and southeast of Katherine, Northern Territory. The total estimated resident population of the region is 6,919.

Roper Gulf Regional Council incorporates eleven main communities and delivers services such as: Council Administration; Waste Management; Municipal Services; Sport & Recreation; Aged Care; Child Care; Youth Services and Juvenile Diversion; Libraries; RJCP Programs; Power, Water and Sewerage Maintenance; Repairs and Maintenance and Tenancy Management; Night Patrol, Civil Works, and many more.

About the Region

The Northern Territory is one of the most picturesque environments on the planet, spanning more than 1.4 million square kilometres from the centre to the northerly coast of Australia. Ancient woodlands meet sandy beaches and escarpments tower above lush billabongs in this land of diversity.

There's something for everybody in this part of the territory. Whether it's climbing the escarpments, viewing rock art, catching fish, exploring the flora and fauna or trekking through chasms in Central Australia, 4WD'ing experiences abound and there's the opportunity for a photograph in every corner.

About the Opportunity

Roper Gulf Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Manager Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP) to join their professional team, based in Katherine, NT.

Reporting to the Director Community Services, you'll be responsible for managing the RJCP contract, supporting jobseekers to identify goals for participation plans that lead to positive personal and professional development and encouraging community participation to enable long-term employability.

About the Benefits

This role offers an enthusiastic employment services professional the chance to define their career, with a young Local Government within one of the most spectacular and iconic environments in Australia. If you're looking for a change of pace, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, you'll find it in the Northern Territory.

You will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience. This position also comes with the 'tools of the trade' you'll need, including a laptop and phone for work use.

You'll enjoy flexible working conditions, study leave, opportunities for personal development and 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, ensuring you'll make the most of your time in this region of the NT.

Additionally, Roper Gulf Regional Council is dedicated to the ongoing professional development and training of its employees, providing paid study leave so your career continues to advance.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and enhance your cultural knowledge in a stunning outback location. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!

Please note: Applications close after midnight AEST on Friday 13th February, 2014.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://applynow.net.au/job64294