Infrastructure and Planning Manager

About Us

We began 23 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the desert, then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis, for people to be looked after on country and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow. 

Today we are proud to say that we have collaborated, supported and helped many communities to get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 communities across NT, SA and WA. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services, run a successful social enterprise and have big plans for more!

We have come a long way in 23 years!

About the role

The Infrastructure & Planning Manager is directly responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Purple House building assets and real property. The role will engage in planning and delivery of facilities maintenance, small to medium capital works improvement projects as required and ensure compliance of maintenance and improvement.  The current scope includes approximately 80 buildings with offices and accommodation in Alice Springs and Darwin, as well as dialysis units and accommodation across 19 remote locations (NT, SA & WA) and aged care facilities and accommodation in 2 communities (NT).

Your key focus areas will be:

• Ensure Purple House facilities are appropriately maintained to support the organisations strategic objectives.Co-ordinating and monitoring the delivery of projects to achieve the program objectives, including financial reporting, risk management and stakeholder management.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to identify and scope future projects and actively seek alternative funding sources for capital improvements.

About You

• You have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.
• You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.
• You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.
• You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.
• You can communicate with all sorts of people.
• You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.
• You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.

To be successful, you will; 

• Qualifications in Building Construction, Project Management or similar (cert IV minimum) - Building or trades qualifications acceptable alternative.
• 3+ years Project Management or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver multi-year, high level, future focused plans based on a variety of factors and constraints.
• Experience in scheduling of works across multiple projects, developing project plans and managing capital works budgets.
• Sound knowledge of current WHS legislation and commitment to quality improvement.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to work in a team.
• Current National Criminal History check (less than 6 months old).
• Covid19 vaccination 2 jabs + 1 booster.
• Able to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Unrestricted driver license to be able to drive in the NT.
• Provide First Aid & CPR (Minimum) or able to obtain.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with excellent not for profit salary packaging options with CBB. 
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• 3 Special leave days.
• Other generous leave entitlements.
• Relocation assistance.

How to apply

If you think you have what we’re looking for, apply here on SEEK with your cover letter and resume.

We’d suggest you look at our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll.

Applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia.

For initial enquires regarding the position contact ******@purplehouse.org.au 

No Agencies Please

Applications close 28 April 2024

People are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. 

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.