Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $138,289 - $148,633

Delivery and Regional Priorities – Arnhem and Top End

Angurugu, Nhulunbuy

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Make a real difference in remote communities.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering housing services that make a tangible difference in some of the Northern Territory's most unique and diverse remote communities.

As a Senior Housing Officer, you will lead a team responsible for supporting tenants and coordinating tenancy services across Nhulunbuy and Groote Eylandt. You'll provide leadership to staff and contracted service providers, manage remote tenancy support contracts and work alongside communities and stakeholders to achieve better housing outcomes.

What you'll be doing

- Leading a team delivering housing and tenancy services across remote communities
- Managing tenancy support service contracts and provider performance
- Mentoring and supporting staff and contractors
- Building effective partnerships with communities, government and service providers
- Preparing reports, briefs and advice for senior management
- Supporting housing initiatives, service improvements and operational reforms

What you'll bring

- Leadership experience in remote, regional or community-focused environments
- Contract management and stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong communication, problem-solving and relationship‑building skills
- Experience working with Aboriginal communities or culturally diverse stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing priorities and complex operational issues
- Current NT C Class Driver Licence (or equivalent) and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities

Why Join Us





- Lead work that directly improves housing outcomes for Aboriginal communities
- Combine people leadership, contract management and community engagement
- Work closely with remote communities across Arnhem Land and the Top End
- Influence service delivery improvements and housing initiatives
- Join a supportive team committed to making a positive social impact

What We Offer

- Six weeks accrued annual recreation leave
- 12% employer superannuation
- Ongoing NT Public Sector employment
- Regular travel and engagement with remote communities
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Meaningful and rewarding work
- Supportive and team-oriented team environment
- Diverse portfolio of leadership, contracts and stakeholder engagement
- Unique lifestyle opportunities in Nhulunbuy and Groote Eylandt

Relocation & Housing Support

Relocation assistance and housing support may be available, subject to delegate approval and assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Additional Remuneration Opportunities

Overtime may be available when undertaking community travel, delivering emergency programs, or responding to urgent community callouts.

For further information about this vacancy please contact

John Peria, Recruitment Officer on or

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Quote vacancy number

29247

Closing date

21/07/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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