Regional Manager Youth Services

Full-Time Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Manager Youth Services to lead the delivery of youth programs across the Barkly region. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving high-quality service delivery, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting youth development initiatives in both Tennant Creek and remote communities.

As part of the Community Services Directorate, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Youth, Sport & Recreation (YSR), Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), YouthLinx, and the Tennant Creek Youth Centre (TCYC). You will work closely with the Director of Community Services to plan, innovate, and deliver programs that respond to community needs and align with funding and organisational priorities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic regional environment, building strong relationships, and supporting staff across multiple locations.

The position holder must be willing and able to travel throughout the Barkly region, including remote communities. Travel may be frequent, sometimes required at short notice, and may involve overnight stays to support staff, engage with stakeholders, and monitor program delivery.

The Essentials

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing financial and funded programs across multiple communities.
• Proven skills in performance management, training, and mentoring, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively in culturally diverse settings, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, family, and community structures.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
• Driver’s Licence.

About You

• You can confidently manage daily operations and lead a small team to achieve results.
• You engage respectfully with community members and stakeholders, resolving issues effectively and collaboratively.
• You are committed to maintaining high service standards, supporting community safety, and promoting wellbeing across the Barkly Region

The Finer Details

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Above EBA Award Classification of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Annual Salary of $140,420.98 ($5,400.81 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

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 Jonathon Lewis on 0477 412 417.

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 18 December 2025.