Your Opportunity:

Working and living in a remote far north Queensland First Nations Community, while still being only 12 minutes’ drive to the thriving Weipa township. A perfect blend of sharing your skills and experience within a welcoming and supported workforce, while enjoying the benefits of Country - fishing, boating, camping, 4 wheel driving, exploring and immersing in culture.

Napranum is located on the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Cape York Peninsula. As well as being close to the town of Weipa, you are only 4 hours from Fruit Bat Falls and a 4WD journey to the Tip of Cape York (Pajinka). There are regular twice daily QantasLink flights to Cairns.

Our Council has a diverse team of about 90 staff who work across a broad variety of services and projects, which include trades, childcare, aged care, community services, Rangers, Parks, finance, and administration. We offer a unique balance of career opportunities in the local government sector and lifestyle in the heart of Cape York. Our tradespeople end up being long term employees because of our work/home balance and average 7-8 years service.

Overview of the Role:

To carry out carpentry and painting work related to the maintenance, construction, upgrades and repair of Council’s buildings and assets and other works.

General Requirements:

· Relevant trade qualification

· Relevant trade experience, with minimum three years' experience.

· Proven experience working and communicating effectively in a cross-cultural environment.

· Possess a current open “C” class licence (Car).

· Possess a QLD General Construction Induction Card (“White Card”) or the ability to obtain.

· Ability to obtain and retain a Working with Children Blue Card and agree to a Police Check.

What we offer:

- Relocation costs up to $5,000

- Nine-day fortnight

- 2 or 3 year contract

- A supported team environment

To apply:

Applicants must prepare a cover letter that responds to the “General Requirements” outlined above.

Applicants are to submit their resume and a cover letter that addresses these requirements to

[email protected]

Download the Application Pack online at www.napranum.qld.gov.au

Applications close 13th July 2025