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Local government jobs

The Northern Territory is made up of a total of 17, councils and there are:

5 municipal councils

3 shire councils

9 regional councils

Councils are supported by local government.

Regional councils offer local government services to communities in remote areas and municipal and shire councils provide services to more populated areas in the NT.

There are a variety of job opportunities when you work for a local council, this can include employment options, be it a long-term permanent employment or a short-term limited tenure or casual roles, trainee or graduate placements, or a professional role.

For more information about job opportunities, visit the Careers in Local Government or your local council's website.

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