You Need to Know.

Access To Country

Visitors seeking to access country outside the residential area of Aurukun, require permission from Traditional Owners.

Please contact Cape York Land Council who can provide assistance in contacting appropriate Traditional Owners with respect to your request.

32 Florence Street
PO Box 2496
Cairns QLD 4870

Phone: (07) 4053 9222
Fax: (07) 4051 0097

Freecall: 1800 623 548
Email: info@cylc.org.au

Volunteer In Aurukun

There are many opportunities for you to volunteer in Aurukun. The majority of these are in our Community Services and SES/Rural Fire Brigade. If you wish to volunteer, there may be some pre-requisites you will need to possess.

For information relating to volunteering, please contact:

  • Director of Community Services : 07 4060 6817
  • Director of Technical Services : 07 4060 6826
  • Director of Corporate Services: 07 4060 6812

Road Conditions

Aurukun Access Road Wet Season Permits

Travel permits will need to be obtained from Cook Shire Council if travel restrictions are placed on the Aurukun Access Road from Aurukun Shire Council boundary to the Peninsular Development Road intersection.

During the wet season load limit or closure will not occur on the 70km section of the sealed Aurukun Access Road from Aurukun to the ASC boundary. Restrictions on this section of road will only be introduced if it is severely damaged by a natural event such as a cyclone or widespread flooding.

Aurukun Access Road within the Aurukun Shire Council area is open to all vehicles.

Aurukun Shire Council advises that all road users check the following:

Wet season storms may cause local flooding at any time.

Please drive to the prevailing road conditions.

Remember: If it’s Flooded – Forget it.

Sorry Business Protocol

The purpose of this protocol is to provide clear, agreed procedures during Sorry Business in Aurukun for Queensland Government agencies and other service providers on expectations and requirements for continuity of service delivery.

Positions Vacant

Council is recruiting to the following positions

Community Services

 

  • 3 Child Care Group Leaders
  • Child Care and Aged Care Traineeships
  • Cleaner
  • Groundsperson

 

 

Technical Services

 

  • 3 Child Care Group Leaders
  • Child Care and Aged Care Traineeships
  • Cleaner
  • Groundsperson

 

 

 

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.

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