Current Vacancies 

Executive Manager Corporate and Financial Services - Cairns

Full-Time, Three-Year Maximum Term Contract

• Lead corporate services functions to support Community goals
• $140K-$160K + 12.5% super
• Based in Cairns

Reporting to the CEO, this position is based in Cairns and plays a key role in providing effective leadership and management of the Corporate Services functions including finance, human resources, ICT and Governance for Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council.

The vision of Council is: "To build a healthy and safe community, with strong economic opportunities and wellbeing services, through innovation and collaboration."

The Mission of Council is to deliver best practice council services, and work with stakeholders to ensure our community members receive first-rate services, with a focus on business development, culture, education and wellbeing.

Please download the detailed Briefing Pack to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application:
Candidate Briefing Pack

For more information, including how to apply, please visit the Leading Roles website. 

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 24 October 2022.

Executive Manager Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services - Kowanyama

Full-Time, Three-Year Maximum Term Contract

• Lead the infrastructure team delivering essential services for community
• $140K-$160K + super + vehicle + subsidised housing
• Based in Kowanyama on the beautiful Cape

Reporting to the CEO, this position plays a key role in planning, constructing, and maintaining the sealed and unsealed roads network, built infrastructure and all essential services for the Kowanyama Aboriginal Community.

The vision of Council is: "To build a healthy and safe community, with strong economic opportunities and wellbeing services, through innovation and collaboration."

The Mission of Council is to deliver best practice council services, and work with stakeholders to ensure our community members receive first-rate services, with a focus on business development, culture, education and wellbeing.

Please download the detailed Briefing Pack to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application:
Candidate Briefing Pack

For more information, including how to apply, please visit the Leading Roles website. 

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 24 October 2022.

Kitchen Cook - Kowanyama Aged Care

Casual, Monday - Friday

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an experienced Cook to join our Aged Care Team.  Working between the hours of 6am – 10am, the Cook will provide compliant quality control and catering services to Aged Care clientele.

Please note: Applicants must be able to obtain and hold a clear Police Check.

Please download the Position Description to view the key responsibilities, selection criteria and mandatory requirements before submitting your application:
Position Description

All applications are to be submitted to RISE. If you are not a current RISE customer, you can still submit your application at the RISE office. 

For more information contact Megan at RISE at 4081 6840 or email/megan.logan)(riseventures.com.au or visit the office at Corner Chapman Road and Uwelkoril Street.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 7 October 2022.

Community Bus Driver - Kowanyama

Casual

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable individual to join our team. Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Community Bus Driver is responsible for safe, reliable and responsible transport to the Kowanyama Community. 

To be eligible to apply for this role, applicants must already reside in Kowanyama or be returning to residency in Kowanyama. Please note Council is unable to provide accommodation for this role.

Please download the Position Description to view the key responsibilities, selection criteria and mandatory requirements before submitting your application:
Position Description

All applications are to be submitted to RISE. If you are not a current RISE customer, you can still submit your application at the RISE office. 

For more information contact Megan at RISE at 4081 6840 or email/megan.logan)(riseventures.com.au or visit the office at Corner Chapman Road and Uwelkoril Street.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 7 October 2022.