Take your practical skills somewhere they can make a real difference

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is seeking a hands-on and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team based in Kaltukatjara (Docker River).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things done and is comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

As our Maintenance Officer, you'll play an important role in ensuring our aged care service remains safe, functional and well maintained, undertaking general maintenance and repairs, grounds maintenance, coordinating contractors and supporting ad hoc projects.

What’s in it for you?

This is a full-time, permanent position offering:

- $33.34 – $34.71 per hour, depending on skills and experience
- Salary packaging
- $5,000 travel allowance per year
- Remote allowance starting from $2,500
- Housing and utilities
- Meals

For someone looking to experience life and work in a remote community, this is an opportunity to secure a permanent role while benefiting from a strong remote employment package.

About the role

No two days will be exactly the same. You will take responsibility for the general upkeep of the facility, completing routine maintenance, identifying and addressing repairs, maintaining grounds and equipment and supporting external trades and contractors when larger works are required.

Your responsibilities will include:

- General maintenance and light repairs, including painting, minor carpentry and basic installations.
- Maintaining tools, equipment and maintenance inventory.




- Identifying major repair requirements and supporting tradespeople and contractors attending the facility.
- Overseeing contractor and trades work where required.
- Completing general grounds and garden maintenance.
- Maintaining grassed areas, courtyards, gardens and facility surrounds.
- Maintaining and repairing reticulation and irrigation systems.
- Safely operating equipment and hand tools required for maintenance and grounds work.
- Supporting additional maintenance and ad hoc projects across the facility.

About you

We’re looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive who can see what needs doing and safely get on with the job.

You will be comfortable working independently, prioritising maintenance requirements and working collaboratively with facility staff, contractors and residents. The PD specifically seeks someone who can work well unsupervised and take a proactive but safe approach to completing work.

What you’ll bring

- Formal trade qualifications or practical work experience demonstrating basic trade skills.
- Ideally knowledge of water systems and electronic repairs.
- A minimum of 2 years' previous experience in building, trade or maintenance.




- Experience safely using hand tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and associated safety precautions.
- Knowledge of the protected and appropriate use of chainsaws.
- Current Manual NT C-Class Driver Licence.
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Strong customer service skills and a self-starting approach.
- Training in the safe handling and operation of chainsaw equipment is desirable.

Mandatory requirements

The successful applicant will also require:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check received or lodged before commencement.
- Current influenza vaccination.
- National Police Check lodged or received within three months prior to commencement.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) provides residential aged care and home care services across the Northern Territory and South Australia, with a focus on improving quality of life for older people living in regional and remote Australia. ARRCS holds respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders at the core of its work.

Ready for a change?

If you’re a practical, hands-on maintenance professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability and the opportunity to work in a remote community, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information on this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via [email protected] or 08 8982 5200.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

📌 Maintenance Officer - Kaltukatjara - Docker River
🏢 Australian Regional & Remote Community Services
📍 Kaltukatjara