NEWS

Notice is hereby given that a Confidential Special Meeting of Council will be held on Friday 5 July 2019 commencing at 8am in the Council Chambers. NOTE: this meeting is closed to the public.

King Island Council invites Expression for Interest for the purchase of the following: – John Deere Tractor Model 6520, 7098hrs – Low Loader 10.5 Triaxle 2007 Items can be inspected by appointment by contacting Sally Cooper on (03) 6462 1883 All plant is sold ‘as is/where is’ EOIs need to…

Register your interest in taking part in the largest dementia prevention study in the world designed for Tasmanians aged 50 and over. The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) Project will involve a range of studies that relate to understanding who is at most risk of dementia and…

Council is currently seeking an Administration Trainee to work within the Finance & Community Services team. Responsible for assisting in the delivery of administration and customer services, the role is full time for a fixed term of 12 months and includes the opportunity to undertake a Certificate III in Business…

King Island Mayor Julie Arnold reports on another month of meetings and Council workshops: General Manager appointment: King Island Council’s employment consultant, Blackadder Associates, have had a good response to the advertising of the Council’s General Manager position. Over 30 applicants have now been selected down to 12. Preliminary interviews…

King Island Council has been awarded funding by the Tasmanian State Government to undertake a feasibility study for the development of a Service Hub which would bring together a number of the Island’s services, including the Library, ServiceTas, Tourist Information Centre, ad-hoc meeting rooms, and business centre. Work has already…

The Tasmanian State Government granted $20,000 to Council to define the improvements needed to the Island’s telecommunications infrastructure. To this end, Steve Hogben from The Tech Project Group will be on-Island from June 12 to 14 talking with key stakeholders and businesses. Business representatives are invited to attend a session…

Take your marketing SOCIAL with a digital solutions workshop focused on Facebook and Instagram Marketing. Covering: Storytelling; actionable, responsive and timely content, keeping the social in social media and the power of data. When: June 19 from 6PM Where: KIRDO, 5 George St, King Island Facebook RSVP Website RSVP Corey…

On King Island, where we have the second lowest number of rateable properties in all of Tasmania, rates represent our second largest source of income at 28.85% (FY18/19). Revenue raised through the collection of rates provides funding for a broad range of Council activities and services, with our ability to…

King Island Council invites Expression for Interest for the purchase of the following: – John Deere Tractor Model 6520, 7098hrs – Holden Colorado 2013 Manual 195587km – Mitsubishi Canter 2008 Manual ≈190480km – Mitsubishi 10m Tipper 2006 Manual 363329km Items can be inspected by appointment by contacting Sally Cooper on…