Remote Community Services Coordinator

Recruitmenthub; Alice Springs; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Work vehicle

Six weeks leave

Superannuation 12%

Christmas shutdown days

Personal/carer's leave 12 days

Cultural and ceremonial leave 10 days

Study leave 15 days

Paid parental leave

NAIDOC public holiday

Job summary

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking a capable, practical leader to coordinate council services in remote communities near Alice Springs. The role involves leading a small team across waste collection, road maintenance, parks and cemetery services, and other municipal operations.

You will inspect communities, plan daily priorities, mentor staff and manage budgets and records, while working closely with community members and organisations. A hands-on, community-first approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, mentoring or coordinating a team.
• Practical operations, maintenance, civil works or service-delivery experience.
• Sound planning, reporting and computer skills.
• Confidence working outdoors and getting involved when needed.
• Cultural awareness, humility and respect for others.
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel on unsealed roads.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team delivering waste collection, road maintenance, parks, community spaces, cemetery services and other municipal operations.
• Inspect the community and identify work, brief the crew and organise priorities; supervise on-site.
• Coordinate equipment, vehicles and maintenance; manage budgets and records.
• Work with community members and other local organisations; be hands-on when required.
• Previous remote-community experience and knowledge of local councils or Aboriginal organisations would transfer well.

Skills

Team supervision

Operations experience

Planning & reporting

Outdoor work

Cultural awareness

Driver licence

Travel to remote roads

Job description

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking a capable, practical leader to coordinate council services in remote communities near Alice Springs. The role involves leading a small team across waste collection, road maintenance, parks and cemetery services, and other municipal operations.

You will inspect communities, plan daily priorities, mentor staff and manage budgets and records, while working closely with community members and organisations. A hands-on, community-first approach is essential.