Team Leader - Youth Services
- Lead a team focused on youth services in remote Aboriginal communities.
- Deliver programs that empower young people and strengthen local capacity.
- Foster positive relationships with stakeholders and promote cultural diversity.
Alice Springs, Australia
Reference: 6924596
Join Our Team as a Team Leader Youth Services
- Competitive Salary: Starting at $83,804.00 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 fixed-term full-time position is currently funded through to December 2026, with a further two-year funding renewal confirmed.
- Location: Multiple Remote Aboriginal Communities
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:
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a genuine difference, we want to hear from you. Use your skills in youth team leadership, program delivery and community development to empower young people, strengthen local capacity, and encourage lasting positive change across remote communities.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Willingness to learn and commitment to building a positive workplace environment
- Effective team player mentality with a strong work ethic
- Sound decision making abilities, including an analytical approach to problem solving
- Certificate level qualification or relevant experience
- Current NT Drivers Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain
- 4WD certificate or ability to obtain
- Current NT Working with Children's Check (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
- Satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check or ability to obtain
- Experience in maintaining effective and positive professional relationships with stakeholders
- Previous experience of working in a cross-cultural environment and the ability to live and work in a remote Aboriginal community
- Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference
Amazing benefits you can't miss
- Christmas Shutdown (3 gifted days)
- 12 days paid personal/ carers leave
- 10 days cultural & ceremonial leave
- Parental leave: 8 weeks primary, 2 weeks non-primary caregiver
- Up to 15 days study leave for professional growth
- NAIDOC public holiday celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture
Ready to Apply?
For more details, check out the Position Description or get in touch with our Executive Manager Youth and Community Safety at 08 8658 9600.
Applications will remain open until the position is filled —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.'
Applications Close: 16 Nov 2026
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