Casual or Permanent | Competitive Pay | 12% Super | Career Development | Community Impact
West Daly Regional Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused individual to join our team as a Trades Assistant under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable skills, gain secure employment and contribute to stronger, culturally safe outcomes across the West Daly Region.
Why Join West Daly Regional Council?
- Competitive full-time salary: $68,437.69 – $ 73,656.82 per annum + 12% Super or
- Competitive Casual hourly rate: $34.63 – $ 37.28 + 25% casual loading + 12% Super
- Career development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to build long-term employment pathways under RJED
- Work that directly supports remote Indigenous communities
- Make a real difference in your own community
About the Role
Trade Assistant is responsible for providing high quality repairs and maintenance works of all Council facilities, ensuring properties and facilities are maintained to agreed standards and Work Health and Safety issues are addressed promptly.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake a broad range of general maintenance tasks, both reactive and planned, which may include maintenance, inspections, and repair of buildings and other Council assets
- Provide assistance and support to other members of the repairs and maintenance team in relation to legislation and good practice in maintenance services delivery
- Undertake pre and post inspections of reactive maintenance works in accordance with agreed procedures and advise on scope of works if needed
- Monitor day to day and cyclical maintenance expenditure, maintain a planned schedule of assigned duties
- Perform preventative maintenance programs across Council facilities
- Assist with the maintenance and updating of the asset register of all Council housing and facilities
- Support in delivery of renovation projects of Council facilities, including housing and other Council facilities
- Assist with the planning and coordination of materials and resources required to undertake assigned projects and tasks
- Ensure tools, plant, equipment and vehicles are used appropriately and maintained in good working order
- Assist with weekly and monthly reporting to management and ensure reporting in the software is in real time
- Provide verbal and written reports and updates, as requested by the management
- Ability to travel and stay overnight at Communities or Homelands located within the West Daly region as required
- Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Supervisor which are within level
Eligibility (Requirements)
Applicants must meet one or more of the following:
- A Remote Employment Services (RES) participant
- A job seeker eligible for RES
- Located in a RES Region
- A participant in the New Jobs Program Trial (NJPT) or CDP Trials
Essential Requirements
- Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
- National Criminal History Check or ability to obtain
- Northern Territory Category “C” Drivers Licence (desirable).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is designed to strengthen local employment pathways and community leadership.
About West Daly Regional Council
West Daly Regional Council spans 14,000 km² across the remote communities of Wadeye, Peppimenarti and Nganmarriyanga, located 300–420 km south-west of Darwin.
We deliver essential local government services that support safe, respectful and healthy communities. Guided by our mission to walk alongside culture, country and people, we create meaningful opportunities and strengthen local capacity across the region.
Important Information
- Accommodation is not provided
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
- Pre-employment checks include criminal history, right to work and eligibility verification
- Applications assessed as received
- Position open until filled
How to Apply
- Click ‘Apply’ and submit your resume
- For the full Position Description or enquiries, contact: recruitment@westdaly.nt.gov.au
