Council Services Manager - Elliott

Full-Time Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-minded Council Services Manager to lead our operations in Elliott. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of Council and agency services, managing a dedicated local team, and maintaining strong relationships with the community and stakeholders.

As the Council Services Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of municipal services, including waste management, infrastructure maintenance, and community programs, while also playing a key role in local governance and community engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about community development, thrives in a diverse and remote setting, and is ready to take on a meaningful leadership role.

This role is based in the community of Elliott. The successful applicant will be required to live and work locally and be capable of traveling to remote areas, often on unsealed roads, within the Barkly Regional Council region.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all staff levels in a cross-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse teams, with the ability to mentor, develop, support, and motivate staff in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
• Sound understanding of Human Resource (HR) Management principles and workplace policies.
• Proven ability to implement Municipal Services and community programs within culturally diverse settings.
• Ability to interpret and apply Local Government legislation, regulations, and relevant policies.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
• CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
• Driver’s Licence.
• Diploma level qualification and/or trade qualification, and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

ABOUT YOU

• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels.
• You have strong understanding of local government operations, community services, and municipal management.
• You have proven leadership, planning, and problems-solving skills

THE FINER DETAILS

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Above Award Level of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Annual Salary of $123,460.48 ($4,748.48 gross per fortnight).
• 12% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Housing included (with utilities, basic furniture, and kitchen essentials such as pots, pans, plates, and cutlery).

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].

Need more information, contact Natrisha Barnett on 0488 776 199.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.