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1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Wadeye, Northern Territory, Australia
$60,000 - $65,000 AUD yearly
Other & Out Of Industry

Housekeeper – Village

  • Position based in Wadeye NT
  • $60-$65k + super
  • 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
  • Not for Profit salary packaging
  • Furnished accommodation provided

More than a housekeeping role—mentor Indigenous staff, support community, and make a lasting impact in remote NT.

The Village Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming accommodation environment in a remote Indigenous community village. The accommodation site includes approximately 80 single donga-style rooms used for both staff accommodation and guest rooms, as well as shared facilities including gym, laundry and guest kitchen. Working alongside a small team of local Indigenous housekeepers, the Village Housekeeper will help ensure high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and hygiene are consistently maintained across all accommodation and communal areas.

About You:

  • Previous experience in similar housekeeping or cleaning roles
  • High level of professionalism and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with ability to train and mentor culturally diverse staff

Desirable:

  • Chemical handling/storage certificate
  • Cleaning / House Keeping certificate/s
  • Experience working within indigenous communities

Essential Licences / Clearances

  • National Police check (with assistance)
  • NT Driver’s licence
  • NLC Work & Residential permits (with assistance)

About Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC)

We are a Not-for-Profit, registered charitable organisation, owned by members of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirga peoples. The Wadeye Community, (formerly Pt Keats) NT, is located in the Western Daly River region – an area rich in cultures, wildlife and ecosystems. Wadeye is the Territory’s 6th most populous town and one of Australia’s largest remote indigenous communities. We support the Wadeye community through a range of areas including Housing & Construction, NDIS, Aged Care, Employment & Training, Enterprise Development and more.

If you are eligible to work in Australia we look forward to receiving your resume, outlining your previous experience, together with copies of your relevant certificates/qualifications and contact details of at least two referees.

For a copy of the Position Description and general information, please contact recruitment@thamarrurr.org.au.