Regional Manager, Children's Services and Libraries

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

Want to make a difference to the lives of children in remote areas?

The Regional Manager, Children’s Services and Libraries is responsible for coordinating and supporting the sustainable delivery of Child Care Services and Libraries to communities in the Central Desert Regional Council area in accordance with Council’s strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures, relevant legislation and funding requirements.

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 10 : Base Salary: $127,305.45 / Package $144,162.41)
• Fast growing career;
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL);
• 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 to apply for this role.

To apply

Click Apply Now and follow the process.

• Closing date: 08-12-2024
• Location: AliceSprings
• Position Description and Information Package: 104840-1.PDF

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