Program Manager, Council Services Delivery (Ti Tree)

Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administe 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!

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 Program Manager, Council Services Delivery is responsible for ensuring delivery and provision of quality municipal and community support services in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage, oversee and administer professional services as part of a large municipal and community support service or for an entire smaller service to external and/or internal customers and clients. 
2. Ensure quality service delivery across multiple sites as per funding agreements, legislation, Council plans and policy. 
3. Manage and report compliance with relevant policy, funding agreements, legislation and Council policy. 
4. Supervise, coach and mentor the team and drive team practices to deliver quality services.
5. Manage program budgets within financial delegation. 
6. Provide expert, program specific, technical advice including development of procedures, investigation of issues and provision of recommendations on service improvements and efficiencies. 
7. Provide frequent formal written and ad hoc reports on the daily operations of site and program delivery across multiple locations. 
8. Manage complex projects within program area ensuring deliverables and timeframes are achieved. 
9. Research, develop and implement program activities, and consult with employees, stakeholders and clients to ensure consistent program delivery across multiple sites. 
10. Foster strong and sustainable community partnership through ongoing collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
11. Be engaged in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
12. Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Manager which are within level.

What’s on offer?

• Fast growing career;
• Generous base salary (Level 8 : Base Salary: $95,996.56 / Package $108,707.79);
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 12 public holiday days per year;
• 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL);
• Vehicle for private usage up to 10,000 kilometers;
• 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
• 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year;
• 17.5% leave loading;
• And much more!

Living in the Community:

• Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum;
• Remote allowance tax deduction;
• Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities
• 8.00 am - 4.36 pm 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, visit https://centraldesert.nt.gov.au/careers/84  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.

Position open until filled.