MCAC provides Municipal services, Housing Maintenance, Community Safety and Night Patrol, and Community Projects.

Position Summary

Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC) is the representative body for the Anangu residents of Mutitjulu. It is recognized in the lease which establishes Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park (UKTNP) and has a special place in the history of land rights in Australia. Mutitjulu has a population of up to 400 and has unique opportunities and challenges due to its location within UKTNP.

The Housing Maintenance Manager oversees MCAC's housing and infrastructure obligations across Mutitjulu, Imanpa & Kalkukatjara communities.

The position is based at Mutitjulu Community, 470kms from Alice Springs.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Our Purpose

To invest in successful and sustainable ventures and the delivery of social services to build the community’s economy, keep culture strong and enable a thriving Mutitjulu.

Our vision

To create a better future for Mutijtulu

Our values

We operate according to Tjukurpa and embed lore, traditions, and practices in everything we do.

• Waltjanka Atumankupai (Trust)
  • We are open and honest in our dealings with one another, our members, and stakeholders to build trust, friendship, and collaboration.
• Wangkapakulinpai (Self-reliance)
  • We commit to building individual and collective resilience and encourage our members to manage their own affairs on their own land.
• Waltjaringupai (Responsible)
  • We take responsibility for the success of our organisation and are accountable to Mutitjulu through good governance and decision-making.
• Wangkapai Kulinpai (Communication)
  • We are the voice of Mutitjulu and will actively advocate on behalf of our people and our future. We will listen to our community and provide accessible information.

About Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation

Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC) provides services and programs to the community with social, economical and cultural benefits. These include the Municipal program, the Housing maintenance program, the Community Safety and Night Patrol program, the Mutitjulu Ranger program and a range of other Community projects. MCAC's business arm Gumlake owns the Ininti Cafe, Walkatjara Art and Ininti Store. Both MCAC and Gumlake are not-for-profit entities and all profits are returned to the Community.

Key Requirements

• Excellent communication and engagement skills as well as experience in dealing with remote aboriginal communities
• Experience in leading a culturally diverse team and ability to teach on-the-job skills
• Sound written verbal and computer skills
• C class license manual essential; any higher license or plant tickets are preferred
• Proficient and confident operation of plant and machinery
• Knowledge of the industry with any plumbing, electrical, or carpentry qualifications looked upon favourably
• Has experience in building effective relationships with clients and staff
• Excellent communication and engagement skills as well as experience in dealing with remote Aboriginal communities
• Experience in leading a culturally diverse team and the ability to teach on-the-job skills
• Proven ability to analyse processes and ensure continuous improvement to avoid mistakes
• A systematic approach to business operations to avoid mistakes and to report near misses
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to a high standard
• Persistent approach to time management
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy, and resourcefulness
• Excellent planning, organisation ability to work in line with clients' requirements
• A high degree of accountability and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office software

Job Responsibility

• Directly responsible for the regular and ongoing maintenance of all housing assets in Mutitjulu, Imanpa, and Kaltukatjara
• Meet or exceed monthly budget targets, ensuring appropriate spending to maintain housing to agreed standards
• Visit all Housing assets in all 3 communities on a fortnightly basis
• Liaise and engage with tenants, residents, stakeholders, and NT Housing on a regular basis
• Lead and mentor a culturally diverse team
• Provide high-level reporting to NT Housing every month
• Encourage and provide on-the-job training for local staff
• Meet property inspection requirements & maintenance timelines in accordance with the NT Housing framework
• Strong client relationship and people management skills, with the proven ability to develop trust and credibility
• Deliver to set quality controls and job fulfilment as set by the client/s
• Work closely with client and team to deliver operational benchmarks
• Ensuring that all activity levels required to deliver performance indicators are met
• Follow up with client and staff issues as they arise with management as well as any plant/vehicle/machine issues
• Ensure all Plant and Machinery are left fit for use for all employees and secure to prevent vandalism/theft
• Have an understanding of the job requirements for himself/herself and the crew
• Ability to complete what is asked of him/her in an efficient manner as well as able to direct crew members with their tasks
• Works safely, uses initiative, asks questions when not sure, presents on time, and has good communication skills
• Provides relevant feedback to clients and management

Benefits

Use of company vehicle (limited private use), company laptop & mobile phone, subsidised housing rental, salary sacrifice available, 6 weeks' annual leave, $100 travel allowance per fortnight.