Barkly Regional Council is seeking a reliable and community-minded Dog Ranger to help promote public safety, responsible dog ownership, and animal welfare across the Barkly region.

In this practical, hands-on role, you’ll respond to dog-related complaints, patrol communities, safely handle and impound dogs, and care for animals at the Council pound. You’ll also educate residents, investigate incidents, maintain accurate records, and work with local veterinary services and community organisations.

• Demonstrated experience in dog handling, animal care, animal management, or a similar practical role. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain any authorisation required to undertake dog control and enforcement duties under relevant legislation and Council by-laws. 
• Knowledge of animal welfare principles, responsible dog ownership, and safe dog handling practices. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and manage difficult situations. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, maintain accurate records, and use basic computer systems. 
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. 
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. 
• National Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory). 
• Northern Territory Driver’s Licence (minimum C Class). 

• You have clear communication skills and the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 
• You have the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, keep accurate records, and use basic computer systems.
• You have a commitment to public safety, animal welfare, and responsible dog ownership.

• Full-Time – Permanent position paying an annual salary ranging between $69,616.15 to $76,347.37 – Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Salary sacrifice options
• Recognition rewards, including Years of Service awards.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

No Employer-Provided Housing: The employee will be responsible for finding, renting, and paying for their own accommodation.

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.

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.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an application covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.

You should receive a delivery receipt, if you don't, please resend, as it is your responsibility to ensure we receive your application.

For further information, contact Peter Campbell on 0428 678 889.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

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Barkly Regional Council is seeking Companion Animal/Cleaner Community Officers throughout the Barkly region. This flexible, region-wide role supports community wellbeing through animal care and education, or cleaner-community initiatives.

The role is a three-year funded traineeship, with employment subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing funding. You’ll work towards completing a Certificate III in Animal Care Services (ACM30122 or equivalent) while building practical skills and experience.

Depending on your strengths, interests, and community needs, the role can focus on either:

Companion Animal Focus (90% Animal / 10% Community)

• Support visiting veterinary teams at remote community clinics.
• Assist with the safe handling and care of pets under veterinary guidance.
• Observe animal health and report welfare concerns.
• Share practical information about animal care and safety.
• Maintain animal population, registration, and health records.
• In Tennant Creek, gain hands-on experience at the Council Dog Pound.

Cleaner Community Focus (90% Community / 10% Animal)

• Encourage residents to keep their community clean, safe, and healthy.
• Organise clean-up activities with local youth and volunteers.
• Manage a community tool-loan program.
• In Tennant Creek, help residents sort rubbish and assist with basic equipment hire at the Landfill.

Both focus areas involve community engagement, accurate record keeping, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Eligibility: 

Identified Role: Identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. 

As an Identified Role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 35A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). 

This is a three-year funded traineeship position. Ongoing employment is subject to meeting expected performance targets as set out in Key Accountabilities and ongoing funding. 

This position is designed as a flexible, region-wide role, not specific to a single community. 

• Strong knowledge of local community dynamics and an established ability to build relationships with Indigenous leaders, Elders, and community stakeholders. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with residents about hygiene risks, as well as confidently deliver educational materials to youth and school groups. 
• Physically capable of working outdoors in varied weather conditions, handling animals safely under veterinary guidance, and operating lawn maintenance equipment. 
• Basic data entry and tracking skills to support the animal population database, tool registries, and landfill paperwork. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, practices, and risk management principles.  
• Required to actively participate in Nationally Accredited Training, being ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (or equivalent).  
• National Criminal History Check. 
• Working with Children Clearance.  (Ochre Card – Northern Territory). 
• Northern Territory Driver’s Licence (minimum C Class). 

• You have clear and respectful communication skills.
• You have the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, keep accurate records, and use basic computer systems.
• You have a commitment to public safety, hygiene and animal welfare.

• Part-Time – Fixed-Term position paying an hourly rate of $35.23 – Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata).
• Recognition rewards, including Years of Service awards.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

No Employer-Provided Housing: The employee will be responsible for finding, renting, and paying for their own accommodation.

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.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an application covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.

You should receive a delivery receipt, if you don't, please resend, as it is your responsibility to ensure we receive your application.

For further information, contact Hayley Sandstrom on 0498 046 888.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 12November 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a skilled and dedicated Mechanic to join our team! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive organisation committed to serving our diverse communities.

As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing Council’s fleet, plant, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the Barkly region. You will undertake preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections, supporting workshop operations and supervising day-to-day activities.

This role is based in Tennant Creek but will involve travel to remote communities, with overnight stays as required, to undertake inspections, servicing, repairs, and breakdown responses.

• AUR30405 Certificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology. 
• AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology.
• Substantial relevant experience in the repair and maintenance of fleet, heavy earthmoving plant and machinery, including the ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Demonstrated experience servicing and repairing vehicles and heavy plant in remote or field-based environments.
• Demonstrated experience servicing, repairing, and maintaining heavy plant, machinery, trucks, and light vehicles.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance programs and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote and demanding environment.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety principles and safe work practices.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Northern Territory Driver's Licence (minimum C Class).

• You have experience repairing and maintaining heavy vehicles and equipment, with a strong focus on safety and quality.  
• You’re a problem-solver who enjoys working independently, especially in remote and challenging environments. 
• You’re committed to delivering reliable service and supporting community safety across the Barkly region.

• Full-Time – Permanent position paying an annual salary of $100,405.65, above award and EA rates – Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Salary sacrifice options
• Recognition rewards, including Years of Service awards.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.

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.

To apply for your new adventure, submit an application covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.

You should receive a delivery receipt, if you don't, please resend, as it is your responsibility to ensure we receive your application.

For further information, contact George Giannopoulos on 0427 384 708.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 5 November 2026.