Casual or Permanent | Competitive Pay | 12% Super | Career Development | Community Impact
West Daly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our team as a Community Engagement Assistant under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable skills, gain secure employment and contribute to stronger, culturally safe outcomes across the West Daly Region.
Why Join West Daly Regional Council?
- Competitive full-time salary: $61,710.98 – $66,701.94 per annum + 12% Super or
- Competitive Casual hourly rate: $31.23 -$33.76 + 25% casual loading + 12% Super
- Career development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to build long-term employment pathways under RJED
- Work that directly supports remote Indigenous communities
- Make a real difference in your own community
About the Role
Reporting to the relevant Manager, you will support and coordinate community engagement activities across Wadeye, Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) and surrounding homelands.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and strengthen respectful relationships within community
- Consult with Indigenous community members to identify meaningful initiatives
- Promote culturally safe and responsive Council programs
- Assist with community meetings, consultations and engagement activities
- Strengthen partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
- Contribute to embedding community engagement practices within Council
Eligibility (Requirements)
Applicants must meet one or more of the following:
- A Remote Employment Services (RES) participant
- A job seeker eligible for RES
- Located in a RES Region
- A participant in the New Jobs Program Trial (NJPT) or CDP Trials
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
- National Criminal History Check or ability to obtain
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is designed to strengthen local employment pathways and community leadership.
About West Daly Regional Council
West Daly Regional Council spans 14,000 km² across the remote communities of Wadeye, Peppimenarti and Nganmarriyanga, located 300–420 km south-west of Darwin.
We deliver essential local government services that support safe, respectful and healthy communities. Guided by our mission to walk alongside culture, country and people, we create meaningful opportunities and strengthen local capacity across the region.
Important Information
- Accommodation is not provided
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
- Pre-employment checks include criminal history, right to work and eligibility verification
- Applications assessed as received
- Position open until filled
How to Apply
- Click ‘Apply’ and submit your resume
- For the full Position Description or enquiries, contact: recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au
