Job ID: 48858
Job Views: 59
Location: Broome
Post Code: 6725
Category: Other
Employment Type: Contract
Posted: 10/07/2026
Position Summary:
The Kalumburu Mission Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mission facilities and services. The historic mission includes a Catholic Church, Museum, seasonal short stay accommodation, a variety of storage and out buildings, landscaped and natural areas and small-scale cattle operation. Services to the Kalumburu community include aspects of the airstrip operations and the sale of fuel. This hands-on role involves facility, grounds and vehicle management, accommodation and housekeeping services and various administration and record keeping tasks. The role is supported by members of the diocese team situated in Broome and Kununurra.
This role is a lifestyle opportunity ideally suited to 2-person team or couple.
Information on the Kalumburu Mission is here: Kalumburu Mission
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- Drivers licence – no restrictions
- Experience in rural/remote communities or cattle station operations.
- Experience is small scale accommodation and housekeeping services. (no food or beverage)
- Ability to undertake routine property and grounds maintenance including minor repairs.
- Knowledge and experience of cattle handling or the willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with airstrip maintenance and aviation protocols, or the willingness to learn.
- Confidence and physical ability to perform outdoor and manual tasks.
- Intermediate proficiency with technology and Microsoft office including Outlook.
- Problem solving skills and initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to live and work in a remote setting with limited supervision.
You are encouraged to apply via email to ensure both applications are clearly considered: [email protected]
Please include:
- Both resumes
- A short cover letter outlining your experience as a team/couple
- Contact details of 2 referees
Employment:
Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants will be required to provide:
- A current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (NPC).
- Current fitness for work clearance from a registered GP.
All appointments at the Diocese of Broome are subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.
Please direct enquiries to: Diocese of Broome Business Manager 0488 109 578
