FIXED TERM FULL TIME ROLE BASED IN LAJAMANU, NT - RELOCATION PROVIDED

Designation: Program Manager, Council Services Delivery

Position Location: Lajamanu

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Remuneration: Base Salary Level 8: $107,796.82 - Package: $123,170.30

Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer Council services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to council operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you!

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 robust local involvement and employment.

- We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!

More About Us

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children’s Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu.

The Central

Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

The Role The Program Manager,



Council Services Delivery is responsible for ensuring delivery and provision of quality municipal and community support services 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 8 : Base Salary: $107,796.82 / Package $123,170.30)

- 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year

- 12 public holiday days per year

- 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)

- 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day

- 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's

- 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year

- 17.5% leave loading

- $3500 Remote Area Allowance

- And much more!

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

- 8.00 am - 4.36 pm job impacting lives

- Flexibility to live your life

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

To Apply

Click Apply Now 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.

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

Position open until filled.

📌 Program Manager, Council Services Delivery - Lajamanu (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Desert Regional Council
📍 Alice Springs