Job Description

Brief Summary of role:

The Housing, Municipal & Essential Services (HMES) Officer is responsible for undertaking repairs and maintenance of all Kalano communities, land and properties.

Duties may include, but not limited to;

• Rubbish collection/removal
• Lawn/garden maintenance
• Building repairs and maintenance

This is a laboursome role that is vastly outdoors and requires a degree of physical fitness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking maintenance of community houses, as directed by line manager.
• Carry out property inspections to identify maintenance and repairs required.
• Ensure proper/intended use of all equipment and assets.
• Ensure all equipment/machinery is inspected prior to use for maintenance or potential WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) risks.
• Rubbish/garbage removal throughout the community.
• Maintenance of community parks, gardens, lawns, etc.
• Assist community members with yard maintenance when directed.
• Complete any inhouse Repairs and Maintenance request.
• Ensure that the HMES work environment remains clean and tidy.
• Prepare food for events, meeting or as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the HMES Manager.

Renumeration & Benefits

Employment Type: Casual

Kalano EBA Classification: GS 2

Salary Range: $28.5085 per hour (Plus Casual loading & other applicable allowances)

Location: Kalano’s HMES Office – Katherine, NT.

Hours of work: 20 hours per week between [Monday to Friday | 08:00am – 4:30pm]

The successful applicant should possess the following:

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications or relevant certificate in related field.
• Certificate II in Construction (Preferred not mandatory)

The successful applicant should pose the following attributes, skills and competencies;

• Cross cultural awareness and effective communication skills.
• Able to perform regular & physical outdoor tasks, in varying conditions.
• Competent use of machinery & power tools.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety practices and regulations
• Experience working in Indigenous communities and understanding of cultural awareness
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Good communication and literacy skills, with competent use of Information Technology, including software such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Current NT Drivers Licence, National Police Check and Ochre Card.

Other Requirements

Mandatory before commencement:

• Valid NT Drivers Licence
• Valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Police Check

Willing to obtain upon commencement:

• White Card

This role is a male, Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position

All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano’s Careers page before the closing date to be accepted.

Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.

Phone 0498 866 941 | Email hr@kalano.org.au

Applications Close: Friday, 13th November 2026