Regional Manager, Children's Services & Libraries

This a residential, full time position, living and working in Alice Springs, Central Australia. We are managing a national talent search and relocation assistance will be negotiated as part of the package, where applicable.

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.

Their vision is that Central Desert people have equality of access to services and opportunities that enhance their well-being and their mission is to protect and improve the wellbeing of their communities, by providing local government and other services, for people today and tomorrow, their strategy is Two Ways – One Outcome.

The Regional Manager, Children’s Services and Libraries will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the sustainable delivery of Childcare Services and Libraries to communities in the Central Desert Regional Council area in accordance with Council’s strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures, legislation and funding requirements.

You will be a passionate, natural leader with extensive experience managing the delivery of Child Care or Education based programs and have a demonstrated proficiency in financial and contract management, budgeting, reporting, funding and service delivery.

In addition, you will have significant experience driving and managing program efficiency, whilst developing, championing and overseeing the implementation of substantial projects and initiatives. You will hold a tertiary qualification in a related field and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a proficient analytical and problem solving ability.

The successful candidate will have an excellent awareness, understanding and sensitivity towards Aboriginal culture and law, along with the proven ability and experience to communicate proficiently within Aboriginal communities and diverse stakeholder groups. Please note, there will also be remote travel requirements including light plane and 4WD.

If you are all of the above and passionate about the successful delivery of an organisation's vision and strategic plan and display a high degree of professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour then we would like to hear from you.

In return you will receive a competitive base salary and an excellent benefits package, including 6 weeks annual leave, 12 extra days of in lieu (TOIL) 15 public holidays, an additional 4 paid leave days, salary packaging options, flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance, if applicable.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you must meet the above criteria, have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status and currently hold or be willing to obtain the relevant clearances, checks and requirements that are essential for this role.

For a confidential discussion and more information contact Mark Williams on 04•• •••272, for email enquiries and application submissions please forward in Word format to ••••@communityconsultingaustralia.com.au  

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and this role may close when a suitable candidate is appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.