• Location: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly Region.
• Employment Conditions: Full Time Contract
• Salary: $72,745.05 - $75,806.90 per annum.
• Generous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/a
• Reports to: Assets and Property Manager
• Amazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave as well as personal carer's leave up to 10 days per year, free general dentistry.

Exciting opportunity for a full time Maintenance Officer, based in Tennant Creek.

Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Community, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi’s drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out! 

You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!

About us

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.

Anyinginyi consists of four different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.

Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• 6 weeks annual leave and personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year
• Up to $1500 study allowance after 1 year of service
• Study leave can be negotiated
• Remote retention allowance of $1500 after 1 year of service and $3000 after 2 years’ service
• Annual remote travel allowance of $1500 for personal travel after 1 year of service
• Annual local Bi- Lingual allowance of up to $1500
• Employee access to Anyinginyi Health Clinic – with free Prescriptions
• Free General Dentistry (Lab Work to be paid by employee)

About the Tennant Creek Region

Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!

500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home. 

About the Role

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for maintaining the grounds of all Anyinginyi Health properties both business and residential, maintenance of all building needs and provide assistance in contracts, stores receivership, hazardous waste disposal, contractor requirements for new building upgrades where directed.

The Maintenance Officer is an integral part of the high standard of presentation and maintenance of Anyinginyi buildings and services to internal and external parties for property and asset delivery and management.

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Respect for traditional Aboriginal Culture and cultural diversity and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal/culturally diverse people.
• Gardening experience including experience with garden irrigation systems and small engines.
• Knowledge of plants and their needs, including different soil requirements, position requirements, pruning, etc.
• Ability to identify recurring gardening and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation for task reporting and actioning.
• Ability to be able to communicate and respond to personnel in a diverse working environment.
• Reliability, ability to work with a high level of quality, unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Current NT Driver’s Licence.
• Be in possession of or have the ability to obtain an OCHRE Card.
•  preferred to be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated.

Desirable:

• 4WD Licence.

About you

To be considered for this position, you must maintain Respect for Traditional Culture and cultural diversity and acquire the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse working environment. Previous experience or qualifications within Gardening, laboring or maintenance will be highly regarded but is not mandatory. 

The Maintenance Officer requires a current NT Driver’s License, free from any restrictions to be successful in their application. 

Please note

A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!

APPLY NOW!!

No recruitment agencies please

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