Current vacancies

Job vacancies are posted to this page at the same time they are provided for print advertising.  Darwin City Council job vacancies are publicly advertised in the Positions Vacant column of the local newspaper, the NT News. Senior positions may be advertised in interstate papers and the Local Government Job Directory. Please call Human Resources with any queries and we will be glad to help you  ph: 8930 0647 . 

Please Note:  Relocation expenses do not apply unless specifically stated.

A job description which includes the selection criteria can be obtained by:

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be forwarded to the Human Resources Officer, GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0801 or emailed to recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

Employment conditions will be in accordance with Council's Certified Agreement.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment assessments.

Darwin City Council offers six weeks annual leave, district allowance, salary sacrifice options, and the opportunity for continuous professional development and learning.

Senior Policy Officer

$81,726 - $86,447 approx
(Inc. super and allowances)
 

In this position you will be required to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council’s policies and programs in response to climate change and environment.

To be successful in this role you will possess high level experience in policy writing and program development and review, particularly in relation to climate change and environmental issues, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. You will be highly motivated and your proven track record coupled with appropriate tertiary qualifications will underpin your abilities in effective policy research, development and response.

Relocation assistance is available

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Applications close 7 December 2009

Part Time Library Technician

$55,702 - $59,702 approx

(pro rata 36.25 hrs per fortnight)
(Inc. super and allowances)

This position assists in the maintenance and development of Library resources and collections, and contributes to the delivery of excellent customer service at Darwin City Council Libraries

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Applications close 30 November 2009

Graffiti Remover

$47,381 - $48,534 approx
(Inc. super and allowances)

In this position you will be required to undertake a variety of graffiti removal and maintenance tasks along with providing services including logging and recording of graffiti incidents while supporting the Building Services Team.

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Applications close 30 November 2009

Traineeships - Horticulture, Civil Construction, Library & Information Services, Youth Work

Above Award Wages Offered

12 month placements

Conditions & Criteria

Applicants will have completed a minimum Year 10 schooling with a minimum of Upper Passes in Maths and English.   Traineeships will commence in January 2010.  Applications should consist of a resume and covering letter.

Applications close 23 November 2009

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be forwarded to the Human Resources Officer, Darwin City Council, GPO Box 84, Darwin NT 0801 or emailed to recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au.