Aurukun Shire Council
Administration Manager
Applications are invited for this position with Aurukun Shire Council, which is located on the
western side of Cape York, 2 hours flight from Cairns. Council provides a variety of
services to the community that include provision of community police, aged care, child care;
operation of airport, postal and bank agencies; construction and maintenance of roads and
housing.
Based in Aurukun with travel to Cairns, the Administration Manager will take responsibility
for ensuring the effective control over Councils cash balances, corporate customer service
functions and accommodation (staff and contractor).
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
 A minimum 3 years in a senior administrative / accounting type role plus qualifications
in Business / Management or Finance;
 The ability to pass and maintain federal Police clearance and any other security
requirements as required;
 Intermediate Microsoft Office ability especially with Excel and experience in Civica
Local Government Finance software would be advantageous;
 Demonstrated financial management background including reconciling cash, reporting
and balancing treasury;
 Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, negotiate outcomes, problem solve through
well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
 Demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve agreed outcomes and meet
compliance requirements including quality and timeliness;
 Previous customer service experience demonstrated to a high level is desirable
including being a public representative for a company / department
 Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures, with ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people
and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs;
Application packages can be obtained through Council’s website www.aurukun.qld.gov.au
Expressions of Interest after reviewing the application pack on how you meet the
qualifications, experience and personal attributes contained in the Position Description plus
resumes are to be lodged with the Director of Corporate Services at
recruitment@aurukun.qld.gov.au
Only applicants who have submitted both their expression of interest on how they meet the
above requirements and provide their resume will be considered.
Applications close COB Monday,30th March 2015
Aurukun Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Bernie McCarthy
Chief Executive Officer