Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer program services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to program operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Fix Term Full Time - End Date 31st December 2026 (extension subject to government funding).

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 Coordinator, Youth and Communities is responsible for overseeing the delivery of Youth and Community Programs for youth in community and working collaboratively on strategic and sustainable planning to promote community safety in the Region in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the strategic and sustainable development of Youth and Community services for youth in community and supervise, oversee and administer program services.

2. Provide support to the Program Manager, Youth and Communities to plan, design, implement and monitor strategies on the engagement of youth in sport and recreation activities by work collaboratively with community leaders, clients and community organisations.

3. Engage with program participants to provide high quality services and activities taking into consideration individual needs, using a strengths-based approach and engaging people in relevant interests and capacity building.

4. Supervise, coach and mentor the team and drive team practices to deliver quality services, ensuring that Council policy and WHS obligations are applied.

5. Use a people-centred approach that develops the aspirations and opportunities for aboriginal people in remote communities, ensuring flexibility in program delivery.

6. Coordinate Youth and Community Safety employees in this location through regular supervision, performance development and the identification of training and growth opportunities for all employees.

7. Provide detailed, regular reports / updates to the Program Manager, Youth and Communities on program status, risks and contingencies.

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

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

What’s on offer?

Fast growing career;

Generous base salary (Level 6 : Base Salary: $81,792.65 / Package $93,040.32)

6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;

Upto 12 public holiday days per year;

1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;

3 additional days between Xmas and NY;

15 days Personal Leave accrued per year;

17.5% leave loading;

And much more!

Living in the Community:

Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum;

Remote allowance tax deduction;

Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities;

Flexibility to live your life;

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

To Apply

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply Now” and follow the process.

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.

Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.

Position open until filled.