Join MacDonnell Regional Council - Make a Real Difference in Central Australia!

• Position Title: Essential Services Officer
• Competitive Salary: Starting at $81,185.00 per annum.
• Based: Papunya
• Term Type: This position is Full-time, Fixed term role until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension.

Why Join Us?

• Live and work in stunning Central Australia - from serene waterholes to vibrant desert sands
• Join a diverse, culturally rich team - 78% of our workforce is Indigenous
• Make a tangible impact on the community every single day
• Community based housing available for non-locals

What We Offer

We support your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance with:

• 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 12% superannuation contributions
• Christmas Shutdown (3 gifted days)
• 12 days paid personal/ carers leave
• 10 days cultural & ceremonial leave
• Parental leave: 8 weeks primary, 2 weeks non-primary caregiver
• Up to 15 days study leave for professional growth
• NAIDOC public holiday celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture

Who We're Looking For

Are you an experienced Essential Services Officer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys being the trusted point of contact for ensuring the safe, reliable delivery of power, water, and sewerage services - all while maintaining strict compliance with relevant legislation and standards? This may be the job for you!

To successfully undertake this role, you'll need the following:

• Proven ability to identify and resolve technical issues within your area of expertise, drawing on experience, training, and guidance from PowerWater technical coordinators as required.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor fellow team members to foster independence and increase local ownership of service.
• Literacy, numeracy and computer skills to collect data, complete standard reports and correspondence.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations, compliance standards, and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a range of cross-cultural situations providing advice in relation to power, water and sewerage matters.
• Ability to work independently with responsibility for own work outputs.
• Essential Requirements:

Northern Territory Driver's Licence (or the ability to obtain)

Ability to obtain and maintain NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card

Satisfactory completion of Criminal History Check

Relevant plant and equipment tickets

Current White Card

Ready to Jump In?

Send us:

• A one-page cover letter explaining why you're perfect for this role.
• Your resume.

Check out the Position Description or contact Manager Commercial Services, Mark O'Brian at 08 8958 9600 for more info.

Applications are open until we find the perfect candidate - so act fast!

Important Info

• Must have valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
• This role is a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NT). Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants will receive priority consideration if eligible.