This role is available in Laramba OR Lajamanu

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 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 people.

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.

What's On Offer?

- Rapid growing career;




- Generous base salary (Level 5 Base Salary: From $80,523.66 / Package $92,007.57)
- Additional 15% loading applies to the above salary due to the Tuesday-Saturday roster.
- 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
- 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
- 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
- 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year,
- 12% superannuation

Living in the Community:

- Remote allowance of $3,500 per annum;
- Remote allowance tax deduction
- Subsided accommodation from $40.00 per week plus utilities.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term role with an end date of 30th November 2028 (extension subject to government funding).

To Apply:

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.

📌 Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Desert Regional Council
📍 Alice Springs