Maintenance Manager – Western Australia (4081292)
Job Description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER – REMOTE WESTERN AUSTRALIA
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a busy, fully off-grid travel stop located approximately nine hours from Perth in regional Western Australia.
With the nearest town around 200km away, this opportunity will particularly appeal to someone who enjoys the space, independence and quieter lifestyle of living andworking remotely.
This is a varied, hands-on position responsible for keeping the property, facilities and essential services operating safely and reliably. The site operates independently using generators and its own water treatment system, making a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot problems particularly important.
Your days will involve everything from servicing and maintaining onsite equipment through to general repairs, preventative maintenance and responding to the unexpected challenges that naturally come with operating a remote property.
We’re looking for someone who is resourceful, mechanically minded and confident working independently, the kind of person who enjoys finding solutions and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.
Onsite accommodation and meals are provided, making this an excellent opportunity to reduce everyday living expenses while experiencing a completely different way of life in remote Western Australia.
Duties:
- Undertake general day to day maintenance and preventative maintenanceÂ
- Diagnose and repair faults in buildings, machinery and plant
- Maintain generators and water treatment systemsÂ
- Respond to breakdown and emergency issuesÂ
- Manage workload to ensure critical repairs and completed efficientlyÂ
- Ensure the site is well maintained, clean and compliantÂ
- Assist in other areas as required
Candidate Requirements:
- National Driver’s License is mandatory (own vehicle preferred)
- Strong mechanical experience with the ability to troubleshoot and repair a broad range of equipmentÂ
- Experience maintaining generators and water treatment plants preferredÂ
- A current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one prior to commencementÂ
- Seeking a long term commitmentÂ
- Ability to work independently without regular supervisionÂ
- Current forklift license (Preferred)Â
Additional Information
- Telstra Mobile Coverage Available
- Work may be available for a partner if relocating as a couple
How to Apply:
If you are ready to start your remote adventure and feel you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you – please forward your resume to jobs@mlkarecruitment.com.au or click ‘Apply Now’ above.
All applications are handled on a confidential basis.
Note, due to confidentiality on some roles, not all our positions are externally advertised.
Who We Are:
MLKA Hospitality Recruitment are industry leaders in remote, regional and outback hospitality employment Australia wide. Australian owned and operated since 2008.
Our roles offer an excellent opportunity for skilled hospitality staff to embark on an adventurous career, experiencing the REAL Australia.
We recruit for equal opportunity employers.
Specific details of our roles, salary and locations are provided during the interview process.
We recruit for the best hospitality employers in regional & remote Australia who can offer their employees a great work/life balance. Our service is 100% free for jobseekers.
Escape the high cost and stresses of city living with a fantastic live in role – accommodation packages are provided with all roles.
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