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 are Aboriginal people.

The Role

The Mobile Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for providing high quality repairs and maintenance works of all Council facilities, ensuring properties and facilities are maintained to agreed standards and Work Health and Safety issues are addressed promptly. The Team Leader will also work collaboratively with the builder on larger renovation projects of Council facilities in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

What’s on Offer

Fast growing career

Generous base salary (Level 5 : Base Salary: $78,178.31 / Package $89,327.74)

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!

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

• Providing high quality repairs and maintenance works of all Council facilities.
• Ensuring properties and facilities are maintained to agreed standards.
• Addressing Work Health and Safety issues promptly.
• Working collaboratively with the builder on larger renovation projects of Council facilities in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

• Ability to supervise, oversee and administer repairs and maintenance program services.
• Ability to effectively liaise with community members, contractors, staff, management and key stakeholders on matters relevant to program operations and service delivery plans.