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 are Indigenous people.

The role

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.

What's on offer?

Fast growing career.

Generous base salary (Level 9 : Base Salary: $112,435 / Package $128,470.42).

6 weeks Annual Leave accrued per year.

Upto 12 public holiday days per year.

1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day.

3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's.

15 days Personal Leave accrued per year.

12% superannuation.

And much more!

To apply

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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.

Applications will not be considered if the selection criteria questions are not answered in at least 50 words.

Position open until filled.