MacDonnell Regional Council's vision is many voices, one dream, building a quality desert lifestyle and our mission is to improve the lives of Council residents by delivering valued and relevant services.

• Salary package commencing at $87,570 inclusive of superannuation and leave loading
• 6-weeks annual leave
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
• Alice Springs based

In the past 12 months 75% of MRC's remote communities have received mobile coverage and 4g coverage. This has led to an increased usage of mobile devices for residents across the region. To assist residents with this global transition MRC has developed the MacConnect program. The role of Project Officer will play an integral part educating and training residents in, but not limited to, Digital Literacy and Digital Safety, as well as other duties pertaining to the role.

MacConnect is an exciting and new service MRC will provide to its residents.

MacDonnell Regional Council is seeking a dedicated Project Officer - Digital & Library Services to join our team.

Reporting to the Manager Community Safety, you will be responsible for implementing the MacConnect Program in 13 remote Indigenous communities.

More specifically, your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Design, develop and coordinate the MacConnect program in collaboration with the Manager Community Safety
• Deliver relevant Digital Literacy and Digital Safety training workshops in MRC's 13 remote communities, build the digital skills capacity and knowledge of program participants
• Collaborate with NT Libraries and other stakeholders to provide and maintain cost-free Wi-Fi internet connectivity in all MRC Communities and promote this service
• Provide onsite support and advice to MRC Services regarding IT issues, in collaboration with the Manager Community Safety and Manager Information Services
• Gather program data, undertake program reporting and assist the Manager community Safety in the compilation of reports for external stakeholders
• Develop and conduct ongoing program evaluation of the MacConnect program
• Provide continuous improvement to program delivery
• Oversee the development of promotional materials and program resources
• Develop and facilitate collaborative, appropriate and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery

Under MacDonnell Regional Council's Special Measures Scheme, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position and will be preferenced in the selection process if they meet all the essential selection criteria and are suitable at the position level.

Please note: It is a requirement of this role that successful candidates have a current Driver's Licence, with manual driving capacity. This role also requires a current Ochre Card or the ability to obtain one.

For details contact Peter Devine on (08) 8958 9630.