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Primary Objective


The Program  Manager, Children’s Services and Libraries is responsible for supporting and leading early childhood learning and development within the Child Care centre in accordance with the National Quality Framework and Standards, and 


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 total remuneration package Level 8: $111,927.40 -  Base $98,396.47 )

  • 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year

  • 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)

  • 12 public holiday days per year

  • 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day

  • 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's

  • 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year

  • 11.5% superannuation

  • and much more!


To apply


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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.


Position open until filled.

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