Assistant Program Manager, Remote Australia Employment Service

This position works across Nyirripi and Yuelamu communities in Central Australia.

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 are Aboriginal people.

• 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!

The Role

The Assistant Program Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of Remote Australia Employment Services across Central Desert communities within their designated region. The role provides day-to-day supervision, guidance and operational support to community-based staff, performs culturally responsive case management, including participation activities, training pathways and employment outcomes. Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Assistant Program Manager engages with community stakeholders and works with the Community Projects Coordinator to deliver local projects and ensure services are delivered in line with funding guidelines, contractual obligations and Council policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

What’s on Offer

• Generous base salary (Level 7 : Base Salary: $95,298.40 / Package $108,889.42)
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year
• 12 public holiday days per year
• 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day
• 12 extra days off in lieu (TOIL)
• 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's
• 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year
• 17.5% leave loading

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers page.

Please note:

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.

• Closing date: 02-10-2026
• Location: Nyirripi,Yuelamu