* Join our expanding Construction and Infrastructure leadership team
* $120K–$150K + housing, relocation, salary packaging, and exceptional leave benefits
* Coastal living at its best – enjoy a beer, camp, and fish in a relaxed lifestyle
About Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation
Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (BHAC) is a large, values-driven Aboriginal organisation located in Maningrida, on the north coast of Arnhem Land. We support 36 remote Homelands through services in construction, housing, civil works, retail, arts, employment, and more!
With a workforce of up to 200 and an operating budget between $35–45 million, BHAC is growing rapidly. We're expanding our capability and welcoming new talent to help deliver major grant-funded infrastructure and development projects across the region.
But we're not just about work. Maningrida is renowned for its pristine fishing destination, featuring untouched beaches, vibrant community life, and a welcoming local culture. Whether it’s weekends on the water, zero commute, or meaningful relationships at work, life here offers more.
To learn more about BHAC, visit:
About the Opportunity
Due to anticipated growth, BHAC is seeking expressions of interest for full-time leaders in their Construction & Infrastructure team, based in Maningrida, NT .
There are multiple opportunities for skilled individuals to operate in a leadership position, including as a foreman, project manager or more senior Construction Manager — depending on your background. These are long-term opportunities, with strong prospects for internal progression and career development within BHAC.
In these roles, responsibilities may include:
o Leading construction, infrastructure, or maintenance programs across our Homelands
o Managing teams of tradespeople, handymen, and apprentices
o Coordinating grant-funded projects (e.g., HHIP, HMES)
o Planning, budgeting, and identifying cost efficiencies
o Supporting logistics, procurement, and fleet/asset use
o Collaborating across departments and community stakeholders
o Mentoring Aboriginal staff and supporting training pathways
To read the full Position Description, click here: View PD
About You
You’ll have a trade qualification and experience in construction, infrastructure, or similar service delivery. What matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, adapt to remote conditions, and contribute positively to community outcomes.
We value the following skills and traits:
o Leadership experience in trade or construction environments
o Project management skills
o Budgeting, procurement or grant experience
o WHS compliance awareness
o Cultural awareness and humility
o Patience, flexibility and emotional maturity
You may have worked in Aboriginal communities, mining towns, or other remote locations. Or perhaps you're seeking a change of pace from the city grind. Either way, you’re calm under pressure, hands-on, collaborative, and keen to be part of something bigger.
About the Benefits
We offer a highly attractive and unique package including:
o $120K–$150K salary + super
o Housing included (zero rent and minimal living costs)
o Relocation support
o 6 weeks’ annual leave plus gifted Christmas shutdown days
o Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
o Use of work vehicle and phone
o Genuine job security with multi-year grant funding and ongoing work
o Lifestyle perks : great fishing, no traffic, pool, takeaway shops, and stunning natural surroundings
If relocating with your partner or family, BHAC is open to finding employment for your partner within the wider business!
Whether you’re seeking adventure, purpose, or peace of mind, this is a rare opportunity to build your career and your life in one of the most rewarding settings in Australia.
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