Youth, Sport and Recreation Team Leader

3 days ago

Tennant Creek Northern Territory, Australia Barkly Regional Council Full time $86,327 per year
  • About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Youth, Sport & Recreation Team Leader to coordinate youth, sport, and recreation activities in Alpurrurulam.

As the first point of contact for youth programs in the community, you will build strong relationships with young people, families, and community groups to deliver engaging activities and events that support wellbeing and participation. You'll lead and support a small local team, plan and deliver regular programs, and ensure facilities, equipment, and activities are managed in line with Council's values and policies.
- The Essentials

  • Demonstrated experience organising and running youth, sport and recreation activities.
  • Must be self-sufficient, solution focused, and capable of working identically in a remote environment.
  • Understanding of Aboriginal cultures and Aboriginal issues.
  • Good written and oral communication, numeracy, and computer skills.
  • Sound understanding of Work health and Safety (WHS).
  • Driver's Licence.
  • Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
  • HLTAID009 CPR - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
  • VTP414 4WD Operations on Unsealed Roads.
  • SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.

  • About You

  • You are highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.

  • You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, youth, families, and the community.
  • You are proactive and solution-focused, able to anticipate challenges and deliver high-quality programs.

  • The Finer Details

  • Full-Time Permanent position paying Level 7 Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.

  • Annual Salary of $86, $3,327.48 gross per fortnight).
  • 12% Superannuation.
  • Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Housing may be included for external applicants.
  • Additional INFO

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.

Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory) prior to commencement.

Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.
- Apply

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria, along with your up-to-date Resume, to

Need more information, contactReuben Fosteron

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

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