Assistant Program Manager, Remote Australia Employment Service

Central Desert Regional Council; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Desert Regional Council is seeking a role to manage the RAES program in Yuelamu and Nyirripi and support locals into employment opportunities. You will supervise community-based staff and build relationships with community stakeholders to create employment outcomes.

Day-to-day supervision, guidance, and operational support will be provided to staff, with a focus on local projects and helping participants secure jobs within remote communities of Central Australia.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day you will provide supervision, guidance, and operational support to community-based staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to successfully create employment outcomes.
• Manage local community projects and support your participants into employment.

Job description

Company Description

Central Desert Regional Council serves a vast region of Central Australia covering approximately 282,000 square kilometers. The Council operates nine Service Delivery Centres across remote communities including Anmatjere (Ti Tree), Laramba, Engawala, Atitjere, Yuelamu, Nyirripi, Lajamanu, Yuendumu, and Willowra. The region offers striking desert landscapes and rich, diverse cultures, providing a unique context for community-focused work. Central Desert Regional Council is a professional, supportive, and friendly workplace, offering strong professional development opportunities and clear career pathways for employees.

Role Description

Manage the RAES program in Yuelamu and Nyirripi and support locals into employment opportunities.

In this role you will:

• Day-to-day you will provide supervision, guidance, and operational support to community-based staff.


• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to successfully create employment outcomes


• Manage local community projects and support your participants into employment