Current Vacancies
To be considered, applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, a current resume and copies of relevant qualifications. Ideally applications will be in a single PDF’d document. Applications should be addressed to the Executive Manager HR and emailed to:
Manager Business Enterprise and Innovation, Kowanyama based, accomodation available
The Manager Business Enterprises and Innovation plays an integral role as part of the Executive Management Team. Its purpose is to efficiently and effectively manage and help develop the Council’s commercial and semi commercial business enterprises.
Applications close 8.00am 1 June 2020
Workshop Manager - Kowanyama based, accomodation available
To ensure the efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council’s Workshop function. The role will actively work towards the achievement of operational and corporate planning objectives, while monitoring and responding to daily operational demands. The role is responsible for initiation, implementation and delivery of all Workshop strategies including (but not limited to) running an efficient and safe workshop to ensure optimum utilisation of Council’s fleet, plant and equipment
Applications close 8.00am Thursday 11 June 2020
Senior Mechanic - Kowanyama based, accomodation available
To assist the Workshop Supervisor in effective management of the workshop including supervision of personnel and allocation of resources in relation to maintenance and repairs of Council’s plant and equipment.
Applications close 8.00am Thursday 11 June 2020
Carpentry Supervisor - Kowanyama based, accomodation available
Supervising a team of Council Carpenters to ensure effective and quality work is undertaken in maintaining, repairing and the 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 Thursday 11 June 2020
Cairns Office Administration 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. Assist in other areas as required, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and general finance.
This role is based in Cairns however visits to Kowanyama may be required.
Applications close 8.00am Thursday 11 June 2020
Family Engagement Officer - Kowanyama based, accomodation available
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. To connect people and services and to help break down barriers to engaging with services
Applications close 8.00am Thursday 11 June 2020
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