Remote Community Services Manager – Jabiru, NT

West Arnhem Regional Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

6 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation

Remote locality allowance

Phone allowance

Laptop

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Subsidised rent

Free uniforms

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Vibrant community events

Organised sports

Free pool and gym access for family

Free community fitness classes

Outdoor screen movies

Job summary

West Arnhem Regional Council in Jabiru, NT, is recruiting a Manager Community Services to lead planning, delivery and review of community programs across remote communities, directing a high‑performing team from Jabiru.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, oversee large budgets and reporting, and implement evidence‑based service plans that respond to emerging needs in a remote NT environment. This role demands advanced leadership and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Proven community leadership in remote West Arnhem contexts.
• Tertiary qualifications in a human services field with legislative/compliance knowledge.
• Demonstrated HR experience in complex workplaces.
• Experience managing large grants, budgets and contracts.
• Strong communication with diverse staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to build safe, outcome-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and review of community programs across West Arnhem.
• Manage a high-performing team in Jabiru and remote communities.
• Build stakeholder relationships and oversee budgets and reporting.
• Implement evidence-based service plans responsive to needs in remote NT.
• Ensure programs meet funding and compliance requirements.

Skills

Community leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualifications in human services or related field

Job description

West Arnhem Regional Council in Jabiru, NT, is recruiting a Manager Community Services to lead planning, delivery and review of community programs across remote communities, directing a high‑performing team from Jabiru.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, oversee large budgets and reporting, and implement evidence‑based service plans that respond to emerging needs in a remote NT environment. This role demands advanced leadership and compliance focus.