About us

Central Desert Regional Council is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. There are also several homelands and outstations. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

The Role

The position of Director Principal Programs (DPP) operates under the direction of the DCEO and in accordance with Council corporate plans, policies and relevant legislation. Lead, direct and manage the delivery of the DPP services; provide mentoring and guidance to managers in the directorate; including executive support to the executives to achieve council’s strategic and operational objectives. The DPP will:

display and promote the type of leadership and activities that will positively influence team culture and business performance.

ensure strategic and operational alignment and compliance with the council’s corporate values and legislation in the management and delivery of the programs.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Creates Vision and Gives Direction

Promotes the vision of the Council. Influences and inspires others to share ownership of the organisation’s goals.

Demonstrates sound strategic thinking and planning to ensure the Council moves towards its vision.

Manages change by initiating, developing, communicating and coordinating activities.

Embeds ethical practices into the Council’s culture and processes, including compliance with the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest and other provisions of the Act.

Develops People

Motivates, develops and empowers staff to achieve quality outcomes.

Takes an active role in managing the Council’s relationship and interactions with the groups in the community to support building community capacity to initiate and implement projects and programs.

Fosters a collaborative work environment and establishes mutual trust and respect.

Manages Resources and Risks

Ensures that human and physical resources including financial, technological and information requirements are available and effectively, efficiently and ethically used to meet the strategic and operational service delivery needs.

Supports the DCEO to negotiate effectively to obtain resources to achieve outcomes.

Ensures the Council is compliant with all Acts, laws, regulations and policies.

Assesses risks and mitigation strategies, implements Council’s risk management policies to address strategic, operational and legislative compliance risks.

Promotes and Achieves Quality Outcomes

Ensures high standards of work practice and customer service standards are embedded in the organisation, promoting a continuous improvement culture.

Evaluates the outcomes achieved against agreed standards.

Understands Relationships

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with clients, Council, CEO and DCEO and other staff and diverse groups of people within the public and private sectors and the wider community.

Collaborates and employs effective communication strategies.

Provides clear, transparent, consistent information.

Effectively identifies and manages conflict and potential sources of conflict or dissatisfaction.

Self-Awareness and Self-Management

Acts with integrity by being aware of own strengths and behaviour. Self-manages to have the best possible impact on the behaviour of others.

Engages in regular critical reflection on feedback and experiences in the workplace and acts on the reflections to facilitate professional growth.

Models and promotes Council values – Strong leadership, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.

Values the well-being of self and others

What's on offer?

Generous total remuneration package of $186,824 - $213,325 PA

6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued 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 between Xmas and NY;

15 days Personal Leave accrued per year.

options of $8000 cash(taxable) annually or Private use 4WD vehicle subjected to council vehicle use policy

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

To apply:

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Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.