About Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled health service providing care to indigenous people living in communities across the vast Ngaanyatjarra Lands in remote Western Australia, near the Northern Territory/South Australian borders. Approximately 2,000 Ngaanyatjarra people live in the communities on the Lands. We are governed by an indigenous Board of Directors and are AGPAL accredited.

Our Vision: “Ngaanyatjarra people living on their country and keeping strong.”

About the Opportunity

The Municipal Services Officer (MSO) plays a critical role in overseeing various operational aspects within remote Aboriginal communities. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to community development.

Working under the direction of the MUNS Program Manager, the role of the Municipal Services Officer is to coordinate and carry out the delivery of municipal services activities in the Ngaanyatjarra communities.

Key responsibilities

• Checking of powerhouses, inspection of bores and checking of sewerage facilities.
• Maintaining internal community roads – includes filling of potholes and maintenance of drainage. 
• Airstrip maintenance – includes routine and essential maintenance of community airstrips (such as fencing and airstrip clearing).
• Maintenance of community assets, building and infrastructure - includes maintaining assets, reporting on fuel use and reporting breakdowns.
• Landscaping and fire protection - includes slashing, tree planting, watering, and clean up of potential fire hazards.
• Waste Management
• Increase Indigenous participation in the workforce by coordinating and supporting supervision to locally engaged Municipal Services Works Team
• working in collaboration with Collaboration with Community Development Program (CDP) and Community Engagement Coordinators to ensure that 

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict management. 
• Effective organisation, time-management skills. 
• Ability to prioritise tasks. 
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Willingness and ability to reside in a ‘dry’ remote Aboriginal community.
• Unrestricted Driver’s licence.

This is a unique chance to take on a dynamic and rewarding role for one of the leading non-government Aboriginal Organisations in Australia. 

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

This is a unique chance to take on a rewarding role, making a real difference in remote Aboriginal communities. 

For further information and a full position description please contact:

People and Culture Team

Phone: (08) 6200 1200

Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Municipal Services Officer - Ngaanyatjarra Lands enquiry via EthicalJobs.