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Employment

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.

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Current Vacancies

Visit our Gunbalanya Council office and speak with our friendly staff Or call 0474 119 493.   This position does not come with housing. 
First time working - Come and learn new skills.           Visit our Gunbalanya Council office and speak with our friendly staff OR call 0474 119 493.   This position…
First time working - Come and learn new skills.           Visit our Warruwi Council office and speak with our friendly staff  This position does not come with housing.
Visit our Maningrida Council office and speak with our staff Or call 0474 482 895 This position does not come with housing. 
Open until filled    Excellent opportunity to become a mentor and a role model of positive behavior Permanent Part time - 27.5 hours per week  Apply online or come into the office to…
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Join our dynamic team as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant and play a vital role in shaping the future!  Whether…
Great permanent part-time position in community care with up to 20 hours per week. No accommodation is available with this position Open until filled Special measures apply
Permanent   Fulltime   Open until filled.  No accommodation provided Special measures policy applies
If you have your swimming qualifications and ready for your next adventure, then we would love to hear from you. Permanent Part time,  25 hours per week Furnished accommodation available  

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

Please note: If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, you can apply for a job through the 'Apply Now' button.

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