• Lead the future of infrastructure at Katherine West Health Board, driving the management, improvement and performance of the facilities that support healthcare across our communities.
• Competitive salary from $104,276 + 12% super + salary packaging + other allowances and benefits.
• Join a community-led organisation where cultural security, relationships and care come first.

About Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) provides primary health care and health-related programs to Aboriginal communities over a 162,000 km2 region in the remote Katherine West region. We are an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation with the key objective of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in our region. KWHB recognises that health and wellbeing is holistic, and we are committed to providing evidence-based programs that support all aspects of health – including spiritual, cultural, emotional, and family wellbeing.

Our staff are our strength, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment where people are encouraged to collaborate, learn, and grow. A job at Katherine West is much more than a job - it is a life-changing experience. Working in the remote west region of the Northern Territory will challenge your perceptions, broaden your understanding, and shape your future.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Our service delivery is enriched by staff who have an understanding and cultural connection to country and people. Our work is further empowered by the recruitment of Katherine West community members into our organisation. We are committed to developing pathways for community members to work with us as managers, leaders, health professionals, outreach workers and within support roles.

For more information, please visit our website: www.kwhb.com.au

The role

As our newly created Infrastructure Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the Corporate Operations team through the day-to-day management and coordination of Katherine West Health Board's infrastructure portfolio, including staff accommodation, health centres, offices, depots, operational facilities, leased facilities and NT Government-owned infrastructure managed by KWHB.

You'll oversee infrastructure maintenance programs, contractor performance, capital works projects, property compliance and infrastructure planning to ensure KWHB facilities remain safe, functional, compliant and fit for purpose.

Working closely with government agencies, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, you'll coordinate routine maintenance, urgent repairs, refurbishments, upgrades and new infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards.

The Infrastructure Coordinator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the maintenance and upkeep of KWHB's infrastructure and facilities.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs across all sites.
• Conduct facility inspections and prioritise maintenance and repair works.
• Maintain asset registers, maintenance schedules, lease records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects, refurbishments, upgrades and capital works.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure quality, safety and timely delivery.
• Support the Corporate Operations team with asset management, accommodation, travel and logistics.
• Monitor infrastructure budgets and prepare reports, forecasts and project updates.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, legislative obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Our ideal candidate

You're an experienced and proactive infrastructure professional with a strong background in facilities, property or asset management. You have successfully managed maintenance programs, contractors and infrastructure projects, balancing competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget. You're a confident communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, government agencies and community stakeholders, and you enjoy finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

You're a collaborative leader who is committed to continuous improvement and supporting your team to achieve great outcomes. You value working respectfully with Aboriginal communities and are committed to supporting their self-determination. You're willing to travel to remote communities when required and hold, or can obtain, the necessary clearances, licences and vaccinations. Qualifications or experience in building, construction, facilities management, project management, engineering or a related field will be highly regarded.

What you'll get

In return, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package from $104,276–$116,569 (negotiable based on your skills and experience), plus 12% superannuation and a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging opportunities.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Flexible work and leave arrangements.
• Relocation assistance.

Applications close: 24 August 2026.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and this advertisement may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.