Administration Manager

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

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