Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit East Arnhem Primary Health Care
Job title Facilities Support Officer Designation Physical 5 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $75,091 - $78,672 Location Alyangula
Position number 29516 RTF 321504 Closing 12/05/2025
Contact officer Naomi Gallagher on 08 8987 0513 or EA.DirectorPHC@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321504

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
This position provides day-to-day operational support to Health Centre Managers and acts as a central coordination point
for accommodation inspection, cleaning, repairs and maintenance requests and fleet management.
Context statement
This position is based in Alyangula, however the applicant is required to work across all health centres on Groote Eylandt.
Applicants must have experience driving a manual vehicle, with eligibility to obtain a NT Drivers licence and be able to travel
via 4WD or light aircraft to remote communities. Accommodation is not provided with this position.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Ensure regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance of short-term accommodation for visiting nurses and staff including
completion of small handyman tasks as required are conducted. Conduct regular yard maintenance.
2. Manage and maintain inventory lists for each house and carry out minor purchasing as required. Maintain key register.
3. Conduct outgoing inspections and coordinate bond cleans, if required, on departure of long-term tenants.
4. Maintain a central database to track and monitor the progress of facilities cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
5. Liaise with and monitor the work of outside contractors to ensure the satisfactory completion of work.
6. Maintain effective operation support, including the maintenance and cleaning of fleet vehicles as required.
7. Receive, unpack and distribute stores and provide a courier service between health centres and Sea Swift as required.
8. Act as a resource for others and provide support and guidance regarding the safe and proper use of cleaning chemicals
and equipment in adherence to workplace policies.
9. Assist with moving furniture and fittings or engage with local furniture removalists if required.
10. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
11. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work within a cross-cultural environment and communicate effectively with people from diverse
cultures.
2. Self-motivated with the ability to track and manage workload while working independently with limited supervision.
3. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including experience with the effective use of a range of office applications and
spreadsheets.
4. Demonstrated administration and organisational skills, including the ability to work on agreed priorities and maintain
accurate records and files.
5. Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements

Please refer the Job description for details