Operations Manager

Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation; Balgo, Mulan; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Relocation assistance

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation invites applications for an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate operations across Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan. This hands-on role reports to the CEO and emphasizes infrastructure, workshops, fleet, fuel and contractor management in a remote Aboriginal community.

The ideal candidate brings practical leadership, strong organisational and WHS knowledge, and a current Australian driver’s licence to ensure safe, efficient service delivery in

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, maintenance, infrastructure or asset management.
• Experience managing staff and contractors.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, maintenance and asset management activities across Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan.
• Oversee community infrastructure, workshops, plant and equipment, fleet operations and fuel supplies.
• Coordinate contractor management and maintenance programs.
• Report to CEO and support delivery of essential services for community wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Asset management

Staff management

Contractor management

WHS knowledge

Driver's Licence

Job description

Lead Operations. Make a Difference. Experience the Kimberley.

This is more than an Operations Manager role. It's an opportunity to use your leadership and operational expertise to make a tangible difference in a remote Aboriginal community while experiencing one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich regions.

Based in Balgo (Wirrimanu), you'll work closely with community leaders, Traditional Owners and the CEO to manage essential infrastructure, assets and services that support the daily lives of community members across Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan.

If you're seeking a role with purpose, autonomy, variety and the chance to experience the Kimberley lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated full-time (max-term, 12 months) Operations Manager to lead and coordinate operational, maintenance and asset management activities across the remote communities of Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring the effective management of community infrastructure, workshops, plant and equipment, fleet operations, fuel supplies, contractor management and maintenance programs. The position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of essential services and maintaining assets that support community wellbeing and organisational operations.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a practical, solutions-focused leader with experience in operations, maintenance, infrastructure or asset management, including the management of staff, contractors, plant, equipment and operational projects. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and reporting skills, sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, the ability to work collaboratively within a remote Aboriginal community environment, and hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.

Salary and Benefits

• A salary of $135,000 per annum plus superannuation
• Annual Leave of 5 weeks plus 17.5% Annual leave loading
• An additional 4 weeks of Special Leave per year (* based on an additional 7 hours worked each week)
• $1,500 relocation assistance to support your move to Balgo.
• $7,000 per year personal travel allowance to support travel outside the community.
• Free accommodation provided, including furnishings and WiFi, along with subsidised electricity, water and internet.
• Salary Packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income.

Life in Balgo (Wirrimanu)

Located on the edge of the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts, Balgo is a vibrant Aboriginal community known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes and strong sense of community.

• Incredible Kimberley sunsets and desert landscapes.
• Opportunities to experience Aboriginal culture and community life.
• A genuine work-life balance with generous leave provisions.
• A close-knit and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for travel across remote communities and the Kimberley region.
• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Before an offer of employment can be made our client requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.