Employment Location: Kowanyama (subsidised housing provided)

Status: Full Time, Maximum Term Contract (3 years)

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire is administered by the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009. Council has an elected Mayor and Councillors who work closely with an Executive Team to deliver services to the Community.

Our Vision: “To build a healthy and safe community, with strong economic opportunities and wellbeing services, through innovation and collaboration.”

About the role:

Reporting to the Executive Manager Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services, this position is responsible for planning, coordination, supervision and delivery of quality and timely building services and project outcomes in a hands-on role, ensuring compliance to relevant standards in Kowanyama.

Qualifications and experience:

• Significant experience in building maintenance and construction and exposure to a range of related trades.
• Experience coordinating, supervising and managing team members, contractors and tradespeople associated with the construction and building industries.
• Self-motivated with well-developed administrative and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work requests in accordance with Council’s budgetary intentions and limitations.
• A good understanding of estimating and cost centre accounting processes and monitoring.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Relevant Trade Certificate and qualifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• National Police Check
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence

Our region:

Located in Western Cape York, Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire consists of beautiful and unique wetlands and delta mangroves in the north, extending to forest country in the central peninsula. Kowanyama is a remote Aboriginal community and home to over one thousand residents. Kowanyama means "place of many waters" in the Yir Yoront language.

What we offer:

• Above award salary
• Up to 12% superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Subsidised housing provided
• Company vehicle assigned
• Annual flight allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

How to Apply

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and make a positive difference!

To be considered your applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and current resume. Applications close Sunday, 2 March 2025.

To request the position description or any enquiries please contact Human Resources via 07 4040 4504 or [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.