About the role
Closing Date:
19 November 2025
Location:
Maningrida
Pay:
Base $85,458
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Be the Hero Behind the Scenes: Utilities Operator Opportunity!
Step into a welcoming community and make a real difference in Maningrida as our Utilities Support Contract Operator.
In this practical, hands-on role, you’ll ensure essential services like power, water, and sewerage run smoothly every day, while also helping to keep our local airport safe and operational.
Join Us and Shine With These Qualities:
- Hands-on experience in managing essential services like power, water, solar, and sewerage systems—especially in remote community environments.
- You’ll need to be confident working independently and under pressure, while also being a strong team player who’s detail-oriented and meets deadlines consistently.
- If you've supervised or trained staff before and have solid organisational and admin skills, that’s a big plus. A current NT Driver Licence and White Card are essential.
- Bonus points if you're comfortable using and maintaining small equipment like mowers, bobcats, whipper snippers, or chainsaws—and know how to do it safely.
What We Offer:
Salary
- Remuneration Package $97,438 - $103,824 (including base salary $85,458 – $91,058)
Benefits
- Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, Superannuation, Accommodation with basic furnishings included, Subsidised rent, Relocation assistance, Remote locality allowance, Free uniforms, Employee assistance program, Study assistance and phone allowance.
Location Perks
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Weekends are made for adventure — explore legendary fishing spots, launch the tinny, or discover wild country. Dive into sports competitions and community events, cool off in the pool, or take in the spectacular Top End sunset.
