This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting operational, maintenance, logistics and asset management activities across the organisation. The role ensures the effective maintenance and operation of facilities, employee housing, vehicles, equipment, community services and maintenance to support safe, efficient and compliant service delivery.
The position plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity across the Clinic, Head Office, Community Wellness services while ensuring adherence to Work Health and Safety standards and organisational policies. The position works and collaborates closely with the Clinical Operations Coordinator and Workforce Coordinator.
Note: This position does NOT come with accommodation. Applicants must have secured accommodation in Maningrida prior to applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilities and maintenance coordination
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Housing maintenance and asset management
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Logistics and freight coordination
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Vehicle and fleet coordination
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Orange Sky coordination
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Equipment and safety oversight
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Community and operational support
The successful applicant will have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Excellent salary $115,000 + Superannuation
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Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum, plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
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6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
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2 weeks complimentary Christmas closedown leave
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Travel FOIL Allowance $6,000 per year
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Retention Allowance for every 12-months of continuous service
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Work with a committed and passionate team
About Mala’la
Mala’la Health Service is a respected and accredited Aboriginal Corporation providing services to the seaside community of Maningrida (520 km east of Darwin), with a population of approximately 3,500 people. These services include Primary Health Care, Aged & Community Care, Family & Community Wellness, Drugs & Alcohol Services. Mala’la Health Service provides Primary Health Care services to Maningrida and surrounding homelands under a Community Control model.
Essential Requirements
The role will see you working in a remote Aboriginal Community. All applicants must have an understanding of, and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control, self-determination, and the issues faced by Aboriginal people living in remote settings.
To apply, please ensure that you have the following:
- Demonstrated experience in operations, maintenance coordination, logistics or asset management
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Ability to coordinate multiple operational tasks and competing priorities
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Experience liaising with contractors, service providers and external stakeholders
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Sound organisational and time management skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
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Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements
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Ability to work flexibly and respond to operational requirements
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Current First Aid Certificate
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Manual Driver’s License
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Satisfactory Criminal History Check
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Current NT Working with Children Clearance OCHRE card, or the willingness to obtain one
For more detailed Selection Criteria, please click here to view the full Position Description.
Vaccination & Immunity Screening
Mala’la Health Service is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and clients of our Health Care Centre. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures; we mandate that all staff abide by our Worker Immunisation Against Specific VPD Policy, which will be supplied to all successful candidates.
For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact: [email protected]
Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
How to apply?
For more information and to apply, please contact Aileen Bell, Corporate Services Manager. Applications to be forwarded to [email protected]
Position closing date: Monday, 15 June 2026
