Utilities Support Contract Operator (ESO - Power and Water) - Maningrida NT
Utilities Support Contract Operator (Full Time)
Maningrida, Northern Territory
Love the outdoors? This is as real as it gets.
Imagine finishing your week with world‑class fishing, hunting, and camping on your doorstep. If you’re passionate about the outdoors and seeking a rewarding operational role in a supportive remote community, West Arnhem Regional Council wants to hear from you.
About Our Region
Live and work across over 50,000 km² of pristine wilderness. West Arnhem is a true remote adventure, home to spectacular rivers and coastlines, abundant wildlife, and strong Aboriginal culture. You’ll join a community where tradition and nature go hand in hand, and every day brings a new landscape to explore.
About the Role
As our Utilities Support Contract Operator (Power and Water), you’ll be central to keeping Maningrida and its surrounds running. You’ll help safeguard the protected and reliable supply of power, water, and sewerage services, working hands‑on in a region where your practical skills and sense of adventure will be valued every single day.
To Succeed You’ll Need
- Experience with small plant & equipment (mowers, bobcats, chainsaws, whipper snippers)
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a crew
- Prior experience with Power & Water or similar utilities work
Your Rewards
- Base salary: $85,458–$91,058
- 6 weeks annual leave for more time to fish, hunt, and explore
- 17.5% leave loading
- Superannuation, remote locality allowance, and relocation help
- Subsidised, furnished accommodation
- Free uniforms—keep your own gear for after hours
- Employee Assistance and study support
- Unrivalled access to rivers teeming with barra and outback hunting
- Over 50,000 km² of Australia’s best territory to discover in your downtime
Why Join Us?
Whether you’re chasing the one that got away or the next trophy stag, you’ll find incredible fishing and hunting out your front door. Experience Australia’s Top End where weekends mean launching the tinny, throwing a line, or setting off into wild country—plus all the community, culture, and support to make your move worthwhile.
Review the full position description on our website and call *** for a confidential chat—you’ll soon see why the locals say you’ll never want to leave.
HOW TO APPLY
Press ‘Apply’, registered with Seek and then you will be redirected to our website.
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Type West Arnhem Regional Council into your web browser and apply directly on our website.
You must have full working rights to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
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