Municipal Services Supervisor – Ramingining

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Services Supervisor to lead the delivery of essential municipal services in Ramingining. This hands-on role sits within the Council Services team and plays a key part in keeping community infrastructure, public spaces and waste services safe, compliant and well maintained. If you enjoy leading teams and working in a remote community environment, this role offers meaningful and varied work.

What you’ll do:

- Lead and supervise the Municipal Services team to deliver safe, compliant and reliable municipal services.
- Oversee day-to-day operations including waste management, landfill activities, roads maintenance and grounds upkeep.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and legislative requirements through inspections, reporting and corrective actions.
- Coordinate daily work schedules, manage attendance and performance, and support staff capability development.
- Operate and oversee the safe use and maintenance of plant, vehicles and equipment.
- Respond to operational issues, emergencies and severe weather events in line with established procedures.
- Ensure Municipal Services work plans, waste initiatives and public area inspections are conducted in line with schedules and that outcomes are recorded and reported as required.
- Comply with WHS policies, procedures and legislation to maintain a secure workplace.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Council Services Manager.

What we’re looking for:

- Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in municipal services, civil works, waste management or similar operational environments.
- Current MR driver licence and relevant plant competencies (such as backhoe, skid steer or loader), with the ability to drive manual vehicles in remote conditions.
- Demonstrated experience supervising teams and delivering operational services in a local government or similar setting.
- Strong planning,



problem-solving and decision-making skills in a resource-constrained environment.
- Proven commitment to workplace health and safety and the ability to implement safe systems of work.
- Experience working in, or with, remote communities and an understanding of community-based service delivery.

What you’ll receive as a full-time permanent employee:

- A competitive salary (Level 6) $96,200.42 - $102,058.97 per year, excluding super), with annual reviews under the Enterprise Agreement
- 6 weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- A generous Locality Allowance, along with an outdoor allowance and subsidised housing at $75 per week to support living in remote East Arnhem communities
- Relocation and repatriation support for the role
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including training and study support, within a strong, diverse, community-focused environment

Employment is subject to a Criminal History Check and NT Working with Children Clearance. Travel to remote communities may be required.

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

How to Apply
Apply via our website: eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/positions-vacant

Applications close: 30 November 2026
However, applications will be assessed progressively as they are submitted.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria in the Position Description.

To view the Position Description, please copy the link below and open it in a new browser window: https://irp.cdn-website.com/79fa6d12/files/uploaded/Municipal+Services+Supervisor-ee0661e8.pdf

For further information:
Vicki Wassens – Council Services Manager - ••••@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au or 04•• ••• 273.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

East Arnhem Regional Council reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

📌 Municipal Services Supervisor - Ramingining (Darwin)
🏢 East Arnhem Regional Council
📍 Darwin