AddressAbout Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
We are a multi-functional non-government organisation. Our purpose is to make a significant contribution and impact to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to ensure the reliable delivery of services including housing, power, water and community engagement and development. Additionally, we provide health services to the community through Ngaanyatjarra Health Service.
Our Vision: “Ngaanyatjarra people living on their country and keeping strong.”
About the Opportunity:
The Municipal Services Officer (MSO) plays a critical role in overseeing various operational aspects within remote Aboriginal communities. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to community development.
Working under the direction of the MUNS Program Manager, the role of the Municipal Services Officer is to coordinate and carry out the delivery of Municipal Services activities in the Ngaanyatjarra communities.
Key responsibilities
- Checking of powerhouses, inspection of bores and checking of sewerage facilities.
- Maintaining internal community roads – includes filling of potholes and maintenance of drainage.
- Airstrip maintenance – includes routine and essential maintenance of community airstrips (such as fencing and airstrip clearing).
- Maintenance of community assets, building and infrastructure - includes maintaining assets, reporting on fuel use and reporting breakdowns.
- Landscaping and fire protection - includes slashing, tree planting, watering, and clean up of potential fire hazards.
- Waste Management
- Increase Indigenous participation in the workforce by coordinating and supporting supervision to locally engaged Municipal Services Works Team
- working in collaboration with Collaboration with Community Development Program (CDP) and Community Engagement Coordinators to ensure that
Benefits
- Annual remote allowance
- Salary Packaging available
- 8 weeks leave per annum
- 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave
- An annual airfare allowance
- 3 additional airfares annually.
- Fully furnished accommodation including utilities
- Vehicle for work use
About you:
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict management.
- Effective organization, time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Basic computer skills.
- Working knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
- Willingness and ability to reside in a ‘dry’ remote Aboriginal community.
- Unrestricted Driver’s licence.
This is a unique chance to take on a dynamic and rewarding role for one of the leading non-government Aboriginal Organisations in Australia.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please apply on Seek through the prompts.
For further queries in relation to the role, please contact:
People and Culture Team
Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
Ph: 08 6200 1***
Email: **@ngcouncil.org.au
