Full-Time – Permanent Position (38 hours per week)

Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours Monday to Friday along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.

About Us:

The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.

About the Barkly Region:

The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.

Living in the Barkly:

Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons. It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.





Tennant Creek is the main service hub for the Barkly Region and a key regional centre in the Northern Territory, located on the Stuart Highway between Alice Springs and Darwin. Tennant Creek is approximately 500 km north of Alice Springs, the nearest major regional centre, and around 1,000 km south of Darwin. It provides essential services, employment, and infrastructure for surrounding remote communities across a vast and remote region. The town has a strong Aboriginal cultural presence and is home to the Warumungu people, with deep cultural connections, ongoing traditions, and a strong sense of community identity. Tennant Creek offers a balanced outback lifestyle, combining open natural landscapes with essential town services and a range of community, sporting, and cultural activities.

Facilities:

Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA, specialist retail outlets, hardware and auto stores, cafés, pubs, clubs, a 20-bed public hospital, private medical centre, primary and secondary schools, childcare and early learning facilities, sporting facilities, a Youth Centre, and regular flights to Alice Springs and Darwin.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (Director of Corporate Services), you will lead the Council’s financial operations and team. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, statutory reporting, audit and compliance, while providing practical financial insights to elected members,



executives and managers.

You will help ensure Council’s financial systems and processes are effective, compliant and aligned with its priorities and long-term plans.

This position is based in Tennant Creek, however, some travel across the Barkly region may be required from time to time to support staff coverage or provide training to other team members. Overnight stays may occasionally be necessary.

The Essentials:

- Tertiary qualifications preferably in accounting or commerce and CA/CPA qualified.
- Solid knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and relevant taxation legislation.
- Strong knowledge of relevant financial software and systems that include or easily adaptable to MYOB Acumatica and CouncilWise (Council’s core packages).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with staff at all levels, members of the public, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively, delivering outcomes in a timely, organised, and confidential manner.
- Demonstrated experience across key financial management functions, including audit compliance, preparation of financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, property rating, and payroll.
- Skilled in document and records management, including record-keeping and storage, and currently use SharePoint as the primary platform.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
- Northern Territory Driver’s Licence (minimum C Class).

About You:

You are an organised and approachable finance professional who can balance str

📌 Finance Manager (Tennant Creek)
🏢 Barkly Regional Council
📍 Tennant Creek