Essential Services Officer
Job No:
21153
Location:
Nyirripi, NT
- Want to make a difference to remote indigenous communities?
- Job security in the Government/Public sector!
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in guiding the direction of the local indigenous community!
- Competitive salary circa $52,076-$55,678 + super + full salary sacrifice options!
- Enjoy highly attractive conditions including six weeks annual leave, generous personal/study/cultural leave, travel costs and relocation costs covered!
About the Organisation
Alice Springs is the headquarters of the new Central Desert Shire Council which became operational as from 1 July 2008. The town offers modern services and amenities of a high standard.
Central Desert Shire Council has a land area of approximately 282,093 square kms and has 9 Service Delivery centres located in the communities of Ti Tree, Laramba, Engawala, Harts Range, Yuelamu, Nyirripi, Lajamanu, Yuendumu and Willowra.
About Life in Nyirripi
About 440kms from Alice Springs, Nyirripi is known as both Waite Creek and Jitalparnta and was originally established in the 1970's. With an estimated population of 242 people, it is run primarily by a Community Government Council and contains approximately 44 community houses, all with air conditioning and maintained by the Council.
Locals enjoy a variety of activities, with football, softball, volleyball and basketball being popular favourites. This friendly rural town contains a number of different facilities for locals including a health centre, women's centre, community hall and primary school.
About the Opportunity
Central Desert Shire Council has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated Essential Services Officer to join their team, based in Nyirripi.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of all Essential Services to the Community and to provide other services and assistance to the Council as required.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Assisting in the management and maintenance of the community's Power and Water, Sewerage;
- Responding to breakdowns and emergency faults;
- Implementing the written work plan of the daily, monthly and quarterly Power and Water duties;
- Undertaking additional works where possible under instruction;
- Implementing a work plan for the weekly duties which address the services requirements;
- Undertaking and collecting Power and Water meter reading duties;
- Providing accurate and timely reports to the Shire Service Manager; and
- Mentoring all trainees and employees within your area of responsibility.
To be successful in this role, you will have the experience and ability to meet Power & Water requirements as well as relevant trade qualifications (i.e. electrician, mechanic, and plumber) and/or significant experience in a similar ESO role.
As you will be working with Aboriginal people that speak Anmatjere, Arrernte, Alyawarra and/or Warlpiri as a first language, an awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote locations and ability to operate effectively in a cross-cultural environment is essential.
You will have experience in managing and maintaining the operations of essential services plus well developed communication skills in order to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Due to the nature of the position, you will also require a reasonable level of fitness as well as a current driver's licence and the ability to drive a 4WD. A current first aid certificate or the ability to obtain one is also essential.
Ideally, you will have experience supervising numbers of employees over a range of activities as well as the ability to undertake works repairs and maintenance in one or more of the civil, mechanical and construction areas.
This is an enjoyable and rewarding role that will enable you to make a difference in the community as you experience the real Australian outback!
A competitive salary is on offer circa $52,076-$55,678 + super + salary sacrificing options to the full amount!
The successful candidate will also receive a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Travel costs for you and your family covered;
- 6 weeks annual leave;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Generous personal, study, bereavement and cultural leave; and
- Relocation expenses covered!
You will also enjoy a 38 hour week, providing you with a healthy work/life balance and plenty of opportunity to explore this timeless land.
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.