Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety - Community based role

Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety - Community based role

This role is based in Laramba, Lajamanu OR Nyirripi

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 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. 

The Role:

The Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety is responsible for Youth, Sports & Recreation (YSR) and Community Safety Patrol programs (CSP) in community in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

What's on offer?

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  • Fast growing career;
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  • Generous base salary (Level 5 Base Salary: From $80,523.66 / Package $92,007.57)
    
     
  • Additional 15% loading applies to the above salary due to the Tuesday-Saturday roster. 
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  • 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
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  • 12 public holiday days per year;
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  • 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
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  • 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
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  • 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year,
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  • 11% superannuation
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  • And much more!

Living in the Community:

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  • Remote allowance of $3,500 per annum;
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  • Remote allowance tax deduction
    
     
  • Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities. 
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Full Time, Fixed Term - End Date 30th November 2028 (extension subject to government funding).

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: 21-08-2026
• Location: Laramba,Lajamanu,Nyirripi
• Position Description and Information Package: 104330-PD---Team-Leader--Youth-and-Community-Safety.pdf