Remote Operations Leader: Asset & Fleet Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

WiFi provided

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading

Travel allowance

Salary packaging

Job summary

Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate maintenance, asset management and facility activities across the Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan communities. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on delivering essential services, managing staff and contractors, and ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure in a remote Aboriginal community setting.

The successful candidate will be a practical, solutions‑focused leader with strong organisational

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operations, maintenance, facilities, infrastructure or asset management.
• Experience managing staff, contractors and operational projects.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing vehicles, plant, equipment and maintenance programs.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports, manage budgets and maintain operational records.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a remote community environment.
• A Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• A National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance programs and operational activities across Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan.
• Assist the CEO to develop operational priorities, maintenance schedules and asset management plans.
• Supervise workshop staff and maintenance personnel, including work allocation, performance monitoring and day‑to‑day leadership.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, service providers and maintenance projects.
• Oversee workshops, depots, tools, equipment and maintenance systems.
• Manage the Corporation's fleet, plant and equipment, including servicing, repairs and asset replacement planning.
• Coordinate fuel supplies and fuel storage facilities across all communities.
• Monitor infrastructure, buildings and community assets to ensure they remain safe and operational.
• Support project delivery and community development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to the CEO and Board.
• Build positive relationships with community members, Traditional Owners, staff, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Operations management

Maintenance management

Contractor management

Leadership

Budgeting

Reporting

Safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Remote community work

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical trade or similar

Job description

Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate maintenance, asset management and facility activities across the Balgo, Bililuna and Mulan communities. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on delivering essential services, managing staff and contractors, and ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure in a remote Aboriginal community setting.

The successful candidate will be a practical, solutions‑focused leader with strong organisational