Licensed Plumber / General Hand – FIFO 4:1
Groote Eylandt, NT
Remote.
Rewarding.
Unforgettable.
Looking for a role where your skills actually matter, your work is valued, and your "office view" might include tropical beaches instead of traffic lights?
Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a
Licensed Plumber / General Hand
to join our Repairs & Maintenance team on Groote Eylandt.
We are a proud
Not-for-Profit, 100% Indigenous-owned organisation
, delivering essential services and maintaining critical community infrastructure across the region.
This is not a "wait around" role—
Out here, something always needs fixing... and you'll be the one making it happen.
About the Role
This is a
multi-skilled, hands-on position
combining
licensed plumbing work
with
general maintenance and trade support functions
.
You'll operate across housing, facilities, and community infrastructure, taking ownership of both
specialised plumbing tasks
and
broad maintenance responsibilities
.
Roster:
FIFO 4 weeks on / 1 week off
Reporting to:
Supervisor / Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
Plumbing (Primary Trade Function)
Diagnose and repair leaks, fixtures, toilets, basins, and pipework
Conduct fault finding and preventative maintenance
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe work practices
General Maintenance & Trade Support
Building maintenance (doors, locks, flyscreens, patching, painting)
Minor carpentry and repairs
Assist other trades and projects as required
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas
Operational Responsibilities
Work autonomously and within a team
Problem solve in a remote workplace with limited resources
Engage respectfully within a community-focused workplace




Maintain a protected, clean, and organised worksite
What We're Looking For
We're after someone who is:
Practical, reliable, and solutions-focused
Trade-capable with strong plumbing experience
Comfortable stepping beyond their core trade when required
Able to work independently and adapt in a remote setting
A team player with a strong work ethic
Mandatory (Preferred):
Plumbing trade qualification / licence
Considered:
Experienced unlicensed candidates with strong practical capability
Highly Regarded (But Not Essential)
Welding and fabrication experience
HR licence
Remote or community-based maintenance experience
Broad building and property maintenance skills
Why Join Aminjarrinja?
Beyond the location—which speaks for itself—you'll get:
A genuinely
varied role
(no two days are the same)
Salary sacrifice options
Up-to-date accommodation provided
A
supportive, down-to-earth team culture
Consistent, meaningful work
in a stable organisation
A
6-day work week
with time to explore an incredible environment
A workplace where your
skills, initiative, and effort are recognised
And yes—you can legitimately say you work on a tropical island.
About Us
Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation is a
100% Indigenous-owned Not-for-Profit
, delivering essential services and supporting long-term community outcomes across Groote Eylandt.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a
licensed plumber with strong all-round maintenance capability
—or a highly capable multi-skilled tradesperson ready for a unique FIFO role—we want to hear from you.
Apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter.
(Bonus points if you can fix a leaking tap and a gate hinge in the same day... but that's pretty standard out here.)

📌 Licensed Plumber / General Hand – Fifo 4:1 (Katherine)
🏢 Aminjarrinja Enterprises Aboriginal Corp oration
📍 Katherine