If you’re an experienced plant operator who enjoys outdoor work and operating a range of machinery, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. At Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (Laynha), you’ll help maintain essential infrastructure and services that support remote homeland
communities across East Arnhem Land.
As a Plant Operator, you’ll operate and maintain machinery, support infrastructure projects, and help maintain roads, airstrips, and community assets. Working as part of the Municipal and Essential Services team, you’ll contribute to keeping homelands connected, safe, and operational.
This role suits someone who enjoys remote work, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering practical outcomes for Yolŋu communities.
Why Join Laynha?
For more than 40 years, Laynha has worked alongside 30 homeland communities across East Arnhem Land, supporting people to live, work, and thrive on Country.
We deliver a wide range of essential services, including healthcare, aged care, housing, community services, employment, and land and sea management.
This role offers the opportunity to work across some of Australia’s most unique and remote locations while contributing to infrastructure that directly supports homeland communities. You’ll join a
supportive team that values safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About You
You’re someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in operating machinery safely and efficiently, and is comfortable working in remote environments. You have strong problem-solving skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
You understand the importance of maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and delivering reliable services in challenging environments.
You’ll likely bring:
- Experience operating civil construction, earthmoving, or infrastructure maintenance plant and equipment
- Competency operating machinery such as forklifts, backhoes, telehandlers, skid steers, dozers, tractors, and trailers
- Experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment including chainsaws, whipper snippers, generators, pumps, and welding equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake routine servicing and maintenance activities
- Experience working in rural, regional, or remote environments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience working with Aboriginal communities and supporting training, mentoring, or skills development programs will be highly regarded.
You’ll also demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and a commitment to working collaboratively with Yolŋu communities across East Arnhem Land.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in supporting Municipal and Essential Services across homeland communities by:
- Operating civil plant and heavy equipment for maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects and supporting logistics operations across the region
- Maintaining roads, drainage systems, recreational areas, and community infrastructure
- Conducting road inspections and preparing condition reports with recommended maintenance actions
- Maintaining homeland airstrips and waste management facilities in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Undertaking routine servicing, maintenance, and minor repairs on plant, vehicles, and equipment
- Supervising and promoting the safe use of plant and equipment within work teams
- Supporting and mentoring Yolŋu staff through on-the-job training, knowledge sharing, and skills development
What We Offer
In return, you’ll receive:
- A meaningful role that directly supports remote Yolŋu communities
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive and values-driven workplace culture
- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $17,500 per annum
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Remote Living Allowance
- The opportunity to travel throughout East Arnhem Land and work across diverse and unique locations
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a role where your plant operation, infrastructure, and maintenance skills can contribute to something bigger than construction projects alone, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us about your experience and what attracts you to working with Laynha and the communities we support.
