At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hands-on community projects and mentor locals in practical skills.
- Company: Join ALPA, an Aboriginal-owned corporation making a difference.
- Benefits: 7 weeks annual leave, free housing, and generous superannuation.
- Other info: Unique opportunity to thrive in a remote environment with strong community ties.
- Why this job: Experience rugged beauty while immersing yourself in Yolŋu culture.
- Qualifications: Practical trades background and a passion for mentoring.
- Activities Coordinator - Community projects and trades
- Fix, Fuel & Forge Connection Trade congested traffic for pristine landscapes, lead hands‐on community projects, keep site gear humming, and build local capacity through practical skill-sharing.
- Unbeatable Benefits 7 weeks annual leave +17.5% loading | 14% Super | NFP Salary Packaging | 2x Free Flights to Darwin yearly | LIVE RENT & UTILITIES FREE
Randstad has partnered with ALPA, the NT's powerhouse Aboriginal-owned corporation, to recruit practical, resilient talent for transformative remote roles.
What The Role Entails This is a full-time, permanent remote residential position in an isolated Aboriginal Community in Arnhem Land.
Living here delivers rugged natural beauty and deep cultural immersion it requires self-reliance, independence, and grit.
Are you a natural tinkerer, handy with a wrench, or experienced in groundskeeping and small engine repairs?
Whether you're ditching the 9-to-5 or stepping out of retirement, this role is about rolling up your sleeves, passing on hard trade skills, and immersing yourself in Yolŋu Culture.
What You Will Do
- Site & Gear Coordination: Oversee site logistics, maintain small engines (mowers, power tools), and keep workshops clean, safe, and fully stocked
- Hands-On
Mentoring: Work side-by-side with local Yolŋu Supervisors and participants, teaching practical skills in groundskeeping, mechanics, tool safety, and construction projects
- Logistics & Safety: Execute site purchasing, stock ordering, safety briefings, and operational reporting
- Community Enterprise: Build strong, respectful partnerships with Elders and Traditional Owners to deliver tough, community-led projects
What You Bring
- Practical background in trades, groundskeeping, mechanical repairs, or heavy outdoor operations
- A drive to mentor, coach, and build capability in others
- Solid cultural awareness and the resilience to thrive in remote environments
- A practical, resource-smart approach to drive participant engagement in resource-poor conditions, out-of-the-box problem solving is essential
- Unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence
- NT Working with Children Clearance & First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain
- Computer literacy, Microsoft Office and an understanding of tracking operational outcomes and KPIs
- What You Gain In Return
- 14% Superannuation (significantly above standard)
- Free Housing + Utilities
- PBI Salary Packaging. Maximise take-home pay ($15,900/yr tax-free)
- 7 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% loading + 2 paid return flights to Darwin per year
- Monthly Phone Allowance
- Relocation Assistance. Nationwide support to get you to community
- An Experience 99% of Australians Will Never Get: Live, work, and operate on Yolŋu Country
Activities Coordinator - Community projects and trades in Newcastle employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
