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

Community Care Officer - Gunbalanya

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

Human Resources Manager - Darwin NT

Come and enjoy Darwin's relaxed lifestyle, tropical living and outdoor adventures. Time to combine work and adventure! Special measures apply

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

Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Jabiru (Certificate III required)

Located in the heart of the Kakadu National Park. Consideration will only be given to individuals who have earned a Cert 3 or higher. Special measures apply

Community Care Cook - Gunbalanya

20 hours per week, Open until filled Special measures apply

Governance Advisor - Darwin or Jabiru

Your choice of working in the laid-back tropical lifestyle of Darwin or living in the middle of the World Heritage-listed, Kakadu National Park in the Jabiru township

Works Officer - Jabiru NT

Open until filled. Please apply online or pop into the Council office to speak with one of our friendly staff. Special measures apply

Customer Services Officer - Maningrida

Permanent Fulltime Open until filled Special measures policy applies

Centrelink Officer - Warruwi NT

Permanent - Part Time 7.6 hours per week Special Measures apply

Broadcasting Officer - Warruwi

12 hours per week Open until filled Apply online OR pop into the Warruwi Council office to speak with our friendly…

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

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