Director of Community Services

2 days ago

Tennant Creek Northern Territory, Australia The BelRose Group Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

Director of Community Services

Barkly Regional Council | Tennant Creek, NT

$180K + 13% Super + Vehicle, Housing & Professional Development | Fixed Term – 3 Years

Lead positive, lasting change across remote Barkly communities in the Northern Territory.

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a values-driven, strategic leader to take on the role of
Director of Community Services
. This is a unique opportunity to oversee critical community programs across one of Australia's most culturally diverse and geographically vast regions.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead the Community Services directorate, managing a diverse portfolio including Aged Care, Youth Services, NDIS, Libraries, Safe Houses, and Community Safety. You'll build strong relationships with community stakeholders, government bodies, and service users to support program delivery and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you'll oversee essential community programs and play a strategic role in shaping the well-being and resilience of Barkly's communities

This is a
fixed-term, three-year
executive appointment based in Tennant Creek, with a focus on long-term outcomes, innovation, and strong leadership.

What You'll Bring

  • Senior leadership experience in community services, preferably in remote or regional settings
  • Strong understanding of funded programs and service delivery in areas such as Aged Care, Youth, or NDIS
  • Deep respect for Aboriginal culture and commitment to genuine community-led service delivery.
  • Commercial acumen and capability in governance, risk, and contract management
  • Ability to inspire, lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and current Australian Driver's Licence

What's on Offer

  • Base salary of $180, % superannuation

Additional benefits

  • Leave loading (17.5%)
  • Provision of motor vehicle (valued at $15,000)
  • Furnished housing (valued at $17,160)
  • Utilities (valued at $2,093)
  • Professional development allowance ($5,000)
  • A high-impact leadership role contributing to the wellbeing of remote NT communities
  • A collaborative Executive environment and the opportunity to deliver lasting outcomes

How to Apply

We are screening applications as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Brie, at The BelRose Group on or email

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