Essential Services Officer

Job No: 97348
Location: Maningrida

  • Are you ready for a new, exciting career challenge?
  • Bring your trade/essential services experience to this highly rewarding role!
  • Attractive remuneration plus a host of benefits including heavily subsided rent and relocation assistance!

About the Organisation

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. More than two thirds of the region’s population of over 6,100 identify as Aboriginal Australians. Maningrida is the most populated community, followed by Gunbalanya, Jabiru, Warruwi and Minjilang.

The Council provides a range of local government services, including rubbish collection, parks and garden maintenance, local road repairs, water and sewerage (Jabiru only), and community activities and sport and recreation services.  The Council also provides a range of services on behalf of other government agencies including some postal services, aged and community care, youth, sport and recreation and night patrol.

About the Opportunity

West Arnhem Regional Council has a full-time opportunity for an Essential Services Officer to be part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team based in the Council's largest community.

In this role, your main responsibility will be to facilitate the safe and continuous supply of power, water, and sewerage services within the community. You will also provide technical knowledge and support that will enable completion of various Council works, and training eligible qualified staff.

More specifically, some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Ensuring that all facilities are in good working order and able to supply power, water, and sewerage services to the community;
  • Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with work plans, prescribed manuals, relevant legislation, guidelines, and manufacturer's recommendations;
  • Managing the water reticulation/leaks issues in problem areas of the community;
  • Implementing a work plan for routine compound and grounds maintenance and collaborating with the Council Services Manager as required;
  • Completing Power Water Corporation meter reading duties in accordance with contractual obligations;
  • Providing technical advice and support as required to relevant staff to assist with the successful completion of planned, programmed, and scheduled works.

To be successful in this position, you will need to hold a trade qualification (plumbing, electrician, mechanical fitter, or equivalent) or a Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Services. You will also need demonstrated experience working in essential services operations in a large community including supervising sub-contractors, and employees.

Your proven knowledge and competence safely operating equipment (e.g. mower, bobcat, chainsaw, etc) plus a strong understanding of work health and safety practices will be crucial to your success in the role.

In addition, you will display strong interpersonal and written communication skills, have an ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal people, and previous experience with training Indigenous staff.

This is a role that requires resilience, diplomacy, and dedication. As such, you will need to be self-motivated and dedicated. 

Please note: Candidates will need to hold a current, unencumbered driver's licence, White Card, and Senior First Aid. You will also need to be able to travel around the region on an as required basis.

While not essential, candidates with previous local government experience and/or certification in Water Operations will be held in high regard.

About the Benefits

If you are looking for a change of routine, a change of lifestyle or a new adventure, this is the role for you. With 6 weeks annual leave, you will get the chance to see and experience more of Australia's Top End than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!

You will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary plus allowances (on-call, leave loading, locality), and 12.5% superannuation.

In order to make your introduction to the area smoother, furnished accommodation will be provided (rent is $5 a week and refundable bond), and you'll also enjoy use of a fully maintained motor vehicle for work purposes.

In additon, you will be provided relocation assistance up to $3,000!

This is an excellent opportunity to live and work in a stunning location! Are you up to the challenge? - Apply Now!

 

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