Who are we?

We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways – One Outcome’. Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.

We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!

More about us?

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children’s Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

The Role

The Program Manager, Youth and Communities is responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of accessible youth sport, recreation and community safety services for youth in community in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

What’s on offer?

• Generous total remuneration package Level 8: $111,927.40 - Base $98,396.47 )
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year
• 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)
• Upto 12 public holiday days per year
• 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day
• 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
• 11.5% superannuation
• and much more!

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

To Apply

Please click on “Apply Now”.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers page.

Central Desert Regional Council - Careers

Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.

Position open until filled.