Council Offices are located in each of our 5 Communities

• Pine Creek
• Nauiyu / Daly River
• Timber Creek
• Yarralin Walangeri
• Kalkarindji / Daguragu

Council’s Regional Office is located in Katherine, a town known as the gate way to the Top End. If you want to live and work in a naturally stunning region where no two days are the same, with National Parks, Big Rivers and NT outback lifestyle then seek employment with VDRC and contribute to a better community, making a difference to residents of a beautifully unique part of Australia.

Information For Applicants

To apply for a position with our Council, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status. For more Applicant Information please click here

To view the Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021 please click here

Selection

VDRC selection is based on the merit principle defined as “the capacity of the person to perform particular duties, having regard to the person’s knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience and the potential for future development of the person”. Merit is determined through a fair and transparent assessment process.

Applications

Please use Recruitment@vicdaly.nt.gov.au to submit your application

Ensure your application contains:

• A front cover letter
• An updated Resume
• Copies of any relevant qualifications
• Copies of compliance documents: Working with Children Card – Ochre Card and National Criminal History Check
• At least two work related references

Applicants having trouble applying online, please contact the Human Resources Department via email: recruitment@vicdaly.nt.gov.au

Your cover letter introduces you and states the position for which you are applying. This is your opportunity to sell yourself! You should detail your relevant skills and experience and state the reasons why you want this particular job.

Your resume or curriculum vitae should contain the following:

• Personal details including contact details
• Secondary and tertiary education qualifications
• Other relevant courses or professional development
• Employment history, current and previous, position summary and duties and length of service
• References

Recruitment Process

1. Applications are assessed on merit by a selection panel and a short list is created to identify those applicants who warrant further consideration.
2. At interview the selection panel will ask a series of questions in line with the selection criteria and specific duties of the position.
3. Nominated referees may be contacted to obtain more information about you.
4. The preferred applicant will be notified.
5. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified.

Referee Checks

References provided by you may be contacted during the selection process. It’s a good idea to get permission from your references before nominating them.

If you are a current employee of the Council and you have been selected for an interview and one of the panel members directly supervises you it is a requirement for you to obtain a referee report from them prior to the interview process starting.

Criminal History Checks

For all vacancies successful applicants will be required to provide a copy of their current (Issued within the last 3 months) criminal history check upon commencement. If the applicant is unable to, a copy of the receipt of submission is required.

Working with Children Clearance – Ochre Card

For some vacancies successful applicants will be required to obtain a working with children clearance upon commencement. If it is an essential requirement of the position you will be unable to commence until a valid clearance has been produced.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VDRC aims for an inclusive and diverse workforce.

All equal employment opportunity (EEO) groups are encouraged to apply.

Notification of Outcome/Post Interview Feedback

You will be advised in writing of the outcome of the selection process. On request, the Chairperson of the selection panel will arrange for feedback on the panel’s decision.

Additional Information

Should you require more information regarding a vacancy, please contact the person listed in the advertisement. If you require additional information regarding the recruitment process, applicants may contact Human Resources on 08 8972 0777.