Remote Operations & Community Engagement Officer
$85,000–$90,000 year
On-sitePreston, England, United Kingdom or Preston, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Build and maintain strong relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, and community leaders while acting as APN's trusted representative across remote and regional Australia. Support telecommunications deployments by obtaining permits, coordinating logistics, and assisting field teams during project delivery in challenging environments. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, resolving issues and communicating feedback to internal teams. When based in Melbourne, handle customer enquiries, plan deployments, and support warehouse operations. This role requires extensive travel, 4WD driving, and adaptability to living in remote accommodation, combining community engagement with hands-on operational assistance to ensure successful project outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Based in Melbourne
- Confident driving 4WD vehicles
- Comfortable working independently
- A strong communicator who can connect with people from all walks of life
- Experience working with First Nations communities
- Experience living or working in remote Australia
Desired Qualifications
- Resilient and adaptable
- Comfortable living and working in remote Australia
- Willing to travel extensively and spend extended periods away from home
- Practical, hands-on and self-sufficient
- Comfortable working in challenging environments
- Able to build trust and meaningful relationships
- Resourceful and solutions-focused
- Willing to help wherever needed
- Down to earth
- Practical
- Resilient
- Self-reliant
- Adaptable
- Honest
- Hard working
- Trustworthy
- Community minded
- Problem solvers
- Experience working with First Nations communities
- Experience living or working in remote Australia
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