Coordinator Council Services

Remote Communities | Housing | 12% super | Six weeks' leaveNot everyone is built for remote life. You might be.
You won't find traffic jams, crowded offices or a café on every corner here.What you will find is space, responsibility, strong community connections and work where the results are visible every day.
MacDonnell Regional Council is looking for a capable, practical person to coordinate council services in one of our remote communities, approximately a few hours from Alice Springs.This is an opportunity to live remotely, become part of a community and lead the local delivery of services people rely on.
One role. Plenty of hats.
You'll lead a small team delivering waste collection, road maintenance, parks, community spaces, cemetery services and other municipal operations.
On a typical day, you might:
Inspect the community and identify work requiring attentionBrief the crew and organise daily prioritiesSupervise, mentor and support local employeesCoordinate equipment, vehicles and maintenanceManage budgets, records and operational reportsWork with community members and other local organisationsJump into a truck or lend a hand when circumstances require it
This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage entirely from behind a desk. Nor is it for someone who arrives believing they already have all the answers.
Success will come from listening, observing and building trust. You'll bring your operational experience while respecting the knowledge, priorities and established ways of working within the community.
What will help you succeed?
You'll be practical, calm and comfortable making decisions independently. You can lead people without talking down to them, solve problems without creating unnecessary fuss and adapt when the day doesn't follow the plan.
You'll also bring:Experience supervising, mentoring or coordinating a teamPractical operations, maintenance, civil works or service-delivery experienceSound planning, reporting and computer skillsConfidence working outdoors and getting involved when neededCultural awareness, humility and genuine respect for othersA current driver licence and willingness to travel on unsealed roads
Previous remote-community experience would be highly regarded. Experience within council, infrastructure, facilities, trades, community stores or an Aboriginal organisation could all transfer well.
A package designed for remote living
Free housing for you and your family—utilities excludedWork vehicle for business useSix weeks' annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading12% superannuationThree gifted Christmas shutdown days12 days' paid personal/carer's leave10 days' cultural and ceremonial leaveUp to 15 days' study leavePaid parental leaveAn additional NAIDOC public holiday
If you're ready to live remotely, lead practically and become part of community life, this could be exactly the change you're looking for.
For a confidenital discussion, connect with our Recruitment Business Partner, Victoria Williams on 03 9691 4712.
To apply for this job go to: https://macdonnell.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6926752. Applications close 30 September 2026