About the Organisation

Aurukun Shire Council plays a crucial role in leading the community and addressing the needs of its residents. The Council works closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and local businesses, to improve service delivery and create opportunities for the community it serves.

Key focus areas for the Aurukun Shire Council include community safety, governance, economic development, and preservation of cultural identity, environmental management, postal services, aged care and childcare provision.

Initiatives are developed and implemented in consultation with community members, ensuring their active participation and ownership. The Council strives to empower community members, promote self-determination, and build a sustainable and prosperous future for Aurukun.

About the Role

This role is residential and based in Aurukun.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Services Administration Supervisor you will provide assistance with Infrastructure Services administration tasks dealing with QBuild maintenance and upgrade works, ASC infrastructure, utilities, buildings, roads, town maintenance and waste management.

Key Accountabilities

Provide administrative assistance to the Infrastructure Services General Manager, Civil and Operational Works Manager and Building Services Manager while under the supervision of the Infrastructure Services Administration Supervisor.

Assist in the coordination and preparation of Infrastructure Services reports, agendas and meeting minutes as directed and tracking of outcomes and actions from Council, Management and Infrstructure Services Supervisors meetings.

Assist with managing and monitoring the QBuild portal and inclusive of work orders including but not limited to preparing costing of work orders for invoicing.

Assist with project management/reporting, including monitoring of invoicing by contractors and suppliers, QBuild, private works, grants, capital works, budgets, regulatory monitoring and procurement.

Monitor Infrastructure Services component of Councils Asset Management System Mentor APM for integrity of data to ensure its accuracy.

Assist with training and mentoring the Trainee Infrastructure Services Administration Officer.

Assist with managing emails and correspondence relating to third party works.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and respond in a timely way to customer enquiries.

Assist with maintain records systems in accordance with ASC procedures including mandatory and tools of trade licensing in conjunction with Human Resources.

Document and maintain work related procedures and processes.

Leave relief for Infrastructure Services Administration Supervisor

Other duties and tasks as directed by the Infrastructure Services Administration Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Experience in administration and reporting, including monitoring of invoicing by contractors and suppliers, private works, grants, capital works, budgets and preparing costing of work orders for invoicing.

Certificate or higher qualifications in Project Management desirable.

Experience in maintaining records systems.

Experience in providing administration support in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Strong numeracy, literacy and organisational skills and attention to detail.

Problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative.

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Excellent written and oral communications including formatting of correspondence reports, agendas and meeting minutes.

Capacity to demonstrate a high level of commitment to interact positively in a remote Aboriginal community.

Sound organisation and an ability to plan daily tasks and prioritise workload.

Benefits

Joining ASC means becoming part of an organisation with strong cultural values with a focus on providing exceptional services to, and for, the community. You will be offered;

A salary of $84 - $89,000 including allowances, plus superannuation - some overtime at penalty rates may be available

Subsidised accommodation provided

5 weeks annual leave & 8 days of Isolation Leave per year in accordance with Council policy

2 Flights to Cairns from Aurukun per year in accordance with Council policy

Relocation expenses in accordance with Council policy

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply

Click the Quick Apply button and include a cover letter and resume.

Applications close 4pm Friday 15 August 2025.

Shortlisting for this position will begin immediately and Council reserves the right fill the role prior to the nominated closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment medical assessment.