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Public Holiday

King Island Council would like to notify residents that we will be closed on Monday 13th March for the Eight Hour Day public holiday. Our office hours will resume as normal on Tuesday 14th March from 8.30am to 4.30pm.  …

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Employment Opportunities – Works Manager, OHS Advisor, Airport Manager

Works Manager Responsible for the successful operation and service delivery of the Works and Services Department, in collaboration with the General Manager and Senior Management Leadership Team, the Works Manager will lead and foster cultural change in the Works and Services department, developing and implementing a culture that supports open communication, initiative-driven…

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Cat Management Survey

TassieCat (in partnership with Cradle Coast NRM and KI Landcare) is running a survey for King Island residents from the 7th of March to the 7th of April, gauging cat ownership and attitudes towards stray and feral cats. The King Island Cat Survey has now gone live; the link is…

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Council Main Office Phones Intermittent Today

The phones at Council’s main office may be intermittently interrupted today, due to system maintenance. In this instance, please call the Depot on 6462 1883, if your call is urgent.

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Severe Weather Warning

Warning – Damaging Winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 110km/h are possible in exposed coastal areas, and on King Island and the Furneaux Islands. Conditions are expected to ease from the west during Tuesday night as the front moves to the east of the…

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South Road Roadworks – Please reduce your speed

Whilst Council is undertaking works on South Road we would ask that users please drive carefully and follow all road signage and directions. We ask that you please be mindful of the safety of all those working on this project. Where possible we would ask that you use the Main…

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Public Holiday – King Island Show

King Island Council would like to notify residents that we will be closed on Tuesday 7th March for the King Island Show public holiday. Our office hours will resume as normal on Wednesday 8th March from 8.30am to 4.30pm. *Please note garbage bin collection will continue as usual, however the…

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Employment Opportunities – Skilled Labourers, Plant Operator & Qualified Mechanic

Council is looking to build on resources for the current Works Team to facilitate some upcoming community projects. Applications are invited for Skilled Labourers, Plant Operator and Qualified Mechanic to work in Council’s outdoor workforce team. The position descriptions and selection criteria can be downloaded here, or alternatively can be…

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Employment Opportunity – Coordinator

Part Time (0.6 FTE) Fixed Term (2 years) Applications are invited for the position of Coordinator within the Council team.  The Coordinator will work as part of a team that is responsible for the delivery of Council’s arts and cultural development program, specifically those tasks that relate to the Cultural…

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Development Application for King Island Hub is now on public exhibition

The following application is now on public exhibition: Application No:    DA 2023/01 Location:    38 Lighthouse Street, Currie Proposal:    Community Hub – new multi-purpose community building and visitor centre and supporting office space within existing building (change of use) on heritage listed site. The application can be viewed…

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