Government & Defence roles within 150km of Darwin— who's advertising, what they pay, and the latest openings.
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As a Government & Defence worker in Darwin, the median advertised salary is about $124 more per week than the national median.
Darwin
Take-home after rent
$1,867/wk
National median
≈ +$6,448/year difference in salary alone.
State-capital salary data wasn't available for this classification, so this compares against the national median instead. Darwin's rent is shown for context only — it isn't netted against a capital figure we don't have.
Housing-based estimate. Compares median advertised salary and median weekly rent; excludes food, transport and other living costs. Salary from live listings; rent from ABS regional data.
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16 new roles this week· 75 in the last 30 days
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Service Stream Group
We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory. We have op…
Department of Justice WA
SECURE YOUR FUTURE Applications for Prison Officer in Western Australia are now open. Competitive salary of $97,610 - 111,150 pa for Prison Officer Shift (effective 11 June 2026) (initial 12 week training salary $75,5…
Service Stream Group
We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory. We have op…
Department of Corrections NT
Calculate sentence periods for individual prisoners in accordance with the Sentencing Act. Update and maintain daily accurate and effective information in relation to prisoner movements and discharges to ensure the ef…
Bureau Veritas | Marine and Offshore
About Bureau Veritas: Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of …
Department of Corrections NT
Administrative Officer 5 - Remuneration Package Range $107,576 - $112,834 (including salary $90,946 - $95,468) Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643 (including salary $92,910 - $110,781) Sele…
