• Relocate to beautiful Winton, Queensland, and play a key role in maintaining a renowned museum!
• Join a passionate team dedicated to preserving Australia’s prehistoric past
• Competitive salary of $85,000 – $95,000 + Super + Relocation Assistance!
• Career progression opportunities into senior management and professional development support

Discover the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation at the heart of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries. Located atop The Jump-Up, a stunning mesa in Central West Queensland, the Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils.

Since its establishment in 2009, the Museum has grown into an iconic attraction, featuring a Fossil Preparation Laboratory, the March of the Titanosaurs exhibition, the Gondwana Stars Observatory, and Dinosaur Canyon. Additionally, the Museum manages Dinosaur Stampede National Monument at Lark Quarry Conservation Park, the site of the world’s only known record of a dinosaur stampede.

The Museum is entering its next stage of growth and is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee its physical infrastructure, ensuring that operations run smoothly in support of this world-class institution.

A career that’s 100 million years in the making!

As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the Museum’s diverse facilities and grounds, as well as its offsite locations, including the Dinosaur Stampede National Monument and the AAOD Staff Village.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Museum’s buildings, grounds, and infrastructure to ensure they remain safe, functional, and well-maintained
• Overseeing maintenance operations for vehicles, machinery, and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Documenting procedures, managing site services (power, water, communications), and coordinating pest control and waste management
• Supervising a small team, including grounds staff, and providing hands-on assistance where required
• Ensuring workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance across the Museum and its satellite sites
• Assisting in the Museum’s ongoing development and future projects

This is a full-time role based in Winton, Queensland, with a fixed-term contract from 24 March 2025 to 14 October 2025, with potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.

You’ll thrive in this role if you…

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for nature and the outdoors, will have strong hands-on background in property maintenance, facilities management, or a related trade (e.g., plumbing, welding, carpentry, or mechanical repair). We are looking for a proactive and adaptable professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a broad maintenance skillset. The ideal candidate will have:

Essential qualifications and experience:

• A valid Australian manual driver’s licence
• A current Working with Children Blue Card (or the ability to obtain one)
• Facilities management or maintenance experience in a relevant industry
• Basic mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, or general maintenance skills
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations

Highly regarded qualifications:

• A trade qualification (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
• Forklift licence and/or heavy-vehicle licence (light or medium rigid)
• WHS certification (White Card or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a remote or rural environment

Experience in project management and business operations will be highly beneficial, as this role requires overseeing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient documentation and reporting.

You should be a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of your responsibilities. Your ability to stay composed under pressure, work independently, and problem-solve effectively will make you a strong fit for this dynamic role.

If you appreciate the unique lifestyle of regional and remote communities, this opportunity will be especially rewarding. Those who embrace the outback way of life and value a strong sense of community and connection will find Winton a truly enriching place to live and work.

Career Growth & Future Opportunities

As the Museum expands, there are exciting pathways for career progression. High-performing candidates will have opportunities to move into senior facilities management roles or even take part in the future development of a 10,000 sqm world-class dinosaur museum. Those with a keen interest in project management may find themselves involved in shaping the infrastructure of one of Australia’s most ambitious natural history projects.

A stunning location like no other!

Imagine waking up each day beneath an endless blue sky, where the sun paints the horizon in gold and the night unveils a dazzling display of stars like nowhere else on Earth. In Winton, Queensland, life isn’t just lived—it’s experienced.

Here, you’ll find more than just a place to call home. You’ll find a community that feels like family, opportunities that inspire, and a lifestyle that brings out the best in you. From world-renowned dinosaur discoveries to lively festivals and breathtaking landscapes, Winton offers something truly special—a chance to embrace adventure, connect with nature, and be part of something extraordinary.

Forget the rush, forget the stress—Winton is where you can build a future filled with purpose, passion, and endless possibilities. The question isn’t why move to Winton—it’s why not?

What we offer

Earn a competitive salary ranging between $85,000 – $95,000 per annum PLUS Super and host of benefits including:

• Relocation assistance: A one-time reimbursement of up to $1,500 for relocation costs, provided after the successful completion of a three-month probation period (paid after three months)
• Accommodation: Choose between A three-bedroom house at AAD Star Village is available for the right candidate, offering a comfortable long-term housing solution. This provides easy access to the Museum and is ideal for someone with maintenance skills who can assist with onsite needs 'OR' up to four weeks of temporary accommodation at Maloney Lodge is available to help with the transition.
• Career growth: Opportunities for long-term career progression into senior roles and project involvement in an expanding organisation
• Professional development: An annual training and development allowance of up to $2,000 (after one year of employment)
• A unique lifestyle: Live and work in one of Australia’s most scenic and historically rich regions, with access to incredible natural landscapes and a welcoming community

Join us in making history!

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to oversee facilities at a world-class museum of natural history in the heart of Outback Queensland – Apply NOW!