Coordinator Community Safety - Alice Springs

• Fantastic employee benefits - 6 Weeks paid annual leave
• Salary package commencing at $94,518 (inclusive of superannuation and leave loading)
• Full time, Fixed-term position
• Based in Alice Springs with frequent travel to communities in the MacDonnell Region

The MacDonnell region is located in the centre of Australia. Covering 270,000sq 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.

As the Coordinator Community Safety, you will be responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of Community Safety programs in designated MacDonnell Regional Council communities and ensure that the responsibilities of this positon are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and the core values of the Council.

This position will be based in Alice Springs with frequent travel to the allocated communities across the MacDonnell Region.

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 12 months of experience in a similar role with a keen interest in learning about Aboriginal culture and hold a current C Class drivers Licence and a 4WD Certificate. The ideal candidate will also have a high level of communication skills and ability to foster collaborative frameworks with community stakeholders, including training and mentoring staff with different levels of literacy and numeracy.

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.

For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description available on the application page, or contact Liz Scott, Manager Community Safety and Library Services on 08 8958 9659.