Council Services Manager – Ali Curung

Council Services Manager – Ali Curung
Full-Time – Permanent Position (38 hours per week)
 

Location: Ali Curung

Applications Close: 5:00 pm, Monday 24 August 2026

• About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a dynamic Council Services Manager in Ali Curung. As the Council Services Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team responsible for delivering essential municipal services, community engagement, and local programs. You will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and foster strong relationships with community members, local authorities, and external partners. This vital role ensures our communities are well-maintained, vibrant, and healthy.

This position is performed within remote communities across the Barkly Region. The operating environment differs from many urban workplaces due to geographic isolation, remoteness, cultural diversity, and local operating conditions. Employees are expected to be adaptable, exercise sound judgement, and comply with all Council policies, procedures and Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements. 

Applicants should be aware that working in remote local government requires resilience, flexibility, cultural awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing operational circumstances. 

Many communities within the Barkly Region are subject to alcohol restrictions. The position holder must comply with all applicable community by-laws, alcohol management plans, and relevant legislation while living and working in these communities.

• The Essentials
  • Diploma or trade qualification, or equivalent experience. Experience managing remote and culturally diverse teams. 
  • Proven success in community service delivery and municipal management. 
  • National Criminal History Check. 
  • Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory). 
  • CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card). 
  • Driver’s Licence.  

• About You
  • You possess excellent customer service and communication skills, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with community members, colleagues, and stakeholders.  
  • You are highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining accurate records, and providing efficient administrative support.  
  • You are reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a professional, inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

• The Finer Details
  • Full-Time – Permanent position paying a total remuneration package of $166,667.84–$172,007.05, above award and EA rates – Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
  • 12% superannuation.
  • Six (6) weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
  • Housing benefit.
  • Housing utilities.
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Recognition rewards, including Years of Service awards.
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Additional INFO

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.

• Apply

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to [email protected].

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 Monday, 24 August 2026.