Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Alice Springs and APY Lands

Nganampa Health Council (NHC) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance of our clinics, staff accommodation and other facilities across the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.

This is a practical operational role for someone who is comfortable carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, coordinating contractors and responding to urgent maintenance issues in remote locations. You will also lead the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program to improve the condition and reliability of NHC’s facilities and assets.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will:

• carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across NHC facilities;
• inspect buildings and identify maintenance and safety issues;
• coordinate routine, preventative and emergency maintenance;
• develop and implement a practical preventative maintenance program;
• supervise the Maintenance Support Officer;
• engage and manage contractors and service providers;
• maintain accurate maintenance and asset records;
• monitor maintenance expenditure and emerging cost pressures; and
• advise on asset renewal, replacement and maintenance priorities.

Remote travel requirement

This role requires a substantial commitment to working in remote communities.

The successful applicant must be available to work on the APY Lands for a minimum of 25 weeks each year, including overnight stays away from Alice Springs. Extensive travel between communities across the APY Lands is an essential part of the position.

A work vehicle is provided for work-related travel.

About you

You will have:

• demonstrated hands-on experience in building, property or facilities maintenance, including general maintenance and minor repairs;
• experience coordinating routine, preventative and urgent maintenance across multiple locations;
• strong practical problem-solving skills;
• experience working with contractors and service providers;
• the ability to prioritise competing and urgent maintenance requirements;
• sound leadership, communication and relationship-building skills;
• a strong commitment to workplace health and safety; and
• a current manual driver’s licence.

A relevant trade qualification or formal training in building maintenance, facilities management or asset management is desirable. Experience working and travelling in remote communities will also be highly regarded.

Applicants must reside, or be prepared to reside, in Alice Springs or on the APY Lands.

About Nganampa Health Council

Nganampa Health Council is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to Anangu across the APY Lands. Our facilities are essential to the delivery of safe and reliable health services in remote communities.

Apply now

If you are an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys practical work, problem-solving and working across remote locations, we would welcome your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

The successful applicant must provide or obtain a National Police Clearance and South Australian Working with Children Check and have current Australian work rights. A standard six-month probationary period applies.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia. NHC does not provide visa sponsorship.

If you meet the requirements outlined above and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the field of remote maintenance work, we encourage you to apply for this position. To request a copy of the Position Description please contact – HR@palya.org.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. Nganampa Health Council reserves the right to close this advertisement earlier than the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Closing Date: COB Friday 26th September 2026