Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager | Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council | Queensland

• Build a brighter future – Licenced Builder – low rise

• $120K to $130K + super + subsidised housing + 5 weeks annual leave

• Onsite in Kowanyama – enjoy a 3 year FNQ adventure in paradise

Welcome to Kowanyama.  Where natural beauty and an outdoor lifestyle converge to a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.  Escape the everyday and experience life in Far North Queensland.  Bring your Building Services experience and knowledge and can do attitude and enthusiasm to make a meaningful impact to build a brighter future.

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is one of the largest communities on the Cape York Peninsula serving a community of more than 1,200 residents and an area of approximately 4,120 square km’s.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services, this position plays a key role in managing the Council’s built infrastructure and building services. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, supervise and deliver quality and timely building services and building projects and work closely with a range of stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.

The Manager will lead a team of 7 and oversee an annual expenditure budget of $5 million capital and $750K operational budget in the delivery of building construction and maintenance works in the Kowanyama Community.

The vision of Council is: “To build a healthy and safe community, with strong economic opportunities and wellbeing services, through innovation and collaboration.”

The Mission of Council is to deliver best practice council services, and work with stakeholders to ensure our community members receive first-rate services, with a focus on business development, culture, education and wellbeing.

For download the detailed Briefing Pack to view the selection criteria and position criteria before submitting your application.

Please briefly address the selection criteria in your application.  We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Applications will close at 5pm, Friday 16 February 2024.