Join Our Team as a Team Leader Youth Services

• Competitive Salary: Starting at $81,363.00 per annum plus 9.5% loading on ordinary hours
• 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.
• Room to Grow: This is a full time, fixed -term role until December 2026, with the potential for extension.
• Location: Remote Indigenous Community of Mount Liebig.

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 80% 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.

Who We're Looking For:

Are you an aspiring Team Leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you love being the go-to person for your team, helping to drive results and foster a collaborative culture? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Experience in supervising and managing staff and young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Certificate 4 in Youth, Sport and Recreation, Community Development, or Eqivalent work experience.
• The ability to implement Youth Services in a Mt Liebig according to funding requirements, MRC Regional Plan and Youth Services Standards, including the design, delivery and evaluation of programs, all in line with policy and procedure.
• Support the development of Youth Services staff through regular supervision, line management, training and mentoring. Contribute towards building the capacity of local Indigenous staff to create pathways for individual progression.
• Have a current driver's licence and the ability to obtain and sustain an NT Ochre Card and Criminal History Check.
• Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and invested about making a difference.

Ready to Apply?

For more details, check out the Position Description via https://macdonnell.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6838256 or get in touch with our Executive Manager Youth and Community Safety at 08 8658 9600.

Applications will remain open until 02 January 2026 only—so don't wait!

Important Information

To be eligible for this role, you must have valid Australian working rights. This includes Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa.

Important Information

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.'