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 Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety is responsible for Youth, Sports & Recreation (YSR) and Community Safety Patrol programs (CSP) in community in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Four vacancies are available, all these positions are community live in giving you the opportunity to explore Central Australia, and this will be based in one of CDRC service delivery center: Lajamanu, Willowra, Ti Tree or Atitjere.

What's on offer?

Fast growing career

Generous base salary (Level 5 : Base Salary: $75,901.28 / Package $86,338.80)

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,

11.5% superannuation

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;

Fixed term (Full Time) - End Date 30th November 2028 (extension subject to government funding).

To apply for this position, visit https://centraldesert.nt.gov.au/careers 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.

Address of Selection Criteria is required for your application to be considered.