Job description
- Ref code: 6582782
About Us
The MacDonnell region is located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000sq km and with an estimated population approaching 7,000, it has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.
MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region’s unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential.
Position Objective
As the Team Leader School Nutrition Program (SNP), you will be responsible for supervising the staff to work within the School Nutrition Program standards and follow the procedures adequately in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures. You will also run the daily operations of the SNP kitchen including preparation and meal delivery and work collaboratively with the Aged care team and management to promote healthy community workshops and tasks around nutrition as required.
This is a Full-time, Fixed term contract aligned with the funding period.
Location
This position will be based in either Utju (Areyonga) or Ntaria (Hermannsburg) as necessary for operational requirements.
Salary
Salary package commencing at $76,678 per annum (negotiable based on qualifications and experience) inclusive of superannuation 11% and leave loading 17.5%
Role Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have or working towards the Certificate III in a related discipline or experience in a similar role with a keen interest in learning about Aboriginal culture and hold a current C Class drivers Licence and a 4WD Certificate. The ideal candidate will also have a high level of communication skills and ability to foster collaborative frameworks with community stakeholders, including training and mentoring staff with different levels of literacy and numeracy.
For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description in the link below or contact Human Resources department on [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader – School Nutrition Program – Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs or 08 8958 9600.
Applicant found suitable may be appointed prior to the closing of advertising.