Team Leader Urban Housing

4 days ago

Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Northern Territory Government Full time

Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $134,227 - $144,271

Delivery and Regional Priorities – Big Rivers

Katherine

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Play a lead role in delivering high-quality tenancy management and frontline services and support to public housing tenants in the Big Rivers Region.

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD) in the Big Rivers Region is committed to fostering stronger and more interconnected communities in both urban and rural communities. By spearheading innovative housing solutions, supporting efficient local governance, and driving initiatives for social and economic resilience, the agency is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and opportunities of all Territorians in the region.

As the Team Leader for Urban Housing, you play a pivotal role in providing effective leadership and support to the Urban Housing Operations team. Your focus will be on ensuring the delivery high-quality tenancy management services to public housing tenants in compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act and Housing Act. Additionally, you provide advice and information to the public on matters in accordance with legislation and various public housing programs.

Your key duties include, conducting ongoing analysis and review of client needs and implementing key reforms, supporting staff development and training needs and maintaining effective partnerships with key stakeholders, service providers and government agencies to deliver effective housing services and homelessness services.

To meet the challenges of this strategic role you require demonstrated skills and experience in staff management, high-level written and verbal communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively, develop relations and communicate sensitively and credibly with Aboriginal tenants, clients and stakeholders.

Working alongside a supportive and inspiring team, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package consisting of; 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, up to 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day paid shutdown over Christmas and the opportunity to further develop your career in the Northern Territory Public Sector.

If you reside outside the Territory, this is a great time to consider a move to the area known as the Big Rivers Region. Katherine is the fourth-largest town in the Territory with over 11,000 residents, amazing attractions; including a National Park with 13 impressive gorges carved from the ancient sandstone, thermal springs, stunning landscapes and a long and rich history of Aboriginal art and culture.

Learn more about the Department

  • https://dhlgcd.nt.gov.au/
  • https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work

Explore living in Katherine

  • https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/
  • https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/katherine-and-surrounds
  • https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/Big_Rivers_regional_guide.pdf

Moving to the Territory:

  • https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Bridgitte Atkinson, Regional Director on 08 8973 8560 or

bridgitte.atkinson@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 12184

Closing date: 16/09/2025

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

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search


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