Operations Coordinator Works

Astc Team Member Portal; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice Springs Town Council is seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to support the daily operations of the Works Depot under the Manager Works. You will coordinate depot crews, resources, and work requests while ensuring priorities are met and information flows smoothly.

This role requires strong administrative capability, budget and procurement experience, and excellent communication to engage community stakeholders and elected members, while maintaining compliance with procedures and

Qualifications

• Current National Criminal History Check is required.
• A Current National Police Clearance issued within the last six months is essential.
• Experience in leadership, administration, budgeting, and procurement is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate depot crews, resources and work requests to meet priorities and ensure smooth information flow.
• Maintain and track depot workflows, inventory movements and administrative records.
• Provide payroll support and ensure compliance with procedures and budget requirements.

Job description

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, Council offers the following benefits:

• Six weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave
• Cultural/ceremonial leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• In-house health and wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free admission to the Alice Springs Aquatic Leisure Centre

Who we Are and our Values

Alice Springs Town Council is an organisation shaping the future of this iconic central Australian town. With over 200 team members across our sites, we offer meaningful career opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in a vibrant and culturally rich environment. Guided by our purpose — 'Together for Alice' — we are working toward a brighter, more prosperous and connected future for our community.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We take ownership of our impact, lead by example, embrace all voices, work together as one, and continuously raise the standard — creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organisation dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes for Alice Springs.

• Accountability– We own our impact
• Leadership– We lead by example
• Inclusion– We embrace all voices
• Collaboration– We work as one
• Excellence– We raise the standard

Description

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced, technically capable, and well‑organised professional to support the efficient daily operations of the Works Depot under the direction of the Manager Works. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage depot crews, resources, and work requests while ensuring priorities are met and information flows smoothly. You will bring a practical, detail‑focused approach to coordinating work orders, inventory and stock movements, administrative records, and payroll support, while maintaining compliance with procedures and budget requirements. This role suits someone who can foster positive working relationships, contribute to safe and compliant depot operations, and provide reliable, hands‑on operational support across a busy and diverse works environment.

Skills And Experiences

What You Will Bring

You will bring demonstrated leadership experience in a similar environment, supported by strong administrative capability and a proven ability to meet budgets and deadlines. You have extensive experience managing diverse and demanding workloads, confidently balancing competing priorities while maintaining high standards and operational efficiency. You possess solid expertise in budget and procurement management, complemented by strong technical skills and the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of work scenarios. With excellent communication and advocacy skills, you are effective in engaging community stakeholders, colleagues, and elected members. You also bring experience leading positive change within organisations, achieving measurable outcomes, and are proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and core IT systems to support effective service delivery.

Must Have

Current National Criminal History Check

Please note

A Current National Police Clearance, issued within the last six (6) months, is an essential requirement for this position.

Enquiries

For questions relating to the application process or the status of your application, please contact the People & Culture Team at .

If you have any position‑specific enquiries, please direct them to the People & Culture Team, who will liaise with the Hiring Manager as required.

Operations Coordinator Works Alice Springs, NT, AU