Remote Community Services Coordinator — Lead Practical Operations

MacDonnell Regional Council; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing for you and your family—¹

Work vehicle for business use

Six weeks' annual leave plus 17.5% le…

12% superannuation

Three gifted Christmas shutdown days

12 days' paid personal/carer's leave

10 days' cultural and ceremonial leave

Up to 15 days' study leave

Paid parental leave

An additional NAIDOC public holiday

Job summary

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking a capable, practical person to coordinate council services in remote communities, guiding a small team responsible for waste collection, road maintenance, parks, cemetery services and other municipal tasks. This role involves community engagement, coordinating crews, equipment and budgets in a remote setting.

Successful candidates are practical, decisive and respectful of local knowledge, with a driver licence and willingness to travel on unsealed roads.

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 genuine respect for others.
• A current driver licence and willingness to travel on unsealed roads.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the community and identify work requiring attention
• Brief the crew and organise daily priorities
• Supervise, mentor and support local employees
• Coordinate equipment, vehicles and maintenance
• Manage budgets, records and operational reports
• Work with community members and other local organisations
• Jump into a truck or lend a hand when circumstances require it

Skills

Team supervision

Operations execution

Planning & reporting

Outdoor work

Job description

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking a capable, practical person to coordinate council services in remote communities, guiding a small team responsible for waste collection, road maintenance, parks, cemetery services and other municipal tasks. This role involves community engagement, coordinating crews, equipment and budgets in a remote setting.

Successful candidates are practical, decisive and respectful of local knowledge, with a driver licence and willingness to travel on unsealed roads.