Our Vision

To build a healthy and safe community, with strong economic opportunities and wellbeing services, through innovation and collaboration.

About the Role

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire, in Cape York, consists of beautiful and unique wetlands and delta mangroves in the north, extending to forest country of the central peninsula. Kowanyama means “place of many waters” in the Yir Yoront language.

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.

Based in either our Cairns or Kowanyama offices, this role will be part of the Governance and Operations department and will work closely with the Executive Manager to support a range of activities including; business mapping, legal matters, local government compliance, complaints management, leasing, social media, public affairs and publications.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Tertiary qualification in law, business, social policy or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills, including report, policy and brief writing
• Demonstrated excellent project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritise tasks
• Demonstrated highly developed computer literacy skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated financial literacy skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of individuals and teams
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous affairs, particularly in the Cape York region
• Demonstrated understanding of legislation impacting local government, including the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012