Job Summary
- $99,000 - $105,000 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jun 2024
- Regional WA > Derby
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.
We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north-west Kimberley coastline, extending from the Robinson River, just north of Derby to the Prince Regent River in the far north of the Kimberley region in WA. 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.
Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal people in one of the most remote and 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 majority of whom are Traditional Owners.
The Corporation’s key functions include:
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.
For more information about the role please email Ryan via [email protected] using the subject line: Remote Infrastructure Manager - Derby enquiry via EthicalJobs or call (08) 9383 3293.
A position description is attached.
Role is based in Derby WA 6728, relocation support provided to the successful candidate.
All appointments are subject to the successful applicant having at least two COVID-19 vaccinations, WWC check and police clearance prior to commencement of employment.
Full Australian Working Rights are a requirement of this role.