Project Coordinator – Junior Rangers (Identified role)- Ti-Tree Based
Central Desert Regional Council – Alice Springs NT
Fixed Term role until 30/10/2026 (extension subject to funding) - Ti Tree based role
Do you possess the ability to supervise, oversee and administer program services? Are you able to liaise with community, contractors, staff, management and stakeholders on issues relevant to program operations and service plans? If yes, we want to hear from you
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 (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children's Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.
The Role
The Project Coordinator - Junior Rangers will play a vital role in delivering the Ti Tree Junior Ranger Program, collaborating with the Project Officer to provide cultural and environmental education to school-aged children at Ti Tree School and within the broader community. The primary objective of the program is to facilitate the intergenerational transfer of First Nations cultural knowledge and resource management practices.
The Project Coordinator – Junior Rangers, in partnership with the Program Manager - Projects, will assist the Steering Committee – comprising of Ranger Groups, Schools, Traditional Owners, and Elders – in developing a place-based curriculum that guides the program's delivery and evaluation. Through this role, the Project Coordinator will ensure that the program aligns with the needs of the community and supports both classroom-based and on-country learning experiences for First Nations students from the Anmatjere region.
What's on offer?
Fast growing career
Generous base salary (Level 6: Base Salary: $84,****** / Package $96,******)
6 weeks' Annual Leave accrued per year
12 public holiday days per year
1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day
3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's
15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
17.5% leave loading
and much more
Living in the Community
Remote allowance of $3,000 per annum
Remote allowance tax deduction
8am-4.36pm job impacting lives
Flexibility to live your life
We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.
To Apply
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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Application Requirements
Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.
Applications will not be considered if the selection criteria questions are not answered in at least 50 words.
Position open until filled.
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