Municipal Operations - APY Lands, South Australia

We have two exciting opportunities to work in our Municipal Services Teams on the APY Lands in the far north west of South Australia.

The primary objective of the positions is the delivery of Municipal Services (MUNS) in the communities of the APY Lands, South Australia. These services include domestic waste disposal, waste management awareness, community landscaping such as slashing, weed eradication and fire breaks, maintaining internal sealed roads in communities, checking and maintaining local airstrips and sporting ovals and removal of abandoned vehicles from communities. Local Workforce Development is an important aspect of the role, focusing on developing the skills and knowledge of the local Anangu MUNS workers.

1. Municipal Operations Coordinator: Umuwa - APY Lands, SA

The Municipal Operations Coordinator oversees the delivery of the 7 Municipal Services teams across the APY Lands and manages the overall performance and reporting for the program. The position is based at the RASAC main depot at Umuwa, and involves travel out to the 7 Municipal Services teams to support their operations, monitor performance against our contract requirements and manage program assets.

2. Community Works Officer: Fregon - APY Lands

The Community Works Officer role will be based at Fregon and oversee delivery of the Municipal Services in the communities of Fregon and the small community of Watinuma. The position will work with a crew of local workers to ensure Municipal Services are delivered effectively.

EXCITING BENEFITS WHEN YOU WORK WITH US!

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant
• Generous tax saving through Not-For-Profit salary sacrificing opportunities
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Free furnished self-contained accommodation including internet and utilities
• The opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive organisation

Applicants must:

• Have relevant skills and experience in municipal services or similar industry
• Have relevant program management and supervisory skills and experience
• Hold a current manual driver’s licence (MR preferred) and ability to safely drive a vehicle on unsealed remote roads
• Enjoy living and working in a remote Indigenous community environment

Full selection criteria are provided in the position Information Pack (see below)

INFORMATION PACK

All potential applicants should obtain the Information Package for this position and submit a written application addressing the selection criteria and resume. (see How to Apply section below)

The Information Pack can be obtained by contacting RASAC:

• email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• phone (08) 8950 5400
• you can download the pack below.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A covering letter which sets out your claims for the position, with reference to the Selection Criteria in the Role Description.
• A current resumé or curriculum vitae which clearly sets out your relevant qualifications and work history
• The names, positions, and contact details of at least two professional referees

Applications can be submitted:

• By email: to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• By fax: 08 89526371
• By mail: to Regional Anangu Services Aboriginal Corporation, PO Box 2584, Alice Springs, NT 0871
• In person: to 9 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs, NT 0870

Applications will not normally be acknowledged on receipt. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase in the selection process. To those applicants who are not short-listed, we extend our thanks for considering Regional Anangu Services Aboriginal Corporation as a potential employer.

RASAC is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation with over 30 years’ experience in remote service delivery on the APY lands. RASAC is owned and governed by the Anangu people of the APY Lands. RASAC is the biggest employer on the APY Lands, creating real jobs within local communities.