AddressCompany Description
WELCOME TO OUR CORNER OF NT
Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu, Northern Territory is proudly located on Murumburr country, Kakadu, where culture has been unbroken for more than 65,000 years.
Working at Cooinda means understanding the concept and practice of caring for and living on Country. This life-changing opportunity offers enriching experiences culturally, in the wilderness, and as part of a tight-knit team in a rare aspect of the tourism business.
A land of epic waterfalls and wetlands, rich cultural sites and some of the world's most diverse plant and animal life, Kakadu is recognized as a double World Heritage listed National Park at the heart of an Australian adventure.
You will be assisting the Department Manager in maintaining the building, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings of the Hotel. You will be working as part of our Maintenance Team to ensure that the Hotel remains a functional, pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors and team members.
Main responsibilities of this job include:
- Carry out maintenance requirements and following up as scheduled by the property's Property Management System.
- Assist in keeping up to date records on the repair and maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Liaise with supervisors/managers/contractors regarding all work in guest rooms and public areas to ensure out of order areas of the hotel are brought back into use as soon as possible.
- Complete daily plant rounds and note for repair any equipment that may appear or sound faulty.
Qualifications
- Understanding of general repairs and maintenance of plumbing, electrical and hydraulic.
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong English communication.
- Reliable and works well under pressure.
- C class driver licence
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to positively engage with guests ensuring their stay is memorable.
- Energetic, motivated and efficient at multi-tasking while working independently.
- Honest, punctual, reliable and physically fit.
- Exceptional verbal communication skills and a proactive approach to your work
Additional Information
To work as a part of a team within a remote community requires dynamic flexibility and strong leadership. We ask that our staff:
- Show deep respect to all Traditional Owners and Custodians.
- Prioritise community outcomes, collective health and well-being.
- Support local cultural relationships, a healthy workplace environment, and visitor experience.
- Utilise strong emotional intelligence and creative problem-solving skills to be an inspiring leader and strong support for our organisation.
- Support local Bininj (people) to thrive in the workplace, which may be their first professional experience within a western framework.
- Welcome the opportunity to live in a remote, dynamic region where the discipline of self-care is an essential aspect of life.
- Lead by example and help educate others.
- Contribute to an enriching, enlivening community experience that is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
