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!

Primary Objective

The Practice Lead, Youth and Communities is responsible for performing case management of complex clientele and overseeing the implementation and management of case work within Youth and Community Safety programs for youth in remote communities, in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

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.

What's on offer?

Generous base salary (Level 9 : Base Salary: $109,160.59 / Package $124,171.75)

Fast growing career;

6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;

12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL);

Up to 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.

and much more!

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

To Apply

To apply for this position click Apply 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 and the position will be open until filled.