Operations Supervisor/Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Lagulalya Aboriginal Corporation (LAC) is looking for a permanent Operations Supervisor/Qualified Diesel Mechanic. We welcome applications from individuals, couples, and families. This role is based on Bickerton Island, NT and will ideally start March 2025. There may be an opportunity for some admin work for a partner which can be discussed. Operations Supervisor / Qualified Diesel Mechanic The Operations Supervisor is responsible for organizing employees on a day-to-day basis, supervising all maintenance and construction works, managing Fee for Service Contracts, ordering parts and equipment, and completing mechanical duties in the workshop. The Operations Supervisor will be required to develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community members and will be required to work with community youth to provide on-the-job training. Selection Criteria for Operations Supervisor Relevant mechanical trade qualifications with demonstrable comprehensive understanding of engines as well as mechanicals and engineering in general. Relevant heavy-duty licenses with experience and competency operating numerous heavy machinery. High level analytics and problem-solving skills to find the source of problems/malfunctions and rectify. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community members. Ability to mentor and train youths in mechanical/heavy machinery operations, ensuring that PPE & WH&S procedures are adhered to at all times. Physically fit with unrestricted ability to lift, bend, stretch, twist, and climb in and out of vehicles, plant, and equipment. Previous experience living and working in a remote Aboriginal community with an understanding of Aboriginal culture and an awareness of social issues and the impact of Aboriginal people in remote communities in the NT is highly desirable. Is the remote island lifestyle for you? Resilience, humour, and understanding will help you achieve long-term satisfaction of working and living with Milyakburra people. You must appreciate the remote lifestyle and all the challenges and complexities of community life. For a true healthy work/life balance, you can make use of recreational activities in the surrounding areas including weekends on Groote Eylandt where we can offer respite. Experienced relief is available for longer periods of leave by negotiation, offering support and flexibility to accommodate your needs. Please watch the attached video for more information on this gorgeous island and the community. Further Information This is a live-on-island role with relocation and fully subsidized accommodation included. This employment opportunity is with LAC and Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) is proudly assisting with recruitment. Applications close Saturday, 22nd February 2025. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent/misleading/discriminatory. What can I earn as an Operations Supervisor? #J-18808-Ljbffr