• Supporting young people, building stronger regions
• Full-Time Permanent Position (38 hours per week)
• 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 Monday to Friday 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 the Barkly

Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons. It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.

Facilities

Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA and several other specialist retail businesses along with a number of cafes, pubs and clubs. Along with a private medical centre the Barkly region’s health needs are met with a 20-bed hospital located in Tennant Creek. Both a primary school and high school are located in Tennant Creek along with a new and modern Youth Centre.

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

Are you an experienced and passionate leader looking to shape and drive youth services in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich regions? Barkly Regional Council is seeking a Regional Manager Youth Services to lead a diverse portfolio including Youth, Sport & Recreation, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), YouthLinx and Tennant Creek Youth Centre (TCYC).This is your chance to influence positive change and develop programs that truly make a difference to young people and communities across the Barkly.

The Essentials

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing financial and funded programs across multiple communities.
• Proven skills in performance management, training, and mentoring, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively in culturally diverse settings, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, family, and community structures.
• Driver’s Licence.
• Current National Police Criminal History Check.
• Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card – Northern Territory).

About You

• You have excellent people management skills and mentoring skills.
• You demonstrate the ability to work effectively in culturally diverse and remote settings, including understanding of Aboriginal culture and community structures.
• You are willing and able to travel within the Barkly region, including overnight stays as required.

The Finer Details

• Full-Time Permanent position paying Above EBA Award Classification of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• Annual Salary of $137,000.00 per annum ($5,269.23 gross per fortnight).
• 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 $5,000.00
• Subsidised housing maybe included for the right applicant (includes utilities, basic furniture and pots, pans, plates and cutlery).

A position description is attached or view more information on our website here.

To apply for your new adventure, to submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Need more information contact Susan Steele on (08) 8962 0000.

Applications Close 5:00 pm, on the closing date.

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.