Several of these advertised positions are existing positions and have been vacant. Where there is a new role, savings have been identified from other positions or recovered from devolving of off-island consultancy.
These positions are being recruited to allow Council to progress key projects and day-to-day operations and are being recruited in line with the resolution of Council 2025/212, adopted on 10 December 2025. This resolution recommended appointing an Acting Deputy General Manager, an Acting Manager Infrastructure and Services, an Acting Manager Planning and Environment, an Acting Manager Waste and Wastewater and a Service Delivery Agreement Coordinator.
Two of the new roles that have been put in place are to seek and optimise external funding avenues for Council and manage those portfolios to ensure essential services are delivered that meet community needs and expectations. The position of Grants and Community Development Officer will ensure Council attracts the maximum available grant funding to provide stronger support for Council operations and better engage with community objectives. The new position of Service Delivery Agreement Coordinator will coordinate and report across the Service Delivery Arrangement (SDA) contract between Council and the Commonwealth to support long-term strategic growth.
In addition to the recruitment of these positions, Council’s organisational structure will be re-aligned to support focus areas of the organisation and the transition toward the Norfolk Island Assembly in the future.
Who can apply
Council strongly encourages local residents to apply, recognising the value of their local knowledge and deep understanding of Norfolk Island culture. Council is committed to supporting local people into local jobs and creating meaningful opportunities for people who live on the Island. This ensures that the community continues to benefit from its own skills, experience and strengths.
Every Council role contributes to the quality of local governance and services that our community can take pride in. Working with Council means helping to create a better future for our island community.
How to apply
Visit Council’s Working for Council page (www.nirc.gov.au/Working-for-council) for the full list of positions available, and the position descriptions for each role.
Please send your application and current resume with two referees via email to jobs@nirc.gov.nf by 4:00pm 1 February 2026.
For any enquiries, please contact the Human Resources team via the same email.