Council Services Manager - Maningrida NT

Permanent Role - Full Time

About our region

West Arnhem Regional Council covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

More than two thirds of the region’s population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, who reside in a collection of towns, communities and outstations. Council provides a range of local government services to five towns and communities across five wards withmany popular tourist destinations.

About the role

The Council Service Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Council services in the Maningrida community. This includes leading and directing employees through building and maintaining productive teams and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will direct, oversee, and monitor a multidisciplinary team delivering community works, wellbeing activities, swimming pool, postal, administration, trades and events, while building strong relationships and driving high-quality services that genuinely reflect local needs and Council priorities.

About you

- Previous management experience and well-developed skills in: asset management, project management, provision of service delivery programs, people management, budget analysis, and business operations





- Solid relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

- Sound understanding of issues affecting Indigenous communities and a respectful, culturally aware approach.

- Proven skills in asset and project management, service delivery, people leadership, budget analysis, and business operations.

- Solid knowledge of WHS, environmental and local government legislation, and ability to ensure compliance in day-to-day operations.

- Highly organised, able to juggle multiple priorities and meet critical timeframes.

- Clear communicator with well-developed written skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with care

About employment benefits

- Remuneration Package from $136,288 (including base salary $119,531)

- 6 weeks of annual leave

- 17.5% leave loading

- 12% Superannuation

- Phone Allowance

- Relocation assistance

- Subsidisedrent

- Basic furnished accommodation

- Free uniforms

- Study assistance

- Employee Assistance Program

- 50,000 km of stunning Australian outback to explore in your downtime

A full copy of the position description is available on our website.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

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📌 Council Services Manager (Operations Manager) - Maningrida NT (Northern Territory)
🏢 West Arnhem Regional Council
📍 Northern Territory