Current Vacancies

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, sequencing, resource levelling and reporting of approved Operational and Capital projects within the Infrastructure, Works and Projects department, as per the annual Operational Plan.  Working closely with managers and the Executive Management Team (EMT), this role is responsible for ensuring Infrastructure, Works and Projects deliverables are provided within the approved scope, budget and timeline and that they comply with relevant statutory and WHS obligations, regulations, codes, guidelines and Council policies and procedures.

This role will require the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people.

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 28 June 2019

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Family Engagement Officer

This position, primarily, is to engage with family, inclusive of youth, parents, grandparents, community elders, stakeholders and Council to increase family participation, proactive engagement, youth participation, health, wellbeing and early learning with a strong focus on youth engagement.

This role will require the following:

• A Police Clearance
• A Working with Children Blue Card

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 28 June 2019

Admin Officer (Cairns based)

As part of the multi-skilled Cairns based team, contribute productively to the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and the Kowanyama community through the delivery of efficient and effective administration services supporting both the Cairns office and the Kowanyama office.

Assistance will be provided to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and general finance. This role is based in Cairns however there may be visits required to Kowanyama

This role will require the following:

• A Police Clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2019

Applications including a covering letter addressing the selection criteria of the role, resume and relevant qualifications should be addressed to the Executive Manager HR and emailed to: email/Christine.Delaney)(kowanyama.qld.gov.au