Building Better Services for Tennant Creek!

Full-Time Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours Monday to Friday along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.

About the Barkly Region

The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.

Living in the Barkly

Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons. It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.

Facilities

Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA and several other specialist retail businesses along with a number of cafes, pubs and clubs. Along with a private medical centre the Barkly region’s health needs are met with a 20-bed hospital located in Tennant Creek. Both a primary school and high school are located in Tennant Creek along with a new and modern Youth Centre.

About us

The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.

About the Role

Are you a motivated leader ready to make a lasting impact in one of Australia's most unique regions? Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Council Services Manager to lead community and operational services in Tennant Creek — the heart of the Barkly.

This pivotal role will see you manage a dynamic team to deliver high-quality Council services and programs, ensuring Tennant Creek is a well-maintained, thriving, and healthy community.

The Essentials

• Diploma level qualification and/or trade qualification, and/or experience in a related field.

• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all staff levels in a cross-cultural environment.

• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse teams, with the ability to mentor, develop, support, and motivate staff in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

• Sound understanding of Human Resource Management principles and workplace policies.

• Proven ability to implement Municipal Services and community programs within culturally diverse settings.

• Ability to interpret and apply Local Government legislation, regulations, and relevant policies.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.

• Driver’s Licence.

• Current National Police Criminal History Check.

• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).

• CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

About You

• You have excellent people management skills and mentoring skills.

• You demonstrate the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse and remote settings, including understanding of Aboriginal culture and community structures.

• You are willing and able to travel within the Barkly region, including overnight stays as required.

The Finer Details

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Above EBA Award Classification of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.

• Annual Salary of $120,459.76 per annum ($4,633.07 gross per fortnight).

• 11.5% Superannuation.

• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to [email protected]

Need more information contact Tim Hema on 0437 740 728.

Applications Close 5:00 pm, Friday, 13th June 2025.

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.

Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) prior to commencement.

Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to

providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.