Job description
Join Our Team as Manager - Project Officer
Competitive Salary starting at $92,902 per annum.
Full time, Fixed Term role until 30 June ****, based in Alice Springs
Relocation assistance available
Why you'll love working here
Live and work in stunning Central Australia - from serene waterholes to vibrant desert sands
Join a diverse, culturally rich team - 78% of our workforce is Indigenous
Make a tangible impact in the community every single day
Amazing benefits you can't miss
6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
12% superannuation contributions
Christmas Shutdown (3 gifted days)
12 days paid personal/ carers leave
10 days cultural & ceremonial leave
Parental leave: 8 weeks primary, 2 weeks non-primary caregiver
Up to 15 days study leave for professional growth
NAIDOC public holiday celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture
Who We're Looking For:
Are you an experienced Project Officer with a strong track record in collaboration, governance, and the development of effective project management tools and processes?
If you are skilled at supporting the successful delivery of key projects and are passionate about making a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
An elevated level of collaborative and facilitative skills with proven abilities to communicate, negotiate, investigate and consult at appropriate levels with staff,



community, government and private sectors;
project management knowledge and experience managing a range of projects across MacDonnell Regional Council's communities;
a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and political landscape of remote Indigenous communities, with a demonstrated commitment to cultural respect and sensitivity to effectively engage with Indigenous communities and Local Authority groups; and
most importantly, we're looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference.
Ready to Apply?
To download the PD, and to apply for this job go click "Apply Now".
Please include a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfill the position requirements, along with your updated resume.
For more details, check out the Position Description or get in touch with our Manager Housing, Facilities & Projects, Jake Potter at ************.
*Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Significant Information
Must have valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
This role is a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (Cth), and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NT).
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants will receive priority consideration if eligible.

📌 Project Officer - Alice Springs (Darwin)
🏢 MacDonnell Regional Council
📍 Darwin