Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are available with this role.

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

The General Manager – Technical and Infrastructure Services is tasked with leading the operational aspects of Building and other Infrastructure, Transport Infrastructure, Fleet Services, Public Lighting and Tenancy services. This role focuses on managing all operational aspects of the Technical and Infrastructure Services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

Relevant tertiary qualifications, or extensive experience in technical and infrastructure services at a senior management level.

Proven ability to lead and manage technical and infrastructure services, with a focus on project management and operations, including effective community engagement.

Strong knowledge in the development and management of technical and infrastructure services, with a strong ability to align initiatives with organisational goals, and implement industry best practices for reliable, innovative, and cost-effective operations and project delivery.

Experience in effectively engaging with key internal stakeholders, understanding their needs, and aligning services to meet these needs.

Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and contribute to successful delivery of projects and services.

Skills in making informed decisions and recommendations based on financial and operational planning and analysis.

Commitment to ethical behaviour, sustainability, social inclusion, equity, and diversity within the workplace.

Proven capability to oversee and develop multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality service outputs.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, for effective stakeholder engagement.

Current manual C Class Drivers licence.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.

Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.

Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with the EARC is subject to a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the inherent requirements to their position.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent Employment

Level 12 - Salary $154,373 - $163,774 (excluding super and locality allowance).

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications will be received until 12th July 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our HR Team by emailing [email protected]

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.