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!

Full Time - End Date 30 June 2025 (extension subject to government funding).

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 (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 Coordinator, Aged Care is responsible for coordinating aged care services across assigned Council locations, ensuring service continuity, continuous improvement and legislative compliance 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 5: Base Salary: $74,050.03 / Package $83,855.25)


• 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


• Relocation benefits available


• and much more!

Living in the Community:

• Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum


• Remote allowance tax deduction


• Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities


• 8am-4.36pm job impacting lives


• Flexibility to live your life

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

Please contact Marlin for further enquiries

Email: marlin.desilva@centraldesert.nt.gov.au

Mobile: 0439 308 818

To Apply

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Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.

Position open until filled.

• Closing date: 15-05-2024
• Location: Lajamanu
• Position Description and Information Package: 104503-PD---Coordinator-Aged-Care.pdf

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