• Earn $80K + Remote Community Zone Allowance $2.51 per ordinary hour + 11.5% Super + 17.5% Leave Loading & more!
• Leading care in Ampilatwatja!
• Full-Time, Temporary Position (38 hours per week), End date: 30th June 2026 - subject to funding

Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours, along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.

About the Barkly Region

The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.

Living in Ampilatwatja

Located on the Sandover Highway, 325 km from Alice Springs, Ampilatwatja is a vibrant cultural hub known for its stunning Aboriginal art, strong community spirit, and outdoor lifestyle.

Facilities

The community offers a school, health centre, and a local store, with recreational opportunities including AFL, basketball, camping, and waterhole swimming.

About us

The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.

About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and culturally aware Community Care Team Leader to oversee the delivery of Aged Care and Disability Support Services in Ampilatwatja. This role supports service delivery under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), ensuring compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards.

The Essentials

• Proven leadership and motivation skills with the ability to work with aged, disability and community groups.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Aged Care or Disability Programs
• Meal Preparation Training
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current National Criminal History Check.
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).

About You

• You are a clear communicator and a well-organised leader, capable of coordinating aged care and disability services in a remote community setting.
• You work collaboratively and take pride in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Elders, families, and people with disabilities.
• You are dedicated to creating a culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for clients and team members alike.

The Finer Details

• Full-Time position paying Level 7 Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• Annual Salary of $80,057.24 per annum ($3,079.12 gross per fortnight).
• Remote Community Zone Allowance of $2.51 per ordinary hour.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000.0
• Subsidised housing maybe included for the right applicant (includes utilities, basic furniture and pots, pans, plates and cutlery).

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card- Northern Territory) prior to commencement.

Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.