Barkly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Commercial Services team in Tennant Creek on a Casual – Fixed term basis.

This role supports the delivery of efficient financial and administrative services across Council, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, transaction processing, and general finance support. Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer (AP) and wider finance team, you will contribute to the accurate and timely management of Council’s financial operations.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and values teamwork, accountability, and customer service.

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business. 
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and/or accounts payable. 
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and compliance requirements. 
• High level organisational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. 
• National Criminal History Check. 

• You are reliable and able to maintain a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality in your work. 
• You have excellent organisational skills and can effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• You are a proactive team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

• Casual – Fixed Term position paying Level 4, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.                                                         (End Date: Friday, 9 October 2026).
• Hourly rate of $42.96.
• 12% superannuation.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Expression of Interest 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 Sunil Neupane on 0476 827 847.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.

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Barkly Regional Council is seeking a committed and community-focused Night Patrol Team Leader – Alpurrurulam to support the delivery of community safety services within the Barkly Region.

This role provides leadership to the Night Patrol - Alpurrurulam Team and works closely with community members, Elders, Police, health services, schools, and other stakeholders to promote community safety, wellbeing, and harm minimisation through culturally appropriate approaches. The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting vulnerable people, responding to incidents, encouraging community participation, and promoting safer community environments.

The position holder will be required to work outside ordinary business hours, including evening and night shifts.

• Ability to work outside ordinary business hours, including evening and night shifts. The position operates on a rostered basis of 25 hours per week, scheduled within the span of ordinary hours (currently 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Sunday), as determined by the Supervisor. 
• Knowledge of the Barkly region, including cultural awareness and the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities. 
• National Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory)
• Driver’s Licence

• You are community-minded, culturally respectful, and committed to strengthening relationships between Council and Aboriginal communities across the Barkly Region. 
• You are self-motivated and resilient, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and lead effectively in remote and challenging environments, including night operations. 
• You have experience in community engagement, supervision, or a similar role, with the ability to build trust, manage relationships, and communicate respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders.

• Part-Time Permanent position paying Level 3, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Hourly rate of $30.90.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata).
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Expression of Interest 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 Adrian Chong on 0448 059 374.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Friday, 19 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and hands-on Works Supervisor in Ali Curung to coordinate and supervise day-to-day operational activities in consultation with the Council Services Manager – Ali Curung. In this role, you will oversee municipal works, infrastructure maintenance, plant and equipment operations, and the supervision of staff and contractors to ensure efficient service delivery and positive outcomes for the community.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic remote environment while making a meaningful contribution to the community.

• Demonstrated experience supervising work crews in civil works, construction, municipal services, or a related field. 
• Sound knowledge of plant and equipment operations, maintenance, and infrastructure works. 
• Ability to work in remote environments and undertake physically demanding tasks when required. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. 
• Proven time management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills. 
• Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices. 
• National Criminal History Check. 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) 
• CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) 
• Drivers Licence.  

• You are a hands-on leader with experience supervising operational teams and coordinating municipal, civil, or infrastructure works in a safe and efficient manner. 
• You are organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities while supporting staff, contractors, and community outcomes in a remote environment. 
• You are a strong communicator and problem-solver who can work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and promote a positive, safety-focused team culture.

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Level 6, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Annual salary of $80,804.75 ($3,107.87 gross per fortnight).
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Expression of Interest 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 Paul Wilson on 0437 740 728.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Library Officer to support the delivery of welcoming, accessible, and engaging library services in Elliott. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, supporting community learning, and creating positive experiences for patrons of all ages.

As the Library Officer, you will assist with the day-to-day operations of the library, including customer service, maintaining library collections, supporting digital inclusion, and delivering community programs such as storytelling, arts and crafts, and technology activities.

This position offers a varied and rewarding work environment where you can make a meaningful contribution to the community while working as part of a supportive team.

The position holder will have the ability to work on weekdays and Saturday mornings. 

• Previous customer service and administration experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of general library procedures.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited direction, meet deadlines, prioritise workloads, and manage time efficiently.  
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Well-developed numeracy and literacy skills.  
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and software. 
• Ability to work weekdays and Saturday mornings. 
• National Criminal History Check  
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory)  

• You are friendly, approachable, and passionate about providing excellent customer service to people from diverse backgrounds. 
• You are organised, reliable, and able to manage a variety of tasks in a busy community-focused environment. 
• You enjoy supporting learning and community engagement through programs, technology assistance, and library services.

• Casual position paying Level 4, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Hourly rate of $42.96 (including 25% casual loading)
• 12% superannuation.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Expression of Interest 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 Chris Kinross on (08) 8962 0090.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Customer Service Officer in Tennant Creek. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers visiting or contacting Council and will provide high-quality customer service and administrative support while ensuring enquiries are managed professionally and efficiently.

This role is responsible for reception duties, customer enquiries, inbox and phone management, records management, cashiering, venue bookings, and general administration support. You will also assist with executive support tasks and provide backfill support to other administration roles when required.

The position plays an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience for community members, visitors, and stakeholders.

• Previous customer service and administration experience. 
• Demonstrated experience implementing organisational policies and procedures, managing document control functions, and proactively resolving issues to streamline processes and support operational efficiency. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated experience engaging effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly individuals for whom English is not a first language. 
• Well-developed computer skills, in particular MS Office. 
• National Criminal History Check. 

• You are a friendly and professional communicator with strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people. 
• You are organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and provide efficient administrative support in a busy office environment. 
• You are reliable and adaptable, able to work both independently and as part of a team while supporting a welcoming and professional front reception experience.

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Level 4, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Annual salary of $67,918.20 ($2,612.24 gross per fortnight).
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Expression of Interest 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 Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a committed and community-focused Night Patrol Team Leader – Arlparra to support the delivery of community safety services within the Barkly Region.

This role provides leadership to the Night Patrol - ArlparraTeam and works closely with community members, Elders, Police, health services, schools, and other stakeholders to promote community safety, wellbeing, and harm minimisation through culturally appropriate approaches. The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting vulnerable people, responding to incidents, encouraging community participation, and promoting safer community environments.

The position holder will be required to work outside ordinary business hours, including evening and night shifts.

• Ability to work outside ordinary business hours, including evening and night shifts. The position operates on a rostered basis of 25 hours per week, scheduled within the span of ordinary hours (currently 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Sunday), as determined by the Supervisor. 
• Knowledge of the Barkly region, including cultural awareness and the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities. 
• National Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory)
• Driver’s Licence

• You are community-minded, culturally respectful, and committed to strengthening relationships between Council and Aboriginal communities across the Barkly Region. 
• You are self-motivated and resilient, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and lead effectively in remote and challenging environments, including night operations. 
• You have experience in community engagement, supervision, or a similar role, with the ability to build trust, manage relationships, and communicate respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders.

• Part-Time Fixed Term position (25 hours per week), classified at paying Level 3, Pay Point 1 under the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Hourly rate of $30.90.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata).
• 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 Expression of Interest 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 Adrian Chong on 0448 059 374.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Animal Management Officer to join our Operational Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community safety and animal welfare across the Barkly region.

 It is a requirement of this position that the position holder be willing and able to travel and work in remote communities located within the Barkly Regional Council area, and that the position holder agrees that this requirement may, from time to time, require the position holder to stay overnight.

• Qualifications in Animal Management or a related field
• Experience in animal handling, animal management, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with communities in animal welfare and education. 
• Ability to safely capture and handle dogs and cats. 
• HLTAID009 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• National Criminal History Check. 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory)
• Driver’s Licence. 

• You are confident in handling animals and committed to promoting animal welfare and community safety. 
• You are an effective communicator who can engage respectfully with community members and work both independently and as part of a team. 
• You are adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including travel to remote communities as required.

• Full-Time Permanent position (38 hours per week), classified at Level 3–5, under the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024, commensurate with experience, knowledge and qualifications.
• Annual salary paying $61,057.41-$74,485.60 per annum ($2,348.36-$2,864.83 gross per fortnight), commensurate with experience, knowledge and qualifications.
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 
• 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 Expression of Interest 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 Natrisha Barnett on 0488 776 199.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 1 June 2026.