Team Leader, Youth And Community Safety - Relocate To Nyirripi

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 31st December 2024 (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 Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety is responsible for Youth, Sports & Recreation (YSR) and Community Safety Patrol programs (CSP) in community in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Regional Manager, Senior Coordinators and Community stakeholders to implement effective YSR and CSP programs across multiple communities.  
2. Manage the day-to-day operation and service delivery of YSR and CSP programs in community, including the facilitation of evening and weekend sessions.
3. Supervise and build the capacity of the YSR and CSP Officers to deliver effective YSR and CSP programs in the community, including the management of rosters, recruitment of officers, training and day-to-day performance management. 
4. Ensure regular inspections are undertaken of Council’s facilities and assets and maintenance requests are logged in a timely manner to ensure they are maintained to the required Council standard.   
5. Provide accurate and timely program reports to senior management, including operational, service delivery, WHS reports and reports on any HR and payroll issues.
6. Be responsive to the needs of the community in the delivery of YSR and CSP programs by liaising with community stakeholders to understand requirements and cultural considerations, ensuring flexibility in program delivery. 
7. Coordinate the purchase of goods and equipment within the approved budget.
8. Be engaged in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture. 
9. Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Supervisor which are within level. 

What’s on offer?

• Fast growing career;
• Generous base salary (Level 5 Base Salary: $74,050.03 / Package: $83,855.25)
• 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;
• 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/113     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.