Join the Roper Gulf Regional Council

Make a difference in our thriving community

Why Work with Council

At Roper Gulf Regional Council, our vision is simple: Sustainable. Viable. Vibrant. Every role in Council contributes to stronger, healthier communities across the Roper Gulf region of the Northern Territory.

We offer more than a job. Council staff enjoy:

Six weeks’ annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
Above award wages
Remote Area Allowance for community based roles
Career development opportunities
The chance to live and work in one of Australia’s most remarkable regions
Salary packaging benefits available to Council employees

As one of the largest employers in the region, we’re proud the majority of our workforce identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. When you join Council, you join a team that reflects and serves its communities.

Our Region and Communities

Roper Gulf Regional Council covers 201,000 square kilometres of the Northern Territory, an area larger than many countries, stretching from just outside Katherine to the Gulf coast.

Our five wards are home to vibrant, diverse communities:

Nyirranggulung Ward — Barunga, Wugularr, Manyallaluk and Bulman/Weemol
Never Never Ward — Mataranka, Jilkminggan, Larrimah, Daly Waters and Minyerri
Yugul Mangi Ward — Ngukurr and Urapunga
Numbulwar Numburindi Ward — Numbulwar
South West Gulf Ward — Borroloola and Robinson River

Council services are delivered from our support centre in Katherine and offices in each community. Many of our roles are community-based, offering a rare opportunity to work on country alongside Elders, Traditional Owners and local families.

How We Recruit

Council recruits on merit. Every application is assessed against the requirements of the position, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a selection panel.

Successful candidates need to complete pre-employment checks before starting, including a National Police Check and a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card). We’ll guide you through these steps.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We value local knowledge, language skills and community connections, and we support local employment in the communities we serve.

Questions about a role or the application process? Contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ropergulf.nt.gov.au or (08) 8972 9000.

Life in the Roper Gulf Region

Waterfalls, hot springs, ancient rivers and some of the best fishing in Australia, the Roper Gulf region offers a lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else. Katherine, our administrative hub, is a regional centre of around 10,000 people with schools, health services, sport and a strong community spirit, just 300 kilometres south of Darwin.

For people taking up community-based roles, life on country offers something rarer still: deep connection, real responsibility, and the kind of work stories most people never get to tell.