Brief Summary of role:
The Housing, Municipal & Essential Services (HMES) Officer is responsible for undertaking repairs and maintenance of all Kalano communities, land and properties.
Duties may include, but not limited to;
Rubbish collection/removal
Lawn/garden maintenance
Building repairs and maintenance
This is a laboursome role that is vastly outdoors and requires a degree of physical fitness.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertaking maintenance of community houses, as directed by line manager.
Carry out property inspections to identify maintenance and repairs required.
Ensure proper/intended use of all equipment and assets.
Ensure all equipment/machinery is inspected prior to use for maintenance or potential WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) risks.
Rubbish/garbage removal throughout the community.
Maintenance of community parks, gardens, lawns, etc.
Assist community members with yard maintenance when directed.
Complete any inhouse Repairs and Maintenance request.
Ensure that the HMES work environment remains clean and tidy.
Prepare food for events, meeting or as requested.
Other duties as directed by the HMES Manager.
Renumeration & Benefits
Employment Type: Casual
Kalano EBA Classification: GS 2
Salary Range: $******* per hour (Plus Casual loading & other applicable allowances)
Location: Kalano's HMES Office – Katherine, NT
Hours of work: 20 hours per week between [Monday to Friday | 08:00am – 4:30pm]




The successful applicant should possess the following:
Qualifications
Trade qualifications or relevant certificate in related field.
Certificate II in Construction (Preferred not mandatory)
The successful applicant should pose the following attributes, skills and competencies;
Cross cultural awareness and effective communication skills.
Able to perform regular & physical outdoor tasks, in varying conditions.
Competent use of machinery & power tools.
Excellent understanding and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices and regulations
Experience working in Indigenous communities and understanding of cultural awareness
Good time-management and organisational skills.
Positive communication and literacy skills, with competent use of Information Technology, including software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Current NT Drivers Licence, National Police Check and Ochre Card.
Other Requirements
Mandatory before commencement:
Valid NT Drivers Licence
Valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
National Police Check
Willing to obtain upon commencement:
White Card
This role is a male, Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.
Phone ************ | Email ******
Applications Close: Friday, 13th November ****
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📌 Hmes Officer (Identified Position) (Katherine)
🏢 Kalano Community Association
📍 Katherine