Program Manager - Roving, Council Services Delivery

Program Manager - Roving, Council Services Delivery

FIXED - TERM FULL - TIME ROLE

Want to make a difference in the delivery of essential services across remote Aboriginal communities?

Do you have the ability to strengthen the capacity, capability and performance of Council Services operations across diverse communities? Are you skilled in providing operational support, mentoring and technical expertise to ensure municipal, commercial and community support services are delivered in line with contractual obligations, funding agreements, Council plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation? If yes, we want to hear from you!

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 Program Manager - Roving, Council Services Delivery is responsible for strengthening the capacity, capability and performance of Council Services operations across multiple remote Aboriginal communities. Working closely with Regional Managers, Council Services Supervisors and local teams, the role provides operational leadership, mentoring and technical expertise to enhance workforce capability, improve service delivery performance, and support consistent service standards and sustainable community outcomes. The position also provides specialist operational support and temporary leadership coverage where operational gaps, workforce challenges or service delivery risks arise, ensuring municipal, commercial and community support services are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, funding agreements, Council plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

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.

What's on offer?

• Generous base salary (Level 8 : Base Salary: $104,388.82 / Package: $119,276.27)
• 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!

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.

• Closing date: 06-09-2026
• Location: AliceSprings
• Position Description and Information Package: 103300-PD---Program-Manager-Roving-CSD-Aug26.pdf