This Position is located in the heart of the Kakadu National Park - Jabiru NT. Only 2.5 hours from Darwin.

About our region

West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

More than two thirds of the region’s population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, who reside in a collection of towns, communities and outstations. Council provides a range of local government services to five towns and communities across five wards with many popular tourist destinations.

The Role

This position is responsible for the overall supervision of Council’s core community services which include roads, waste removal and management, parks and gardens, town maintenance, animal control and welfare in West Arnhem Regional Council town of Jabiru.

About you

Certificate III or IV in Civil Construction, or extensive knowledge and experience in road maintenance, waste, animal control and welfare, and parks and gardens activities.

Previous experience working in a remote environment and indigenous community.

Proven experience with supervising people.

Proven competence in the operation of a range of plant, machinery, equipment and tools including relevant attachments.

Construction Induction (White Card)

HR endorsement on Driver's licence

You will receive:

Base salary $82,969 - $88,406

6 weeks annual leave

Superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Remote locality allowance

Relocation assistance

Subsidised rent (1 minute drive from home)

Basic furnished accommodation

Study assistance

Free uniforms

Employee assistance program

Free access to pool and gym (for you and your family)

50 000km of stunning Australian outback to explore in your down time

HOW TO APPLY

Press 'Apply", registered with Seek and then you will be re-directed to our website.

OR

Type West Arnhem Regional Council into your web browser and apply direct on our website.

Should you require further assistance, please contact 08 8979 9404 .

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.