Current Vacancies

Aged Care & Disability Services Manager – based in Kowanyama

The Aged Care & Disability Services Manager ensures all aged and disability services are delivered effectively and efficiently to high standards whilst ensuring systems and processes are monitored for continuous improvement of services and programs.

Applications close 8.00am Monday 27 September 2021

Carpentry Supervisor – Based in Kowanyama

Supervising a team of Council Carpenters to ensure effective and quality work is undertaken in the maintenance, repair and construction of Council facilities. The role will actively work towards the achievement of operational and corporate planning objectives, providing mentoring and guidance to Indigenous employees and apprentices while monitoring and responding to daily operational demands.

Applications close 8.00am Monday 27 September 2021

Administration Support Officer - based in Kowanyama - local applicants only

As a member of the of the Kowanyama Administration Team, this role is responsible for providing effective and efficient support in the day to day operations of the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council administration functions.

This position is Casual (with the possibility of a fulltime fixed term contract)

Manager Finance - based in Cairns or Kowanyama (with furnished house/unit available at subsidised rental rates)

Based in the Cairns office or in Kowanyama, the Manager Finance is responsible for managing the Finance Department delivering contemporary management and financial accounting services and provide effective financial professional stream leadership to every area of the Council. Co-ordinate and control all resources within the Finance Department ensuring compliance with all relevant Acts and legislation as applicable to Local Government.

Salary Range:

Dependent on experience and qualifications: $90,000pa - $120,000pa plus super and allowances

Manager Human Resources - based in Kowanyama, furnished house/unit  available at subsidised rental rates

The Manager Human Resources is responsible for the delivery of human resource (HR) services which align with Council’s vision and objectives.
This position has dual roles:
• Provide strategic management advice relating to employee matters for Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and the executive and management teams.
• Coordinate and participate in all operational functions and activities related to human resource management including but not limited to performance management, dispute and conflict resolution, payroll, recruitment, training, safety and rehabilitation, and workplace relations

Salary Range:

Dependent on experience and qualifications: $90,000pa - $120,000pa plus super and allowances

To be considered for job vacancies, applications must include a covering letter (addressing the selection criteria of the role), a current resume and copies of relevant qualifications.  Ideally, applications should be in a single PDF document and emailed to email/caroline.smith)(kowanyama.qld.gov.au.