Accommodation Village Manager or Management
Couple
Wadeye, Northern Territory – Remote Indigenous Community
• On-site Furnished Accommodation provided
• 6 weeks leave + 17.5% leave loading
• NFP Salary packaging (tax savings on $15,899)
• Relocation assistance
We are seeking an experienced, practical and hands-on
Accommodation Village Manager to lead the daily operations of an 80-room
accommodation village in the remote Indigenous community of Wadeye. This role
requires a capable all-rounder who can oversee guest check-ins, room
allocations, housekeeping standards, budgets, minor maintenance and general
site presentation while building positive working relationships with staff,
contractors and community stakeholders.
About You
- Previous experience managing accommodation, village, camp, hostel or remote site operations.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, stock control and general administration.
- Ability to manage guest services and complete in-person check-ins in a professional and friendly manner.
- Experience working in remote, residential, or community-based settings desirable
- Leadership or supervisory experience highly regarded
Essential Licences / Clearance prior to commencement
- NT Drivers Licence (Class C)
- National Police Check
- NLC work/residential permits (with assistance from TDC)
Key Responsibilities
·Manage the day-to-day operation of an 80 single-room donga style accommodation
village.
·Coordinate guest arrivals, departures, room allocations and in-person check-ins.
·Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, safety and comfort across rooms
and shared facilities.
·Monitor budgets, approve routine expenditure and maintain accurate administrative and
operational records.
·Carry out or coordinate minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic
troubleshooting of air conditioning units and VAST TV systems.
·Inspect rooms and common areas regularly to identify maintenance, cleaning and safety
issues.
·Liaise with trades, contractors and suppliers to ensure timely repairs and reliable
service delivery.
·Support stock control and ordering for cleaning products, maintenance supplies and
village consumables.
·Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, site procedures and
accommodation standards.
·Respond calmly and practically to operational issues as they arise in a remote setting.
Personal Attributes
·Hands-on, reliable and willing to pitch in where needed.
·Practical problem-solver with a strong sense of responsibility.
·Comfortable balancing physical tasks with administration and reporting.
·Able to work respectfully in a remote Indigenous community setting.
·Self-motivated, flexible and able to manage competing priorities.
About Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC)
We are a Not-for-Profit, registered charitable organisation, owned by members of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirga peoples. The Wadeye Community, (formerly Pt Keats) NT, is located in the Western Daly River region – an area rich in cultures, wildlife and ecosystems. Wadeye is the Territory’s 6th most populous town and one of Australia’s largest remote indigenous communities. We support the Wadeye community through a range of areas including Housing & Construction, NDIS, Aged Care, Employment & Training, Enterprise Development and more.
Suitable Candidate Profile
This position may suit a handy person/administrator couple,
where one partner can take the lead on village operations, maintenance
coordination and site presentation (Village Maintenance Coordinator Position),
while the other supports administration, bookings, records and guest
services (Accommodation Village Manager Position). Flexibility, teamwork
and a willingness to contribute across multiple functions will be highly valued.
