Do you have a passion for supporting people living in remote Communities? Do you have a good customer service and background in Administration?

If yes, we want to hear from you!

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 Senior Administration Officer provides quality reception, superior customer service and administration duties to ensure the activities of the function are carried out effectively and communicated in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council’s strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and legislation.

What’s on offer?

As a casual employee, you are entitled to unpaid leave provisions as set out in the Agreement or the NES. This leave includes:

$44.08 per hour

two (2) days carer’s leave per instance

family and domestic violence leave

compassionate leave

ten (10) days paid family and violence domestic leave per annum

any other unpaid leave entitlements set out in the Agreement or the NES.

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

To Apply

To apply for this position, visit Central Desert Regional Council - 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.

Position open until filled.