Activities Coordinator - Community Projects and Trades

About the role

Randstad is recruiting, on behalf of ALPA, an Aboriginal-owned corporation, a full-time permanent remote residential Activities Coordinator for a community project in an isolated Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land. The role involves hands-on community projects, mentoring locals in practical trade skills and keeping site equipment running. It suits someone who enjoys working with their hands, and calls for self-reliance and independence in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee site logistics, maintain small engines such as mowers and power tools, and keep workshops clean, safe and well stocked
• Work side by side with local Yolŋu supervisors and participants, teaching practical skills in groundskeeping, mechanics, tool safety and construction projects
• Handle site purchasing, stock ordering, safety briefings and operational reporting
• Build respectful partnerships with Elders and Traditional Owners to deliver community-led projects

Required profile

• Practical background in trades, groundskeeping, mechanical repairs or heavy outdoor operations
• Drive to mentor, coach and build capability in others
• Solid cultural awareness and resilience in remote environments
• Resourceful, practical approach to engaging participants in resource-poor conditions
• Unrestricted manual driver's licence
• NT Working with Children clearance and First Aid certificate, or ability to obtain them

Required skills

• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office
• Understanding of tracking operational outcomes and KPIs

What we offer

• 14% superannuation and 7 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Free housing and utilities
• PBI salary packaging, with $15,900 per year tax-free
• Two free return flights to Darwin per year
• Monthly phone allowance and relocation assistance