Senior Administration Officer, Youth and Communities

1 week ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Central Desert Regional Council Full time $71,000 - $82,090 per year
Full Time Fixed Term until 31st December 2026.
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
Primary Objective

The Senior Administration Officer provides quality reception, superior customer service and administration duties to ensure the activities of the function are carried out effectively and communicated in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council's strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and legislation.

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 is Aboriginal.

What's on offer?
  • Generous base salary (Level 4 : Base Salary: $71, / Package $82,009.29)
  • Fast growing career;
  • 6 weeks' Annual Leave accrued per year;
  • 12 public holiday days per year;
  • 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day;
  • 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
  • 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
  • and much more

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.

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.

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