The Aurukun shire is a very remote area of Queensland which is starkly different to most other Queensland shires. Its community is among the most disadvantaged in Australia but it has outstanding potentials for growth and prosperity.
The shire comprises some 7,500 square kilometres.
Location
The community of Aurukun is located on the north-west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, 178km (2hrs 30mins) by road south of the mining town of Weipa and 811km (11hrs) from Cairns. Nearly the entire population (99.6%) lives within the township. The shire has an area of 7500 sq. km. and is bounded by the Holroyd River and Pormpuraaw Deed of Grant in Trust lands to the south, Cook shire and Archer Bend National Park to the east, the Gulf of Carpentaria to the west and Cook shire to the north. It has about 107 km of Gulf of Carpentaria coastline.
Council is recruiting the following positions for external appointments.
Aurukun residents are encouraged to contact the Council Office on 40606820, as there are many other opportunities available across all Departments including Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
If you feel you have the right skills and experience to apply for any of these exciting roles and would like to be part of our progressive friendly team please forward your application to: recruitment@aurukun.qld.gov.au
Your application for a current vacancy should contain:
A covering letter detailing your knowledge, skills, experience and ability to meet the specified requirements as outlined in the job description
A current resume
The names and contacts of at least two work referees (people who have directly supervised you or who have knowledge of your ability to perform the duties of the advertised position)
Applications will be acknowledged by return email and if selected for interview, you will be contacted with details of when and where the interview will take place
The Selection Process may also include; a medical assessment at the Council’s expense, Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check
If you require assistance with your application, or further information regarding an advertised position, please contact Aurukun Shire Council on (07) 4060 6855 or 0418 387 516.
