The Senior Grader Operator, Roads is responsible for the on-ground management of Council’s road maintenance and upgrade operations, including the safe, efficient and secure operation of Council’s road plant, equipment, and vehicles in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
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 Indigenous people.
Generous total remuneration package (Base Salary Level 6: $84,246.42 - Package: $96,261.26)
- Fast growing career
- 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year.
- 12 public holiday days per year.
- 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
- and much more!
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this role.
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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.
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: 05-06-2026
- Location: AliceSprings
