Generalist, People & Culture

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 Generalist, People and Culture provides quality support which drives the activities within the People and Culture (P&C) function, ensuring they are understood and valued in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, agreements, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of organisational design, workforce planning, workplace reform, recruitment and selection and job design activities to prepare for current and future people challenges.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practice to develop, retain and motivate a skilled workforce in accordance with Council policy and relevant legislation including industrial relations law.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative People & Culture and people management initiatives that contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Facilitate the coordination and ensure compliance with mandatory learning and development (L&D) requirements across Council. Manage and maintain a register of mandatory learning and development (L&D) across Council.
• Research best practice in contemporary human resources management in collaboration with the Specialist, P&C to identify appropriate initiatives and strategies and provide recommendations
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative people practices that supports a positive culture.
• Be engaged in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Supervisor which are within level.

Whats on offer?

• Total Remuneration Package $81,288.31 (salary $72,243.93) including
• 6 weeks of annual leave
• 4 additional leave days
• 17.5% leave loading
• 10.5% superannuation

The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful. Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from www.bushready.nt.gov.au or bushtel.nt.gov.au.
To apply for this position, please download the Position Description to address the selection criteria on a cover letter of 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.

• Closing date: 16-09-2022 16:51
• Directorate: Corporate Services
• Location: Alice Springs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $72,243.93 per year