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About You:


First and foremost, we are looking for a people person with the ability to form trusted working relationships with the leadership team across the organisation. Self-managing and accountable, you will thrive in a culture of collaboration and partnering with your stakeholders. 


 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 business partner, employee relations supports the Regional Manager in the delivery of employee relations and industrial relations functions and advice across the organisation, as well as training and supporting management and employees in the interpretation and application of legislation in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies and procedures, and relevant 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 9 : Base Salary: $109,160.59 / Package $124,171.75)

  • 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.


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