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PACIFIC MANPOWER SOLUTIONS Employer: West Daly Regional Council Position: Carpenter Classification: Level 8 as per West Daly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement Location: West Daly Region Reports to: Community Services Manager Full-Time Position  $106,000 to $113,000    This position is responsible for carrying out a range of works to maintain, repair, and improve the Council’s building and infrastructure assets within the West Daly Region, which includes the communities of Peppimenarti, Palumpa and Wadeye and surrounding Homelands.   DUTIES Primary Tasks Monitor and manage the performance of the Trades Assistant Assign tasks and ensure effective workload management of the Trades Assistant Undertake internal and external repairs and renovations to all Council-owned buildings, including but not limited to: Carpentry; Tiling; Plastering; Painting; Basic plumbing; General repairs; Fencing Stock control. Provide feedback and advice on improvements required for all Council-owned buildings Ensure plant and equipment (tools or trade) are well maintained and safely stored. Engagement, supervision and mentoring of indigenous trainees to undertake and assist with repairs and maintenance to council-owned buildings. Provide estimates for budgeting purposes for all works, including repairs, maintenance, and renovations. Compliance with relevant legislation and building codes for all works undertaken. Ability to source materials within budget and deliver outcomes within scheduled timeframes (giving consideration to seasonal and other constraints and circumstances). Working knowledge of work, health, and safety legislation, with the ability to undertake risk assessments, identify and control hazards, and ability to meet WHS reporting requirements. Prepare monthly reports to Council.  Other duties commensurate with skills and experience, as directed   SELECTION CRITERIA   Essential Trade qualification in carpentry, joinery (or equivalent relevant building trade) and/or relevant work-related experience. Good communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and helpful disposition Demonstrated experience working with a culturally diverse range of people Previous experience in a similar role, including the ability to interpret plans and drawings Basic experience using computer programs such as Word and producing reports and correspondence Ability to work with minimal supervision Experience writing summaries of work reports. MIG welding experience Concreting experience. Sound knowledge and understanding of work, health, and safety   Qualifications, Experience & Other Information Previous experience supervising staff or a small team (preferred) Tickets to operate heavy machinery (will be highly regarded) Construction Induction (White Card) Working at Heights Ticket (or willingness to obtain) Working in Confined Spaces (or willingness to obtain) Current National Criminal History Check (or, be willing to obtain) Current Northern Territory Driver's Licence Working with Children (OCHRE) Card (or, be willing to obtain) About Company The West Daly Regional Council covers 14,000 square kilometres and is located about 300 to 420 kilometres south-west of Darwin. The area is mainly rural, with three Indigenous communities at Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga and Wadeye which are managed by West Daly Regional Council (Council). Council’s vision is to work together to make a difference in the community by creating places that are respectful, peaceful, and safe. The mission of the Council is to walk alongside culture, country, and people to build a stronger community and does it by working together, creating real opportunities, and providing services and facilities that everyone can use. Salary: $106000-113000 Job Publish: 03-09-2025 Job Expire: 03-10-2025 Please click to View more detail / apply .