Location
Arnhem Land, Australia – Northern Territory
Role
Construction & Maintenance
Financials
None
Commitment
More than 3 years
Overview
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing through aviation in over 30 developing countries. For the past 80 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world's remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.
One of these places is Arnhem Land, a historical region of the Northern Territory of Australia. It is also a vast wilderness area, defined by rocky escarpments, gorges, rivers and waterfalls. MAF has served the people in Arnhem Land for the past 50 years by sharing God's love through aviation and technology. To continue enabling our service in Arnhem Land we require an experienced Facilities Manager.
Do you love making things work smoothly, fixing what's broken, and keeping everything in top shape? Do you have a knack for organising people, projects, and the occasional toolbox? Then this could be your next adventure!
Responsibilities
* Act as the point of contact for all facility and vehicle matters in East Arnhem Land, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
* Coordinate maintenance for 20 houses and 2 hangars.
* Supervise and maintain MAF office spaces and work areas.
* Manage non-aircraft vehicles to keep them road‐ready and reliable.
* Oversee contractors, volunteers, and occasional DIY participants.
* Ensure all assets comply with safety standards and local regulations.
Qualifications
* Building trade qualification with current licences.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a licensed building trade.
* Minimum 2 years of building project management experience.
* Cross‐cultural experience and a heart for serving in diverse settings.
* Willingness to travel and temporarily live in Aboriginal communities, demonstrating respect and sensitivity for Aboriginal culture.
* Practical maintenance head and people‐oriented.
* Organiser capable of juggling budgets, projects, and priorities.
* Ability to lead staff, volunteers, or contractors.
* Commitment to excellence.
* Candidates must be Australian citizens and/or residents.
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