About You:

We are looking for a people-oriented professional who can build trusted working relationships with the leadership team across the organization. Self-managing and accountable, you will thrive in a culture of collaboration and partnership with your stakeholders.

Who Are We?

We are passionate about empowering our communities and making a difference by working together under the strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.

Our goal is to foster quality living and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.

We aim to build proud, strong, and connected communities!

Primary Objective

The Program Manager, Community Development Program is responsible for coordinating and inspiring a Mparntwe (Alice Springs) based team to provide high-level administrative support to CDP employees, participants and operations across the Central Desert Region, in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation. The role provides administrative and specialist support functions which enable remote communities to achieve employment, training and locally identified outcomes that contribute to the life and fabric of the community.

About Us

Central Desert Regional Council is a local government authority covering an area of over 282,000 square kilometers. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the north of Alice Springs, including Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala, and Yuendumu, as well as several homelands and outstations. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged, with over 80% of the population being Aboriginal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development, delivery, quality assurance and evaluation of culturally responsive the Community Development Program (CDP) and projects.

Supervise, coach and mentor the team through regular supervision, performance development and the identification of training and growth opportunities.

Coordinate the provision of administrative, financial, compliance and logistics support to CDP employees and participants across the Central Desert Region.

Deliver helpful, practical, and considerate service to internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor and report on quality service delivery and contribute to CDP projects and initiatives.

Manage and report compliance with funding agreements, legislation and Council policy.

Be engaged in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Regional Manager which are within level.

What's on Offer?

Generous base salary (Level 8: $98,396.47 / Package: $111,927.40)

Opportunities for fast career growth

6 weeks of annual leave per year

12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)

12 public holiday days per year

1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC Day

3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year's

15 days of personal leave accrued per year

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.

To Apply

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