Fixed Term Part Time role - 30 Hours per week

(The contract ends June 2029, extension of this is subject to government funding)

About Us

Central Desert Regional Council is a local government authority covering an area of over 282,000 square kilometers. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the north of Alice Springs, including Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala, and Yuendumu, as well as several homelands and outstations. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged, with over 80% of the population being Aboriginal people.

- We are passionate about empowering our communities and making a difference by working together under the strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.
- Our goal is to foster quality living and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment.
- We aim to build proud, strong, and connected communities!

Primary Objective

Lead coordination with internal Central Desert Regional Council teams and external partners to support effective competition delivery and workforce development.



This includes working closely with Community Safety Patrol teams to support travel, competitions and risk management; partnering with peak sporting organisations (e.g. AFL, basketball and other relevant codes) to support accredited training, coaching and umpire pathways; and engaging with schools, local authorities, community organisations and relevant NGOs to align activities with community priorities and strengthen participation pathways.

What's on Offer?

- Generous base salary (Level 7: $95,298.40 / Package: $108,889.42) - Pro Rata
- Opportunities for fast career growth
- 6 weeks of annual leave per year
- 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)
- 12 public holiday days per year
- Relocation Advantages
- 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC Day
- 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year's
- 15 days of personal leave accrued per year

To Apply

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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

The Selection Criteria must be addressed for your application to be considered.

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