• Full-time, fixed-term contract (ending 30 June 2023)
• Total effective package: $71,781 (inclusive of leave loading and superannuation)
• Remote Salary packaging
• Subsidised housing + relocation allowance, up to 3% additional employer super contribution
• Based in Papunya

Welcome to MacDonnell Regional Council. We are located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000sq km, The MacDonnell Region has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.

This position is located in Papunya which is situated 240km northwest of Alice Springs in the Luritja Pintubi Ward of the MacDonnell Regional Council. Papunya is now home to 418 residents who are mainly Luritja speakers. Other language groups in Papunya include Pintubi, Warlpiri and Arrernte.

As the Team Leader - Aged and Disability Services, you will be responsible for the support of the Coordinator Aged and Disability, to ensure the delivery of quality, culturally appropriate services to aged and disability clients in an identified community, and delivery of the School Nutrition Program.

Are you who we're looking for? If you are, you're a Team Leader who has an excellent understanding of client needs and family dynamics in a remote indigenous context. Ideally, you will have a Certificate level 3 qualification in a related field, but if not, all you'll need is a willingness to complete it.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine influence in helping Council improve the lives of our residents and communities, while also further developing your own skills base and career pathways.

MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region's unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and may be preferenced under our Special Measures Policy.

We are seeking to fill this position immediately, therefore applications will be assessed upon being received and the application process will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Amandeep Kaur (Daisy), Manager Aged and Disability Services, 0439 591 397

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