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| Banana Shire Council currently have several job opportunities available. In addition to conditions that are the envy of the private sector, they offer:
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| Team Leader Community Development As the Team Leader Community Development, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering community development initiatives that improve quality of life, wellbeing and social capital across diverse communities. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, develop evidence-based strategies, and provide high-level insights that inform Council’s social policy, planning, and advocacy. Your leadership will ensure social needs, equity, and justice are central to Council’s community development portfolio. Applications close Sunday 12 October 11:30pm As a Labourer - Parks, you will be part of a hardworking team responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of public parks, gardens, landscaped areas, and roadside verges. Your work will directly contribute to the beautification and usability of our community's shared outdoor spaces. This hands-on role involves a mix of gardening, landscaping, mowing, snipping, tree maintenance, and light machinery operation. You will be expected to work safely, productively, and with care for the environment, ensuring all tasks meet a high standard of quality and service. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm Labourer – Parks (3 Positions Available) As a Labourer - Parks, you will play a key role in the upkeep and improvement of landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges. Your day-to-day tasks will include gardening, mowing, snipping, tree maintenance, and operating small plant machinery and vehicles. You will work to a scheduled program, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Your commitment to working in an environmentally sensitive way will help preserve the natural beauty of our community’s green spaces, while your focus on productivity and quality ensures these areas remain welcoming and safe for all visitors. Additionally, you will interact with the public and other Council staff, providing excellent customer service and helping to resolve any issues that arise. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will undertake a variety of hands-on tasks, including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and driving duties. You will work to scheduled maintenance programs and help ensure that our public spaces are safe, tidy, and beautifully maintained, all while working in a sustainable, environmentally conscious way. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As the Administration Officer, you will provide cohesive, skilled, broadly based administration support to Council as to enable its operational staff to deliver a high standard of service to internal and external customers. In particular, you will provide administrative support for the Regulatory Parking unit within Council. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm Labourer – Landscape Services (2 Positions Available) As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will perform a variety of essential tasks including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and operating small plant and vehicles. You will work to scheduled programs to establish, upgrade, and maintain landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges, all while working in an environmentally sensitive way. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As a Planning Officer (Level 3–5), you will play a key role in assessing and managing a diverse range of development applications, ensuring high-quality, technically sound outcomes in accordance with legislative timeframes. Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to shaping the future of our region - balancing policy, community needs, and innovation. As a Senior Planning Officer (Level 6), in addition to your development assessment duties, you will mentor and guide other team members, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in continuous process and business improvement across the unit. You will also represent Council in legal matters and strategic forums. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As the Program & Events Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative live music programs and strategic initiatives across the Tanks Arts Centre Precinct. This includes curating a diverse mix of performances, corporate hires, workshops, community celebrations, monthly markets, and private functions that balance artistic excellence, commercial sustainability, and community engagement. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As a Project Manager, your primary focus will be to lead and manage a portfolio of projects from the Capital Works Program within the Lifestyle and Community directorate. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and pre-construction through to delivery and project finalisation. Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm As an IT Business Consultant, you will act as a strategic link between IT and Council’s business units, identifying opportunities, driving digital transformation, and ensuring that technology investments deliver real, measurable outcomes for the organisation and the community. Applications close Sunday 26 October at 11:30pm |
 | Charters Towers Regional Council currently has a range of job opportunities available across various departments. Located in the heart of North Queensland, Charters Towers offers a unique blend of rich heritage, vibrant community spirit, and modern regional living. Working with Council means being part of a team that values innovation, community service, and professional growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career in finance, trades, administration, or community services, there’s a role for you here. Join the team and enjoy the benefits of regional life, with short commutes, affordable housing, a relaxed lifestyle, and a strong sense of community, in a region where “community comes first”, and the people truly make the difference. The role of Planning Officer will play a key function in driving the success and achievement of Council by providing high quality customer service and planning and development advice for matters relating to development assessment, strategic planning and compliance. As Counci's CFO, you will provide strong, decisive leadership, guidance and support to the Finance, Procurement, and Rating teams to ensure Council has a professional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) portfolio. You will provide a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to all functional areas of Council, ensuring appropriate financial corporate policies, guidelines and procedures are in place and maintained. You will also provide direction and advice on all matters relating to the ongoing financial sustainability of Council. Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025. |
| This position is Improve and maintain the quality of life, health and wellbeing of Croydon Shire residents by providing quality sport and recreation activities. Establish a positive working relationship with other sports and recreation organisations, clubs and schools within the region. Maintain and supervise the Croydon Swimming Pool to a high standard and promote its use in a safe and appropriate manner to all members of the community. Maintain and supervise the Croydon Gymnasium to a high standard and promote its use in a safe and appropriate manner to all approved gym members. You’ll play a key role in delivering a safe, cost-effective, and efficient mechanical service—ensuring the ongoing operation of Council’s fixed and mobile plant, vehicles, and equipment. This hands-on position includes workshop-based duties as well as field servicing across Council sites. Croydon Shire Council is seeking a reliable and hands-on Handyman / Labourer to support the delivery of Council’s works program. This full-time role involves general maintenance, carpentry, repairs, and labouring duties across Council buildings and facilities. Records Administration Officer Croydon Shire Council is seeking a well-organised and proactive Records Administration Officer to manage Council’s records and information systems, while delivering high-level customer service and administrative support. This is a key frontline role involving reception duties, document management, and community services through the Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP). Stores Officer | Croydon Shire Council To Implement Council’s policies and procedures to deliver effective and efficient logistics support services, stores operations, stock inventory and acquisition of goods and services in line with Council’s Procurement Policy and the Local Government Regulation 2012. The role is responsible for managing stock, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials are available to support operations. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and stakeholders. Closing Date: 20 October 2025 |
| Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Pool Lifeguard who will be a key member of the Tourist Parks and Aquatics team, ensuring strict adherence to safety and policies and procedures. Applications close Friday 10 October at 5:00pm The Labourer Water Reticulation will work collaboratively within the Water Reticulation team to maintain all aspects of the water reticulation/property services within the Shire. Applications close Friday 10 October at 5:00pm Event Officer (Maximum Term up to March 2027) Council is seeking an Event Officer with demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the events industry to coordinate Council’s event management processes and act as the key liaison point with external event organisers. Primary Objectives:
Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm Labourer Public and Natural Areas - Port Douglas Would you like to help to maintain and enhance the public spaces and natural areas within the Douglas Shire region? Douglas Shire Council are seeking a Labourer to join our Public and Natural Areas team. Primary Objectives of the Position:
Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm Labourer Civil Works - Douglas Shire Council Douglas Shire Council is seeking an energetic and motivated Labourer to join our Civil Works Team. The successful applicant will effectively and efficiently undertake a wide variety of maintenance and civil works activities as directed by the Ganger. Primary Objectives are to:
Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm |
| Water and Wastewater Process Engineer Reporting to the Manager Operations and Maintenance, the Water and Wastewater Process Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering guidance and advice to improve process efficiency, safety, reliability, continuity and legislative compliance of Water and Wastewater assets within Isaac Regional Council.Applications close Tuesday 14 October at 5:00pm |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Rates Officer within our Financial Operations Team. This position will support the Coordinator Financial Operations and to be responsible for the rates function within the Financial Operations team. This position shall ensure the timely issue of rates levies, collection of outstanding rates assessments and the ongoing maintenance of the property database. Applications close Monday 13 October Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Plumbing Inspector within our Building and Plumbing Team. This position will assess plumbing and drainage applications and plumbing and drainage work in accordance with the relevant legislation. Applications close Monday 13 OctoberLockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Business Systems Officer within our ICT Service Delivery Team. This position will effectively contribute to the development, maintenance and support of Council’s Enterprise Business Systems through the provision of specialist advice, analysis and support services within Council in a professional, efficient and confidential manner ensuring the development and maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, application vendors and other key stakeholders. Applications close Monday 13 October Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) - Multiple Positions Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) within our infrastructure Operations Team. This position will preform a board range of physical tasks requiring developed industry skills, under general supervision by the immediate supervisor. Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm Operator/Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Operator/Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) within our Infrastructure Operations Team. This position will primarily perform a range of plant operation driving and labouring duties, in a responsible, safe and efficient manner, ensuring good road construction and gravel road maintenance practices are achieved. Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm Plant Operator (Infrastructure Operations) Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Plant Operator (Infrastructure Operations) within our infrastructure Operations Team. This position is to primarily perform a range of plan operation, driving and labouring duties, in a responsible, safe and efficient manner whilst ensuring good road construction and gravel road maintenance practices are achieved. Where suitable experienced and licenced to do so. Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm. Development Compliance Officer Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Labourer Development Compliance Officer within our Building and Plumbing Team. This position will investigate and action breaches in legislation and local laws related to town planning matter to ensure development in the region is consistent with Council’s Planning Scheme, Design standards, policies, Local Laws and other statutory requirements. Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Local Laws Officer within our Community Wellbeing Team. This position will provide efficient and effective local law and environment compliance services in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Local Laws and Council policies. Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm. |
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| Maranoa Regional Council services an area of 58,834.5 square kilometres with a population of 13,800 residents. Located in rural south-west Queensland approximately 480 kilometres west of Brisbane, the Maranoa region is one of Queensland's most dynamic regional communities and is a gateway to the outback. With multiple worksite locations, Council has a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the organisation; applications are welcomed for the following advertised positions on our Careers website: |
| Environmental and Regulatory Services Team Leader Childcare Educator Trainee Experienced Grader Operator Corporate Services Team Leader McKinlay Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Services Team Leader to join our team in Julia Creek. Applications close Friday 10 October |
| Cultural Heritage Planning Officer Lead the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that identify, protect and conserve the Aboriginal cultural heritage and historic heritage of the region, including the management of cultural heritage sites. Applications close Tuesday 7 October 2026 Graduate Program |Engineering and Planning Are you a recent (or soon to be) uni graduate in civil engineering or planning... ready to launch your career in 2026? Check out this opportunity with Australia's newest City! Applications close Wednesday 8 October Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer Drive strategic planning and policy initiatives across community services, development, sport, and recreation. Applications close Wednesday 8 October Senior Coastal Planning Officer You will provide specialist technical input and coordination to support Council’s coastal infrastructure, canals and foreshore management programs. Applications close Wednesday 8 October Supporting in the Planning Scheme Team, this position provides specialist planning expertise and leads the delivery of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects and services to meet the needs of the community within the City of Moreton Bay. Applications close Wednesday 8 October University Student | Technical Operations We are seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated university student to work in our Technical Operations team, working 3 to 5 days/week whilst completing your studies. Applications close Sunday 12 October Community Development Coordinator Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver community development programs that strengthen inclusion, resilience, and connection across our City! Applications close Sunday 12 October Exciting opportunity to establish a high-performing, modern legal services function in one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing Councils. Applications close Monday 13 October ICT Infrastructure and Security Manager We’re seeking a dynamic ICT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join our ICT Operations leadership team. This role is central to shaping the future of Council’s technology environment, ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs. You’ll lead a team of specialists across infrastructure, cloud, network, and cyber security, driving performance and continuous improvement. Applications close Tuesday 14 October |
| Senior Asset Officer – Open Space and Irrigation This position plays a key role in optimising various asset management systems and will:
Applications close Wednesday 8 October at 11:45pm Responsibilities of the role will include supervising the entire construction process in accordance with development approvals and ensure that the contributed assets result in value and are fit for purpose for Council. This position provides technical advice and recommendations to developers and community members on matters relating to Council’s standards and codes as well as addressing issues of non-compliance. The position also works in a broader multi-discipline planning section where collaboration and teamwork are essential. The position requires good communication skills and negotiation with a variety of stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for the City. Applications close Wednesday 8 October at 11:45pm An ideal Planning Services Officer will have solid knowledge of the Planning Act 2016, related legislation, the Townsville City Plan, and the Queensland Development Code. They will demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems. This role will plan and design water and wastewater infrastructure projects through delivery of water and wastewater capital and operational projects for Townsville City Council. Applications close Tuesday 14 October at 11:45pm This role will be a part of the Water and Wastewater Team and will lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of wastewater services across council’s networks and treatment facilities. You’ll oversee operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership to support operations, maintenance, and asset management activities. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll help shape sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the community. Applications close Thursday 16 October at 11:45pm |
| Western Downs Regional Council currently have several job opportunities available. The Western Downs is one of Queensland's strongest and fastest growing local government areas. Working here offers great opportunities with strong local businesses in booming industries as well as an attractive lifestyle that only regional areas can offer. Enjoy short commutes, affordable living, great services and exciting events. You'll also discover the best thing about the region is the people, which is why people know Western Downs as the region where 'it's the people that make it'. |
