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 General Manager Infrastructure Services this role manages Council’s Asset and Facilities Plan, with responsibility for the day to day operations of Councils asset management system, scheduling cleaning and maintenance, scheduling asset condition assessments, maintaining staff housing inventories and identifying key dates. Fleet management and performance oversight includes scheduling repairs and maintenance, keeping track of all essential documentation, including insurance and inspection records and managing the acquisition and disposal of vehicles.

Key Accountabilities

Facilities

Monitor and manage the lodgement of maintenance requests, relating to the renewal, improvement, cleaning and furnishing of all Council buildings.

Manage contractors and staff to achieve optimum productivity, compliance to relevant statutory regulations, health and safety requirements and ensure a responsive service.

Maintain the Staff Housing Register and the Key Register, and ensuring appropriate processes and systems are in place for efficient lease management (eg key dates, operational adherence, cost recoveries).

Liaise with the Executive leadership team fortnightly to determine and allocate appropriate permanent staff housing requirements.

Ensure new imported staff are provided with a completely furnished and fitted out dwelling following Councils staff housing inventory, including welcome pack and instruction for use of housing related items eg. Powercards.

Liaise with Cleaning Supervisor to ensure Staff housing is adequately prepared for incoming staff (i.e. dwelling is cleaned, and lawns are mowed).

Fleet

Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of each company-owned commercial vehicle and

efficient asset utilisation by:

Supervising procurement and administering the processing and maintenance of vehicle registration and insurance.

Implementing a real-time vehicle location tracking system

Vehicle performance monitoring and record keeping

Oversee the overall operation of the workshop that repairs and maintains Council’s heavy plant, small plant and light vehicle fleet. The workshop is currently contracted to an external provider which may change in the future.

When a vehicle is no longer capable of serving its intended purpose, advise The General Manager Infrastructure Services on appropriate reassignment or disposal following Queensland Local government legislative requirements.

Reporting to the General Manger Infrastructure Services on Fleet’s performance, expenses, budgets and major purchases, costs of operations plans and fleet-level targets.

Assets

Administer and maintain Council’s Asset Management System MentorAPM, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data.

Develop and administer a process of asset data/information collation with relevant service areas and project managers, to ensure an optimum level of information is captured.

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of thorough and complete documentation on Council’s Asset Management System, asset registers, compilation of data, unit rate & useful life calculations, and other appropriate data

Development, facilitation, and management of Council’s Asset Management Plan, including scheduling asset condition assessments and asset valuations.

Manage asset related insurance and claims across all asset classes with Council’s insurer.

Risk Management, including development and maintenance of Council’s Asset Risk Register.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business management or similar (desirable)

Local government and/or regional work experience (desirable)

Experience (2-4 years’) in asset management, facilities management, contract management, fleet management or a service-related industry

Well-developed skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational capabilities with attention to accuracy and detail.

A strong customer focus and an ability to build strong customer relationships.

The ability to mentor and develop a strong work team that works to the Wik Kath Min Community Values and Code of Conduct.

The ability to show a high level of commitment to interact positively in a remote First Nations community.

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 $105 - $115,000 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 Tuesday 9 September 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.