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Community Safety Patrol Coordinator (Relocate to Wadeye, Northern Territory)Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe West Daly Regional Council covers 14,000 square kilometres and is located about 300 to 420 kilometres south-west of Darwin. The area is mainly rural, with three Indigenous communities at Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga and Wadeye which are managed by West Daly Regional Council (Council).Councils vision is to work together to make a difference in the community by creating places that are respectful, peaceful and safe. The mission of Council is to walk alongside culture, country and people to build a stronger community and does it by working together, creating real opportunities and providing services and facilities that everyone can use.Position Summary:The Community Safety Patrol Coordinator is responsible for the Councils Community Safety Patrol services provided across the West Daly region. The key focus of this position is to improve levels of community safety and offer appropriate cultural services in line with the Community safety priorities.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Build a culture of exceptional customer service through policy, monitoring and reportingDevelop and strengthen relationships within the Community and across all stakeholder groups to ensure CNP services are delivered efficiently and meet the expectations of the Community.Ensure non-coercive intervention strategies are deployed to respond flexibly to each Communitys safety needs and priorities.Lead financial and operational reporting within the Community Safety Patrol portfolio and meeting performance indicators as detailed within the program and funding guidelines.Manage the day-to-day performance and outputs of the Community Safety Patrol employees.In consultation with Managers, provide input into the performance management of Community Safety Patrol employees located at Peppimenarti and Palumpa.Manage all Community Safety Patrol employees leave, rosters, and timesheets.Conduct employees Performance Appraisals as per the Councils Performance Management process.Work collaboratively with the Managers to provide operational oversight, support, and mentorship to Community Safety Patrol employees.Work closely on the ground mentoring and developing Community Safety Patrol employees and improving engagement across all Communities.Deliver Community Safety Patrol services to the communities of Wadeye, Palumpa and Peppimenarti.Monitor the operation and performance of each of the Councils Community Safety Patrol services including resourcing levels to maintain program delivery.Support Community Safety Patrol Team Leaders and Officers to ensure children are at home, in a safe location or with a parent/carer of an evening.Facilitate links with schools and School Attendance Officers where appropriate.Ensure that employees always maintain current Drivers Licence, Working with Vulnerable Children Card (OCHRE) and Criminal History Checks.Oversee Community Safety Patrol employee training, in line with the training requirements specified by the Department together with Councils requirements.Manage and maintain assets, keeping the Manager informed of upkeep and any damage or replacement needs of such assets.Work with the Grants Coordinator to provide the necessary reporting required by the funding agreement with Government, including quarterly performance and financial reports as well as ensuring team leaders from each community submit appropriate documentation such as daily run sheets, incident reports, and statistical data in a timely manner.Provide advice and support to employees to aid community members with information that may assist in the reduction of anti-social behaviour and threats of self-harm by linking them with services such as safe houses and/or medical assistance.About YouTo be successful in the role, you must have:Tertiary qualifications in welfare, social or community services, community safety or equivalent experience.Experience working in a remote community.Previous experience managing a small team, managing, and mentoring employees.Demonstrable experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels.Relevant industry knowledge in the field of safety patrol services or similar serviceGood oral communication skills, and proven knowledge of Indigenous language that will enable sensitive and effective communication with Indigenous people in a remote community.A good understanding of issues affecting Indigenous people in remote communities.Good skills in conflict resolution and negotiation along with the ability to intervene in unsafe situations confidently and positively.Proven experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels.Ability to act impartially and with respect, to different groups within the community.Good understanding of problems associated with alcohol, violence, and substance abuse.Experience working with Indigenous people in an outreach capacity and / or patrol experience.Possess or willingness to attain basic administrative skills including computing skills to input and maintain data.A working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.Current Northern Territory Drivers Licence.National Criminal History Check clearance.Current Working with children/Ochre Card.Vaccinated against Covid-19 (as per NT Chief Health Officers Direction)Why Join Our Growing Team?Generous base salary of $103,353 - $110,104 per annum;11.5% SuperannuationLocality allowance of $3000 per annumA generous relocation package up to $50006 weeks Annual Leave accrued per year;1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day dedicated to Council staff;Heavily subsided accommodation as from $35.00 to $110.00 per fortnight (rent vary based on type of facility) plus utilities;Flexible working arrangements subject to CEO''s ApprovalFast growing Career opportunities that make a real difference to the Northern Territorys communities and much more!We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.WDRC is committed to providing quality services and fostering a prosperous and sustainable future for the region. Join our team and contribute to building strong, safe, and healthy communities.Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered.Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and the suitable applicants may be interviewed as they apply.The position may be filled/advertisement may be closed prior to the closing date if the suitable candidate is identified.Our recruitment process involves several checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.Applications Close: Position open until filledTo apply, please submit your resume online via the apply button. 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