Lead a Team.
Strengthen Performance.
Shape What's Next.
Relocation Assistance provided for the right candidate
Base Salary from $137K PLUS 12% Super & Salary Packaging Options!
Partially Furnished Accommodation & Subsidised Rent capped at $105/week
6 weeks Annual Leave + Annual Leave Loading
Lead a diverse commercial portfolio and develop a capable team
Built on a Strong Foundation - West Arnhem Regional Council
West Arnhem Regional Council proudly delivers essential services across one of Australia's most culturally significant and geographically diverse regions.
Our work extends well beyond traditional local government, with responsibilities spanning commercial services, government-funded programs, community infrastructure and business development initiatives that support communities across West Arnhem.
We're committed to delivering practical outcomes, building robust partnerships and creating sustainable opportunities for the future.
You'll be joining a team with strong local knowledge and a genuine commitment to the communities they support.
As their leader, you'll have the opportunity to build on that foundation, supporting their continued development while strengthening the way Council delivers commercial services across the region.
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About the Opportunity
West Arnhem Regional Councilis seeking an experiencedManager Business and Commercial Servicesto join its leadership team inJabiru, Northern Territory.
Reporting directly to theDirector Technical Services, you'll lead Council's Business and Commercial Services portfolio while working closely with the Executive Leadership Team to support informed decision-making and strengthen Council's commercial performance.
People leadership is a significant part of this role.
You'll support and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating an environment where people feel empowered to contribute, grow and deliver great outcomes for the organisation.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll provide commercial oversight across contracts, business services, funding opportunities and financial performance, helping Council continue building a sustainable future.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
Lead, coach and support a multidisciplinary team




Strengthen commercial performance across Council's business portfolio
Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery
Support business development initiatives and new funding opportunities
Provide commercial and financial insights that inform Executive decision-making
Build productive relationships with government agencies, contractors, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders
Promote sound governance, procurement and contract management practices
Contribute to Council's long-term commercial sustainability
For a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities,click here
The Kind of Leader Who Will Thrive Here
You'll enjoy this opportunity if you like understanding how organisations work, building trusted relationships and finding practical ways tostrengthen commercial performanceover time.
You're someone who enjoys supporting people to succeed and believes that the best outcomes come from working collaboratively, listening to different perspectives and taking the time to understand what matters most before introducing improvements.
You'll bring sound commercial judgement, strong leadership capability and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical action.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Atertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Management, Public Administrationor a related discipline,ORsignificant leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading commercial operations, business services, contracts or similarly complex portfolios
Strong financial management capability, including budgeting, reporting, business planning and data analysis skills
Experience leading, coaching and developing multidisciplinary teams
Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Strong understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture
A current C Class Australian Driver's Licence




Experience in local government or remote communities will be highly regarded; however, we're equally interested in leaders who bring transferable commercial expertise together with a collaborative leadership style and a genuine willingness to learn.
Why Join West Arnhem Regional Council?
This is more than a leadership role.
It's an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that values collaboration, practical thinking and continuous improvement while making a positive difference across the communities we serve.
Grow Your Career
Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team
Lead a broad and diverse commercial portfolio
Support and develop an experienced multidisciplinary team
Influence commercial and organisational outcomes
Enjoy genuine variety and autonomy in your role
Be Rewarded
You'll receive a competitivesalary commencing from $137,917 PLUS 12% Super,together with:
Relocation Assistancefor the right candidate
Annual Salary Progressionin accordance with the Enterprise Agreement
Employer-Provided, Partially Furnished Accommodation
Subsidised Rent capped at$105 per week
Annual Jabiru Locality Allowanceof$1,******(single) &$1,******(with dependants)
Salary Packagingoptions to help maximise your take-home pay
Phone Allowanceof$***** per fortnight
Six weeks Annual Leave
Annual Leave Loading
Enjoy the Lifestyle
Living in Jabiru offers the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding leadership career while experiencing one of Australia's most remarkable regions.
Located in the heart of Kakadu National Park, you'll become part of a welcoming regional community and enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that includes fishing, camping, hiking and exploring some of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes.
Join a Team That Values Thoughtful Leadership
At West Arnhem Regional Council, we believe strong organisations are built by people who support one another, value different perspectives and work together to achieve shared goals.
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can develop people, strengthen commercial outcomes and make a meaningful contribution to communities across West Arnhem, we'd love to hear from you -APPLY TODAY!

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