• Ref code: 6575777
• Full-time, Short-term contract
• Salary package commencing at $76,678 (inclusive of superannuation and leave loading)
• Based in Alice Springs

The Role

As the Administration Officer - Community Services, you will be responsible for the administration of MacDonnell Regional Council's Youth Services and Community Safety services. You will work in collaboration with Managers from both departments to plan, schedule and monitor programmes. You will prepare and collate reports and correspondence for funding bodies, Local Authorities and Councils alongside acting as a point of contact for general inquiries.

To be successful, you will ideally hold or be working towards Certificate III in a related discipline or Business Administration and similar experience within an administration role in an office environment.

This is a short-term, temporary position for an approximate of 4-6 months (with potential to extend) to provide support for a period of Parental Leave.

About MacDonnell Regional Council

This position will be based in our Alice Springs Office, which is the regional headquarters to councils' 13 remote communities and outstation locations. The MacDonnell region is located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000 sq km and with an estimated population approaching 7,000, it has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.

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.

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.

Applications close when a suitable candidate is found.

For further information contact Human Resources department on [email protected] using the subject line: Administration Officer - Community Services - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs or (08) 8958 9600.

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