Barkly Regional Council is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join our team in Alpurrurulam. This role is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, presentation, and hygiene of Council facilities to ensure safe, clean, and welcoming environments for staff, residents, and visitors.

Working across Council buildings and community facilities, you will undertake a range of cleaning duties including cleaning amenities, offices, kitchens, and common areas, managing waste and recycling, replenishing supplies, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns. The role requires a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while delivering a high standard of service.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute positively to the Alpurrurulam community through the delivery of essential services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety including manual handling. 
• Previous cleaning experience. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• National Criminal History Check. 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).

• Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and presentation across Council facilities. 
• Be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety while providing quality service to the community.

• Casual position (up to 38 hours per week), classified at Level 2, under the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024, commensurate with experience, knowledge and qualifications.
• Hourly rate of $35.20–$37.93 per hour (including 25% casual loading), commensurate with experience, knowledge and qualifications.
• 12% superannuation.
• 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.

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 William Phipps on 0429 189 443.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 25 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 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).

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 0448 776 199.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Safe House Team Leader – Ali Curung to provide comprehensive case management support to women and children affected by family violence. The role also delivers outreach support to at-risk individuals, providing information, referrals, and assistance to appropriate services.

You will lead the daily operations of the Safe House, ensuring safe, coordinated, and responsive 24/7 emergency accommodation for individuals experiencing domestic, family, and community violence.

This position requires flexibility, as you may need to be on call outside of standard working hours. 

As part of your normal duties, you may be required to sleepover on Council’s premises to supervise an activity or person from time-to-time. In this situation you will be paid a sleepover allowance and an on-call allowance.

• Demonstrated previous experience running Safe Houses or formal qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Community Development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish trust and rapport while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act.
• Solid understanding of the issues surrounding domestic and family violence.
• Functional knowledge of the mandatory reporting legislation related to domestic violence and the protection of children.
• National Criminal History Check. 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory). 
• Driver Licence. 

• You have demonstrated experience in case management, client support, or service delivery, ideally within family and domestic violence, community services, or a similar high-needs environment. 
• You are highly organised, resilient, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.
• You are confident working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and have a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, with the ability to build respectful and trusting relationships in remote community settings. 

• Full-Time – Fixed-Term position paying Level 5, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024. (Funding End Date: 30 june 2026).
• Annual salary of $74,485.60 ($2,864.83 gross per fortnight).
• 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 Adrian Chong on  0448 059 374.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 25 July 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and community-focused professional to join our Community Services team as a Community Safety Coordinator.

This position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of community safety initiatives across the Barkly region, working closely with Night Patrol teams, community members, service providers, Police, Emergency Services, Elders, Traditional Owners, and government agencies to promote safer and stronger communities.

Reporting to the Regional Manager Community Safety and Safe House, you will coordinate community safety activities, support service delivery outcomes, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders across remote communities.

• CHC35021 Certificate III in Community Safety Services or demonstrated experience in Community Safety / Community Engagement programs. 
• Demonstrated background in remote community development.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices.
• HCICS409ARecognise and Respond to Suspected Abuse of Vulnerable People 
• CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• VTP414 4WD Operations on Unsealed Roads Course 
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• National Criminal History Check 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) 
• Driver Licence 

• You’re organised and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficient record-keeping. 
• You’re a self-motivated communicator who can work independently while supporting a busy team. 
• You have experience in administration and customer service, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Full-Time – Permanent position paying Level 8, Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024. (Funding End Date: 30 November 2028).
• Annual salary of $93,646.17 ($3,601.78 gross per fortnight).
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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 Thursday, 25 June 2026.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager Human Resources to lead our Human Resources function and support the delivery of high-quality services across one of Australia's most unique and diverse regions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this senior leadership role is responsible for providing strategic workforce leadership, managing industrial relations, driving organisational development initiatives, and ensuring workforce compliance across Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building a high-performing workforce that supports regional and remote communities.

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Management, or demonstrated experience leading a complex Human Resources function within a large or diverse organisation. 
• Demonstrated experience leading a complex Human Resources function within a large or diverse organisation. 
• Extensive knowledge of industrial relations, employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and organisational governance frameworks. 
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise bargaining, industrial negotiations, and organisational change initiatives. 
• High-level strategic workforce planning and organisational development capability. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level specialist advice to Executive Management and senior stakeholders. 
• Strong leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Demonstrated experience managing organisational risk associated with workforce and industrial matters. 
• National Criminal History Check 
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) 
• Driver Licence  

• You are a strategic and solutions-focused HR leader with extensive experience in workforce management, industrial relations, and organisational development. 
• You possess exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide trusted advice and influence outcomes at all levels of an organisation. 
• You are highly organised and proactive, with a strong focus on compliance, leadership, and driving positive organisational culture and performance.

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Total Remuneration Package of $206,352.66 – $209,464.99 per annum. 
• Individual Flexibility Arrangement (IFA)
• 12% superannuation.
• Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Council vehicle for reasonable private use.
• Housing benefit.
• Housing utility assistance.
• Professional development support.
• Salary packaging opportunities.

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 hayley.sandstrom@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 Tueday, 23 June 2026.

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.