Village Maintenance Coordinator

Based in Wadeye NT

$85k-$90k + Super

• Furnished accommodation
• Relocation assistance up to $1500
• 6 Weeks leave + 17.5% leave loading
• NFP salary packaging

The Village Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of 80 single donga-style rooms within The Village. This role involves conducting routine inspections, carrying out repairs and maintenance works, responding to maintenance requests, and ensuring that all rooms and shared areas remain safe, functional, and well presented. The position requires a practical, reliable, and proactive individual with strong leadership skills who can effectively lead and support a small team of Indigenous employees while fostering a respectful and collaborative working environment.

About You

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities or handyman role
• Basic trade or technical skills
• 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)

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.

If you are eligible to work in Australian and willing to move to Wadeye NT – we’re looking forward to receiving your resume, outlining your previous experience, together with copies of your relevant certificates/qualifications and contact details of at least two referees.

For a copy of the Position Description and general information, please contact recruitment@thamarrurr.org.au.