This role is based in Yuendumu

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 solid 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 are Aboriginal people.

The Role

The Coordinator, Youth and Communities is responsible for overseeing the delivery of Youth and Community Programs for youth in community and working collaboratively on strategic and sustainable planning to promote community safety in the Region 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 6 Base Salary: From $86,773.82 / Package $99,149.10)
- 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 as from $40.00 per week plus utilities.

Full Time, Fixed Term - End Date 30th November 2028 (extension subject to government funding).

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.

- Closing date: 30-10-2026
- Location: Yuendumu

📌 Coordinator, Youth and Community Safety (Yuendumu)
🏢 Central Desert Shire
📍 Yuendumu