This Position is located in Gunbalanya (3-hours drive from Darwin)

About our region

West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) 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 with many popular tourist destinations.

The Role

This position is responsible for the overall supervision of Council’s core community services which include roads, waste removal and management, parks and gardens, town maintenance, animal control and welfare in West Arnhem Regional Council town of Gunbalanya.

About you

- Certificate III or IV in Civil Construction, or extensive knowledge and experience in road maintenance, waste, animal control and welfare, and parks and gardens activities or a similar field.
- Previous experience working in a remote setting and indigenous community.




- Proven experience with supervising people.
- Proven competence in the operation of a range of plant, machinery, equipment and tools including relevant attachments.
- Construction Induction (White Card)
- HR endorsement on Driver's licence.
- Provide first aid.
- Chemical handling certification.

You will receive:

- Remuneration Package $100,361 - $106,938 (Base salary $88,021 - $93,790)
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- Remote locality allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Subsidised rent
- Basic furnished accommodation
- Phone Allowance
- Study assistance
- Free uniforms
- Employee assistance program

HOW TO APPLY Press 'Apply", registered with Seek and then you will be re-directed to our website.

OR

Type West Arnhem Regional Council into your web browser and apply direct on our website.

Should you require further assistance, please email [email protected]

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

📌 Senior Works Officer - Gunbalanya NT (Brisbane)
🏢 West Arnhem Regional Council
📍 Brisbane