• Competitive salary with salary sacrificing up to $15,899 per annum.
• Unique and exciting opportunity to work within a growing Aboriginal Corporation.
• Domestic and interstate relocation support to Derby provided.

About the Role:

The Remote Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the management of refurbishing, maintaining and redeveloping of remote community infrastructure on the Kimberley coast to enable Traditional Owners to achieve their vision of returning to live and work sustainability and self-sufficiently on their dambeema ('homelands'). You will hit the ground running, with four (4) current outstations with existing infrastructure being the first priority.

About Derby:

Derby is a tropical and culturally rich town located in the North Kimberley, just 220km from Broome. The town is home to the highest tides of any Australian port and is an ideal spot for those looking to experience the rugged beauty of its natural attractions. The lifestyle is community-focused, with a deep connection to the land and sea. Derby is perfect for those seeking an adventurous outdoor lifestyle with endless opportunities including fishing, camping, hiking and exploring the spectacular landscapes of the Kimberley.

More on Derby here.

About Us:

We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north-west Kimberley coastline, extending from just north of the Robinson River to the Prince Regent River. It has been our home for many thousands of years. We carry the cultural responsibilities of our ancestors to look after Country. Our Country is of great conservation significance, home to many threatened and endemic species, mighty rivers, coral reefs, powerful whirlpools, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and more than 700 islands.

Dambeemangaddee are part of the Wandjina Woongudd community. We all share a unique body of beliefs and cultural practices going back to Lalai, the Dreaming when the creator beings Wandjina and Woongudd helped shape the land, sea, heaven, and all living things in our Country. They set out how we must look after culture, plants, animals, people, and country to keep them healthy. We maintain strong connections to our land through our Law, Culture, songs and stories. We visit our Country when we can and have set up homeland communities on our remote coastline. We want to return to Country, live on our homelands, regain control, and teach future generations.

About the Corporation:

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal people in one of the most remote, spectacular regions of the Kimberley.

DAC is a small Aboriginal Corporation dedicated to the benefit of our members, Dambimangari Traditional Owners.

DAC is the governing body for all Dambimangari business on behalf of our members, and in line with traditional Law and Culture. We employ more than 30 staff, the vast majority of whom are Traditional Owners. The Corporation’s key functions include:

• Managing Native Title including engaging with mining, tourism and other access and development proposals
• Members’ Services like health and education
• Land and sea management (Indigenous Protected Area, Ranger Program & Jointly Managed Marine Park including fire, ferals, weeds and marine patrols)
• Cultural heritage management
• Economic development
• Visitor Management
• Cultural programs
• Remote infrastructure
• Corporate Services including finance, administration & payroll

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced project manager/facilities manager/infrastructure manager with exceptional experience in managing the lifecycle of infrastructure development and redevelopment, and ongoing maintenance.

You will have excellent consultation skills and the ability to work closely with the Board, family groups, members, and community, as well as contractors. You will possess strong attention to detail, along with problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Duties will include:

• Consulting with the Dambimangari Board and family groups to ensure strong community input into all phases of remote infrastructure and land use planning.
• Working closely with family groups to develop individual site plans for use, access and opportunities for current and future outstations.
• Leading the development of a Remote Infrastructure Project Plan for the refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of existing infrastructure and future developments, including project timelines and budgets.
• Developing detailed project plans, timelines and budgets for each location, including repairs, redevelopment and maintenance.
• Engaging contractors and trades to conduct infrastructure repairs, maintenance and upgrades, and removal of hard rubbish.
• Developing and maintaining asset and inventory register for each outstation, and managing update, replacement or disposal of assets as required.
• Seeking funding and developing partnerships to support the maintenance, repairs, and redevelopment of current and future outstations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in managing infrastructure projects in extremely remote settings, including budgeting
• Ability to manage projects in a cross cultural and remote environment; including capacity to lead a team, set work priorities, solve problems, work creatively under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Relevant qualification in landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, town planning, business administration, construction or other relevant field (Desirable)
• Relevant trade such as construction/building, carpentry, electrical or plumbing (Advantageous)
• Strong communication and Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office Suite proficient.
• C Class Driver’s License.
• Working with Children’s Check and Police Clearance, or ability to obtain.
• Appreciation, sensitivity understanding and some knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander history, traditions, protocols, and culture.

Further Information:

For more information about the role please [email protected], using the subject line: Remote Infrastructure Manager - Derby / North Kimberley enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call (08) 9383 3293.

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