Chief Executive Officer

West Arnhem Regional Council’s borders encompass some 50,000 square kilometres of spectacular outback landscape at the very top of the Top End. The jewel in our crown, the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, sets us apart as one of the most culturally important and environmentally significant corners of the Northern Territory. From remote islands and pristine beaches, to the vast floodplains and dramatic escarpments, our towns, communities and outstations are as diverse as the country around them.

It is an exciting time to be joining West Arnhem Regional Council, and Council is very proud of the services that are being delivered in and to our communities and region. We value solid financial and infrastructure management with a strong emphasis on compliance. Over the last 12 months, at least 72% of our team has participated in some form of training and development.
We have launched a Reconciliation Action Plan, with a key focus on supporting our staff to learn and understand what it means to walk in both worlds. WARC encourages those with diverse work experience to apply for the role.

Our success is dependent on strong values-based leadership and our ability to bring our team on the journey.

The Chief Executive Officer role, based in Jabiru, is an exciting opportunity to lead our Executive Leadership structure and further the commitment to demonstrating inspirational leadership and championing the people we walk alongside every day (WARC staff) and the people we work for (WARC communities).

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced executive from within the Local Government or Community Services space with an understanding of remote rural communities and what it takes to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders including all levels of government. You will be an entrepreneurial individual and progressive thinker who will both initiate business enhancement opportunities and embrace change. Your track record of respecting and working in partnership with community will be critical to your success in this position.

You will bring a breadth of leadership skills and experiences that position you to lead and support staff in a measured and considered way that encourages individuals and allows them to shine.

This role offers a wonderful blend of career fulfilment and lifestyle rewards as you embrace all that West Arnhem Regional Council has to offer.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Phone Nick Kelly on 0497 476 548 for a confidential discussion or email [email protected]
Applications close, Wednesday 25th October