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

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application in order to be considered. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website https://eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

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 Council Services Manager (CSM) will lead and strategically manage the delivery of Council Services in community to ensure effective and efficient operations aligned with East Arnhem Regional Council’s goals. The CSM will foster community engagement, drive operational excellence, and nurture team development to achieve superior service delivery, environment sustainability, and cultural responsiveness within the community.

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

Tertiary qualification or substantial experience in community service delivery, operations management, or leadership in a local government or similar environment.

Demonstrated experience in leading multi-functional teams and managing diverse operations including municipal, commercial, and community programs.

Proven ability to plan, manage budgets, and deliver projects in line with organisational goals and timelines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated capacity to make sound operational decisions in complex environments.

High-level interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to engage across a range of cultural and community contexts.

Proven administrative competence including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems.

Demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety and ability to implement safe systems of work.

Current C Class Drivers with ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

Hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence or willingness to obtain.

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 8 – Salary $111,522 - $118,314 (excluding super and locality allowance).

You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Housing and Relocation Assistance are available with this position.

Applications will be received until 14th November 2025

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Manager, Shannon Cervini, via email to: [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.