WORKING WITH US
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
Through our O-Hub and Cape York Employment office, Cape York Partnership is more than a service provider, we are part of the fabric of the Aurukun community. It’s a complex environment, but we have never wavered from our mission of empowerment. That’s why we’re looking for highly adaptable, energetic people to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those who call Aurukun home.Â
You will be challenged but you will also be rewarded.
The conditions can be demanding. There is community unrest at times. But its people are full of heart and willing to embrace all who embrace their culture. You’ll be part of something bigger. You will make a difference.Â
If you're ready for your next challenge, we're ready to hear from you.
Where is aurukun?
Aurukun is a remote Indigenous community of around 1,250 people located on the western coastline of Queensland’s Cape York. The township is surrounded by the Archer, Watson and Ward Rivers.
800 kilometres northwest of Cairns, Aurukun is a 100-minute flight or 10-hour drive. The closest major town is Weipa – a 15-minute flight or 2.5-hour drive north
Aurukun is cut off to road transport from the south for much of the wet season each year.
your new community
As well as our O-Hub and Cape York Employment office, Aurukun has a wide range of services you would expect to find in a small community town, including a bank, post office, library, community centre, police station, SES, PCYC, sporting fields and splash park.
There is also a child care centre, school, health clinic, general store, op shop, restaurant, cafe, art gallery, church, fuel outlet, community centre boat ramp and newly refurbished airport.
Accommodation & Staff Benefits
Cape York Partnership provides relocating employees with fully furnished accommodation while living and working in Aurukun.
Depending on your role, you may have your own home or your own room as part of a share house with other Cape York Partnership staff. All accommodation is comfortable, safe and well-appointed
We offer a truly unique working environment with a range of attractive incentives, such as a generous salary, paid relocation expenses, annual relocation allowance, incremental remote community recognition allowances, 6 weeks annual leave, 7 annual paid flights and 3 nights' accommodation per visit to Cairns, salary sacrificing and ongoing professional development.
Culture
Aurukun Shire and its surrounds are the traditional homelands for the Wik, Wik Way and Kugu people. More than 85% of Aurukun locals speak a traditional Indigenous language at home. For most, that language is Wik Mungkan.
Culture is alive and strong among the five local clan groups – Apalech, Winchanam, Wanam, Chara and Puutch – and their stories are conveyed through an array of arts and craft visible at the local art centres. You can even join workshops to learn their traditional techniques.
Lifestyle
Living in Aurukun, you’ll have one of the best playgrounds for camping, fishing and adventure right on your new doorstep.
Abundant in natural beauty, Aurukun offers a lifestyle closely connected to the cycles of nature. Most locals enjoy time fishing and hunting, and are happy to share their knowledge.
For those seeking social sports, there's a tennis court, basketball at the local PCYC and Kang Kang Rugby League team compete in Weipa.
The men’s and women’s art centres are also colourful hubs for social connection and artistic expression.
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Contact information
Contact us for more information
Cape York Employment
507 Kang Kang Road,
Aurukun QLD 4892
PÂ Â (07) 4060 6111