Manager Community Development

Northern Territory Government; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Territory Government in Alice Springs/Tennant Creek is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer 1 to drive regional community development. You will lead a capable team, build trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities and local leaders, and translate priorities into coordinated programs and government advice.

The role focuses on delivering practical outcomes with strong governance, reporting, and partnerships to support community-led development across the Territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a capable regional team to deliver practical community development outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships that support Aboriginal community priorities and local leadership.
• Turn local priorities into coordinated programs, projects and government advice.
• Manage resources, partnerships and reporting to support strong community-led development.

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $160,413 - $178,993

(including salary $136,380 - $152,357)

Delivery and Regional Priorities - Community Development

Alice Springs, Tennant Creek

Several full time ongoing vacancies are available

Be part of a dynamic and passionate organisation committed to improving life outcomes for all Territorians.

• Lead a capable regional team to deliver practical community development outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships that support Aboriginal community priorities and local leadership.
• Turn local priorities into coordinated programs, projects and government advice.
• Manage resources, partnerships and reporting to support strong community-led development.

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD) is dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities across the Northern Territory, Through innovative housing solutions, effective local governance, and responsive service delivery. The Department works to enhance the wellbeing and opportunities of all Territorians. DHLGCD prides itself on addressing real Territory challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes that restore and enrich the Territory lifestyle by shaping a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable future.

The Community Development Manager leads a regional Community Development team to deliver practical outcomes in remote communities. Build strong relationships with Aboriginal people, community leaders, councils and partner organisations, ensuring local priorities inform departmental programs and decisions under Local Decision-Making Agreements, Local Government Reform, the Empowering the Bush Framework, and other departmental and regional priorities.

There are two positions available through this recruitment process, with one position based in Alice Springs and one position based in Tennant Creek

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Emma Darby, Director Housing Operations and Pathways on 0455 908 254 or [e-mail]

Closing date: 08/10/2026

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