Location: Yuendumu
Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer program services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to program operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you!
- 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!
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 are Aboriginal people.
The Senior Coordinator, Youth and Communities is responsible for overseeing the delivery of Youth, Sport and Recreation Programs and Community Safety Programs to promote community safety and recreation and youth activities in the Region in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
- Fast growing career
- Generous base salary (Level 7 : Base Salary: $95,298.40 / Package $108,889.42)
- 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year
- 12 public holiday days per year
- 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day
- 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)
- 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's
- 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
- 17.5% leave loading
- and much more!
We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.
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: 04-09-2026
- Location: Yuendumu
