Alice Springs, Australia
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About Us:
At MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC), we're proud to call the heart of Australia our home. Spanning a breathtaking 270,000 square kilometres, our region is a land of contrast and beauty—think serene waterholes, vibrant desert sands, rugged mountain ranges, and an abundance of unique flora and fauna.
Our workforce reflects the rich cultural diversity of our region, with 78% of our team being Aboriginal. We honour and respect the traditions and perspectives of our community, so understanding Aboriginal culture—or a willingness to learn—is essential.
About the Role:
The role of Senior Coordinator Quality, Compliance and Strategy - Aged-Care Services will work collaboratively with the Executive Manager to oversee staff management, succession planning, and budget monitoring. This role will serve as the primary liaison with funding bodies, ensuring accurate analysis and submission of performance reports is in line with funding requirements. The Senior Coordinator of Qualify, Compliance and Strategy will support the development of departmental strategic planning initiatives.
This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position until June 2027, with potential of extension.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive Salary: Starting at $109,855 per annum
* Superannuation Benefits: Enjoy 12% employer contributions.
* Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that values cultural diversity and makes a real impact in the community.
Who We're Looking For:
Are you an experienced Senior Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you love being the go-to person to address complex problems, including leading the reporting, strategic planning, and analysis of the departments operations and employee key performance indicators (KPIs). You will be driving workforce planning in collaboration with the Executive Manager by leading recruitment, selection and onboarding as well as overseeing the Quality control and Compliance departmentally. If so, we'd love to hear from you.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* Advanced degree in Individual Support, Community Services or Home Care or working towards these, and experience working in a similar role.
* Senior experience in the Aged-Care industry and familiarity with the Aged-Care standards and regulatory framework.
* Current NT Driver's License
* Current Ochre Card and Criminal History Check
* Leadership experience.
* Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference.
Ready to Apply?
For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact the Director of Community Services on
Applications will remain open until we find the perfect candidate—so don't wait
" The filling of this position is intended to constitute 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 therefore be given priority consideration and preference in selection if they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level of the position."
Applications Close: 29 Aug 2025