Who We Are:

Founded in 2010, East Arnhem Real Estate (EARE) is a locally owned and operated, award-winning business providing a wide range of property services for clients across East Arnhem Land. Our head office in Nhulunbuy supports our remote teams in Yirrkala, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Gapuwiyak and Galiwinku

Indigenous Mentor & Trainer in Housing Maintenance - Carpenter/Plumber:

We are looking for a skilled, motivated, and dependable Carpenter or Plumber to take on the responsibility of training and mentoring our Indigenous Housing Maintenance Officers in the Milingimbi & Gapuwiyak Communities. This role is perfect for an individual who loves the remote lifestyle and passionate about empowering our Indigenous Housing Maintenance Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement: Regular remote travel to train our Yolngu men in basic non-trade carpentry and plumbing tasks.

Training and Support: Mentor and motivate employees in their capacity building journey to service their community independently whilst securing a range of training such as first aid, working at heights

Administration: Fulfil a range of administrative duties from managing workplans, setting weekly meeting agendas, completing stock takes, managing weekly training reports, completing monthly reports, managing stock controls

Work Health & Safety: Facilitate on the job work health & safety training

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A current manual driver’s license and the ability to travel to remote locations regularly, sometimes for extended periods.

Experience in working within remote Aboriginal communities in a mentoring/training capacity will be an advantage

A strong understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and the Yolngu language, with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities and Yolngu housing officers.

A high level of initiative, problem-solving abilities, and organisational skills, with the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

A positive attitude, a passion for providing quality housing services, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Carpentry or plumbing trade certificate - applicants with non trade handy man skills may be considered if there is evidence of strong Indigenous mentoring skills

Good Computer Literacy

Broad maintenance skillset

Construction Induction White Card

Current Drivers License

NT Working with Children’s Card

Working at Heights

Perks and benefits:

Competitive salary plus super and paid travel allowance

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour (depending on skills & experience)

Superannuation

Annual loyalty bonus rewards for each year of continuous service

40hrs per week – no weekend work

Work iPhone

Enjoy 4 weeks annual leave and see the NT

10 day sick leave

Company Vehicle

To apply:

If you are interested in this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the roles to Ranae Eels / [email protected]

Immediate start available.

Applications will remain open until position has been filled.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s are encouraged to apply.