Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer  program services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to program operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you! 

 Full Time - End Date 30 June 2023 (extension subject to government funding).

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 (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.

The Role

The Coordinator, Aged Care is responsible for coordinating aged care services across assigned Council locations, ensuring service continuity, continuous improvement and legislative compliance in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

What’s on offer?

• Fast growing career;
• Generous base salary (Level 5: Base Salary: $72,243.93 / Package $81,441.49);
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 12 public holiday days per year;
• 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
• 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year;
• 17.5% leave loading;
• Relocation benefits available
• And much more!

Living in the Community:

• Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum;
• Remote allowance tax deduction;
• Subsided housing from $25 per week;
• 8am-4.36pm job impacting lives;
• Flexibility to live your life;

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please download the Position Description and address the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) and email along with your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.

Address of Selection Criteria is required for your application to be considered.

Position open until filled.