Technical 6 - Remuneration Package Range $133,728 - $139,930
Tennant Creek Hospital, Engineering Services
Tennant Creek
One full time ongoing vacancy is available.
Provide a high level of leadership and management to the Engineering Services team to deliver the repairs and maintenance program and any assigned minor works and capital works projects to the Tennant Creek Hospital, as well as associated health facilities across the Barkly Region. Delivery of services includes the 24-hour operational management of critical building assets and their electrical, hydraulic and mechanical engineering systems essential to the provision of medical services.
About you:
* Ability to lead, manage, advise and motivate a diverse group of multi-discipline teams with ability to be flexible, manage pressure and change, and meet deadlines
* Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively consult and collaborate and build strong professional working relationships with colleagues, external clients, the community and industry representatives
* Well-developed information technology skills
* Have a current driver licence Ochre Card, White Card and High-Risk Work Licence for Standard Boiler Operations, or the ability to obtain.
* High level knowledge of building industry, design, construction and maintenance techniques
* Experience and knowledge in contract administration and management, including supervision and monitoring of contract conditions.
The Benefits:
* Attractive salary package
* 12% superannuation
* 6 weeks recreation leave
* 3 weeks personal leave
* Up to $1,724 annual leave loading
* Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
* Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.
* Accommodation support
* Regional electricity subsidy
* Relocation assistance may be negotiated
* Special study leave provisions
* Assistance with airfares to Darwin or Alice Springs - fares out of an isolated locality (FOIL)
* Accommodation allowance in conjunction with FOILs
To learn more about general employment conditions, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment website.
Lifestyle and Community:
An authentic outback town with one main street and local stores, Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine and is known as the Territory's "Golden Heart". The area around Tennant Creek is referred to as the Barkly Region.
Home to a population of 3,000 people, Tennant Creek has a real outback town feel. Its calendar is packed with events such as the Desert Harmony Festival and the annual Tennant Creek show, as well as horse racing, rodeos, sports and live music
With its laid-back lifestyle, welcoming spirit, and rich cultural heritage, Tennant Creek offers a unique place to live, work, and connect.
Check out the NT Regional Living guide for more information
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Karl Micek, Manager Infrastructure on or
Quote vacancy number:
3453
Closing date:
06/10/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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