Works Supervisor

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 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.

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 Wutunugurra:

Wutunugurra (Epenarra) is a small, welcoming community located approximately 250 km southeast of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. Surrounded by stunning Barkly landscapes, Wutunugurra offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a remote Aboriginal community where connection to Country and culture is strong. Working here means becoming part of a close-knit community and contributing directly to improving local services and quality of life.

About the Role:

Barkly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and reliable Works Supervisor to oversee the manual and mechanical operations of our Wutunugurra depot and community. This hands-on role involves managing public spaces, hygiene facilities (rubbish and sewage), roads, river crossings, drainage, and general Council infrastructure.

The Works Supervisor ensures tasks are completed efficiently, staff are supported and trained, and Council resources are managed responsibly, all while promoting a safe and professional work environment.

The Essentials:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and Aboriginal issues.
• Previous experience in municipal services.
• Previous experience in a supervisor role.
• Driver's Licence.
• National Police Criminal History Check.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).
• CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).

About You:

• You are a practical and motivated leader with experience supervising staff and managing manual operations.
• You are confident in operating and maintaining heavy plant and machinery.
• You have strong organisational skills to manage schedules, stock and resources effectively.

The Finer Details:

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Level 6 Pay Point 1 Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Annual Salary of $80, $3,107.87 gross per fortnight).
• 12% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

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, contact Keith Hamelink on

Applications Close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

No Employer-Provided Housing: The employee will be responsible for finding, renting, and paying for their own accommodation.

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.