The MacDonnell region is located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000sq km and with an estimated population approaching 7,000, it has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.
This position will be based in our Alice Springs Office, which is the regional headquarters to councils' 13 remote communities and outstation locations.
As the Coordinator Youth Services you will be responsible to oversee the delivery of the MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC) youth services programs including the provision of operational support to remote based youth services (MacYouth) teams throughout a designated region of MacDonnell Regional Council. Coordinator Youth Services will commit to achieving the objectives and strategies contained in the Councils Regional Plan.
Our successful candidate will ideally have relevant tertiary qualifications and at least 3 years relevant work experience or at least 5 years work experience within Youth Services.
MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region's unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and may be preferenced under our Special Measures Policy.
This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine influence in helping Council improve the lives of our residents and communities, while also further developing your own skills base and career pathways.
For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Jessica Kragh, Manager Youth Services, at 08 8958 9619.
Applications will close when suitable candidate is found.
Yearly based
Macdonnell Region,Australia,Australia
Macdonnell Region,Australia,Australia
