Repair & Maintenance Worker (Minor)

Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 10 largest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. At Tangentyere, our jobs are varied and range from administrative to professional fields. We have a strong commitment to the employment of local Aboriginal staff, valuing this as a core feature of any culturally competent service, as well as the capacity development of Aboriginal people. The majority of our workforce is Aboriginal. Inherent within TCAC employment of local Aboriginal people is the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). With a dedicated and friendly workforce, generous entitlements, and challenging and rewarding roles, Tangentyere Council offers an ideal workplace for people interested in working in Aboriginal Community Services. Tangentyere Council is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Tangentyere Council is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse. Our recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police checks and reference checks for all candidates to ensure that we are recruiting the right people. Employee Benefits Tangentyere is pleased to offer attractive employee benefits, including: Generous leave entitles including 6 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading, and Healthy Lifestyle Leave Attractive remote area Salary Sacrifice arrangements available to permanent part time and full time staff Long Service Leave available, pro rata after 7 years continuous service. Additional allowances include bilingual, first aid, travel Guaranteed remuneration whilst on Jury Service Contact Human Resources 4 Elder Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 T: (08) 8951 4222 Option 7

Repair & Maintenance Worker (Minor)

Level: 2.1

Salary: $67.627 per annum/pro rata

Status: Permanent Full Time

Tangentyere Constructions, a subsidiary of Tangentyere Council, is a professional building contractor. Tangentyere Constructions promotes self-determination and community control in the construction industry.

Tangentyere Constructions delivers Property Management and Trade Repairs and Maintenance Works on the Alice Springs Town Camps and 22 Remote Communities.

Repairs and Maintenance Workers provide the first response to repairs and maintenance issues reported by tenants and/or tenancy managers.

The work of the Repairs and Maintenance Worker includes inspection, assessment, and completion of minor repairs under the direction of the Team Leader. Work that requires trade qualified repairs and maintenance will be reported to the Team Leader.

As part of your role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action, including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first response for any tenants requiring repairs and maintenance work on their house.
• Inspect the house to identify and assess required repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance.
• Report work that requires trade qualified repairs and maintenance to the Team Leader
• Record, document and photograph all requests, work undertaken, and material used.
• Observe and maintain Occupational Health and Safety.
• Assist with achieving quality management objectives across the organisation.
• Assist with achieving safeguarding objectives across the organisation.
• Assist with achieving compliance objectives across the organisation.
• Other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Required

• Good spoken and written English.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to follow directions.
• Ability to work onsite without a supervisor present at times.
• Ability and willingness to read and follow policies, procedures, and plans.
• Previous building; repairs and maintenance; or essential services work.
• Ability to obtain a White Card.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card, and a satisfactory Police Check.

Desired

• Ability to speak one or more local languages.
• Certificate and/or training in building and construction.
• Ability and willingness to attain a first aid certificate.

Closing date: 04/08/2026

Suitable applicants may be appointed prior to the closing date.

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