Employment | West Arnhem Regional Council

Work in West Arnhem

One of the largest employers in the region, West Arnhem Regional Council is a vibrant and energetic organisation that provides a range of local government services to residents of West Arnhem Land.

Our headquarters are located in Jabiru, in the middle of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. We have offices in the mainland towns of Maningrida and Gunbalanya and on the island communities of Warruwi (South Goulburn Island) and Minjilang (Croker Island).

If you want to live and work in stunning Kakadu or Arnhem Land, help build a better community for you, your friends and family, then working for West Arnhem Regional Council may be the job for you.

All employment benefits and conditions are outlined in our West Arnhem Regional Council 2024 Enterprise Agreement.

Current Vacancies

Customer Services Officer, Jabiru NT

If you are friendly and care about our customers, then we want to hear from you! Furnished accommodation available Special Measures apply

Customer Services Officer - Maningrida

Permanent Fulltime Open until filled. No accommodation provided Special measures policy applies

Systems Accountant - Darwin

Join our Darwin-based team as a Systems Accountant and play a key role in managing Council’s financial systems, budgets, and asset registers to support essential community services

Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Jabiru (Completed Cert III required)

Located in the heart of the Kakadu National Park. Only applicants that have completed their Certificate III or higher qualification will be considered. Special measures apply

Pool Officer - Jabiru NT

If you have your swimming qualifications and ready for your next adventure, then we would love to hear from you. Permanent Part time, Furnished accommodation available

Administration Officer - Business Development, Jabiru NT

Join our team as an Administration Officer – Business Development and play a vital role supporting tenancy, contracts, and grants for the Council, while working in a dynamic, cross-cultural…

Relief Administration Officer - Jabiru NT

Enjoy a rewarding administrative career in Jabiru, with extensive travel, a competitive salary, provided housing, six weeks of annual leave, and the outstanding opportunity to live and work in a…

Waste and Resource Coordinator - Darwin

Located in Darwin NT Here at the West Arnhem Regional Council, we are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while delivering essential services to our diverse…

Community Care Officer - Gunbalanya

Great permanent part-time position in community care with up to 20 hours per week! Open until filled

Diploma Qualified Child Care Senior Officer - Warruwi

Exciting full-time role for an experience Diploma qualified Child care officer. Relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation available. Special measure apply Open until filled

You can read more about what West Arnhem Regional Council has to offer you here.

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