Municipal Services Officer

Full time, Casual and Short Term Relief positions available

Ngaanyatjarra Council is a dynamic organisation representing the interests of approx. 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara people living in 12 Communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia.

Working under the direction of the Community Services Manager (CSM), the role of the Municipal Services Officer (MSO) is to coordinate and carry out the delivery of municipal services activities in the Ngaanyatjarra communities.  Municipal services activities include:

• Power, water and sewerage maintenance
• Maintaining Powerhouse facilities and solar panels
• Maintaining internal community roads
• Airstrip maintenance
• Maintenance of community assets, building and infrastructure
• Landscaping and fire protection
• Waste disposal

The MSO is required to increase indigenous participation in the workplace by coordinating, supporting and providing effective supervision to locally engaged Municipal Services Work Teams. The MSO will assist in the annual development and quarterly review of Municipal Service Plans.

Candidates should note that all Ngaanyatjarra Aboriginal Communities are “dry” areas and consumption and sale of alcohol is prohibited under the Aboriginal Communities Act.

For your enthusiasm, skill and commitment, you will be well rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits including the provision of a fully furnished home, a total of 8 weeks leave pa, an annual airfare, remote allowance and access to Salary Packaging arrangements. Reasonable relocation costs will be covered.

Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and provide at least 3 contactable professional referees. The successful applicants’ employment will be subject to obtaining a National Police check and Working with Children Check.

For a detailed position description and application package including the selection criteria, please contact our Human Resources Manager.