Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety

Central Desert Regional Council; Lajamanu; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

NAIDOC Day off

Extra days between Christmas and NY

Personal leave 15 days

Job summary

Central Desert Regional Council in remote Northern Territory seeks a Team Leader, Youth and Community Safety to oversee Youth, Sports & Recreation (YSR) and Community Safety Patrol (CSP) in Lajamanu or Laramba. You will lead programs in line with Council strategy, policies and legislation, and drive community safety outcomes.

The role offers a fast-growing career path, a base salary from A$80,524 plus a 15% roster loading, six weeks’ annual leave, NAIDOC Day holiday, extra days between Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development or community safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Youth, Sports & Recreation (YSR) and Community Safety Patrol (CSP) programs in communities in line with Council strategy, policies and legislation.

Job description

This role is based in Laramba OR Lajamanu

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 is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. The Council provides a range of services in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. There are also several homelands and outstations. 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.

What's on offer?

• Fast growing career;
• Generous base salary (Level 5 Base Salary: From $80,523.66/ Package $92,007.57)
• Additional 15% loading applies to the above salary due to the Tuesday-Saturday roster.
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
• 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year,
• 12% superannuation

Living in the Community:

• Remote allowance of $3,500 per annum;
• Remote allowance tax deduction
• Subsided accommodation as from $40.00 per week plus utilities.

Full Time, Fixed Term - End Date 30th November 2028 (extension subject to government funding).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Please note:

Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.