Services

At MacDonnell Regional Council, we are committed to building a quality desert lifestyle for our residents across 13 communities. Our Council Services, comprising several sections, is pivotal in achieving this vision. With funding from various sources, we employ nearly 175 dedicated individuals to ensure the well-being and safety of our communities.

Significant detail relating to the services provided by MRC is contained within the Regional Plan. 

List of Council and Other Services

Council Services

Core Council Services 
  • Animal Management 
  • Cemetery Management
  • Internal Roads Maintenance and Traffic Management
  • Parks and Open Spaces 
  • Sports Grounds
  • Street Lighting 
  • Waste Management 
  • Weed Control and Fire Hazard Reduction 
  • Administration
  • Service Level Guidelines and Sustainability Practices
  • integration of UNSDGs
Infrastructure and Asset Management Services
  • Project Management
  • Housing and Facilities Management
  • Fleet Management
Support and Administration Services
  • Financial Management 
  • Governance and Strategy
  • Information and CommunicationsTechnology 
  • People and Capabilities

Non-Council Services

Commercial Services
  • Airstrip Maintenance 
  • Australia Post
  • Centrelink Agency 
  • Indigenous Essential Services 
  • Outstations
Community Services 
Aged and Disability Services 
  • Aged Care Services 
  • School Nutrition Program 
Children’s Services 
  • Early Learning Program 
Community Safety 
  • Community Safety Program 
Digital and Library Services 
  • Library Program 
  • Digital Literacy Program 
Youth Services 
  • Youth Services & Outside School Hours Learning Program 
  • Remote Sports Program 
  • Meeting the Youth Gap