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: $28.5085 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
- Valuable time-management and organisational skills.
- Good 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 0498 866 941 | Email [email protected]

Applications Close: Friday, 13th November 2026

📌 Hmes Officer (Katherine)
🏢 Kalano Community Association
📍 Katherine