Coordinator - Council & Essential Services

Join MacDonnell Regional Council - Make a Real Difference in Central Australia!

• Position Title: Coordinator - Council & Essential Services
• Competitive Salary: Starting at $93,109 per annum.
• Based: Wallace Rockhole
• Term Type: This position is Permanent, Full-time role

Why you'll love working here

• Live and work in stunning Central Australia - from serene waterholes to vibrant desert sands
• Join a diverse, culturally rich team - 78% of our workforce is Indigenous
• Make a tangible impact in the community every single day
• Community based housing available for non-locals

Amazing Benefits You Can't Miss

• 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 12% superannuation contributions
• Christmas Shutdown (3 gifted days)
• 12 days paid personal/ carers leave
• 10 days cultural & ceremonial leave
• Parental leave: 8 weeks primary, 2 weeks non-primary caregiver
• Up to 15 days study leave for professional growth
• NAIDOC public holiday celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture

Who We're Looking For

Are you an experienced

Coordinator - Council & Essential Services who thrives on challenges and loves being the go-to person for leading teams and delivering community outcomes?

You'll Need

• Coordinate operational service delivery and administrative requirement related to municipal and commercial operations in relation to; animal management, cemetery management, internal roads maintenance, parks and open space management, waste management, weed control and hazard reduction.
• Provide leadership, supervise and monitor Council Services staff in performance of duties.
• Provide accurate and timely service delivery and contracts reports to Manager Council Services and Manager Commercial Services.
• Maintain PowerWater infrastructure and respond to emergency and after-hours call-outs, including actual or potential interruptions to essential services and other critical incidents.
• Adaptability, collaboration, and passion to make a difference

Ready to Jump In?

Send Us

• A one-page cover letter explaining why you're perfect for this role
• Your resume

Check out the Position Description or contact Stuart Millar, Manager Council Services at 08 8958 9600 for more info.

Applications are open until we find the perfect candidate - so act fast!

Important Info

• Must have valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
• This role is a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NT). Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants will receive priority consideration if eligible.