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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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| Join Cairns Regional Council’s Water Services team and work on one of the region’s most critical assets – our clean drinking water network servicing 160,000+ residents. With 3,300km of water mains, 68+ reservoirs and 49+ pump stations, we keep Cairns flowing – and we’re growing our team. We’re looking for Water Reticulation Plumbers and Smart Water Meter Plumbers.
Open advertisements – applications will be reviewed as received.
As a City Patrol Officer, you will deliver proactive and routine patrols to monitor, assess and enforce compliance with the QLD Road Rules and relevant Council Local Laws. The roles balances regulatory enforcement with a strong customer service mindset, prioritising education, guidance to support the community to achieve high stands of compliance with their statutory obligations. Beyond enforcement outcomes, the position plays a key role in contributing to a safe, accessible and well managed public space whilst maintaining positive and professional engagement with the community.
Applications close Sunday 22 February at 11.30pm
We’re seeking a strategic, forward thinking leader with tertiary qualifications in cultural planning, arts management or a related field, and extensive experience delivering complex arts and culture programs or business operations. You’ll bring a deep understanding of local government cultural planning, alongside high level knowledge of national and state arts and cultural policy settings. Your background includes leading multidisciplinary teams, guiding organisational change and fostering a collaborative, innovative workplace culture.
Applications close Sunday 1 March at 11.30pm
Animal Management Compliance Officer Help keep our community safe and support responsible pet ownership through a mix of education, compliance and hands on animal management. If you enjoy working with people and animals, solving problems, and making a visible impact, this role could be for you.
Applications close Sunday 1 March 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. |
| 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. Administration Reception Officer The Administration Reception Officer will bring smiles to the front desk while keeping Council life running smoothly. Empowering the community with upbeat service and can do energy.
Applications close Thursday 26 February The Childcare Coordinator will lead a small community focused childcare service, shaping learning and supporting families while overseeing daily operations in a rewarding outback role with exceptional benefits and work life balance for your future.
Applications close Monday 9 March |
 | The purpose of this position is to partner with the business to coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the organisation’s Corporate Plan, Corporate Strategies and Strategic Priorities. The role provides specialist support to project leads in delivering organisation wide strategies and plans. The role gives you the opportunity to work with senior leaders and gain unique oversight of the business from a strategic viewpoint, gain a broader understanding of Council’s strategic drivers and influence strategic direction and enhance your knowledge, skills and relationships across community, business, other local authorities, government agencies, the private sector, and the broader environment. Applications close Monday 23 February at 12:00pm |
| Business Administration Trainee Lockyer Valley Regional Council is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to fill five (5) Business Administration Trainee positions. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the relevant business unit whilst completing a Certificate III in Business Administration. The role supports the development of practical workplace skills through structured training, supervision, and on-the-job learning. Applications close Monday 23 February at 5pm. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Horticultural Trainee within our Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Team. The purpose of this position is to undertake and assist in duties associated with the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries business unit whilst completing a Certificate II in Horticulture. Applications close Monday 23 February at 5pm. Labourer (Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries) Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Labourer within our Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Team. The purpose of this position is to perform a broad range of physical tasks requiring developed industry skills, under general supervision by the immediate supervisor. Applications close Monday 23 February 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: |
| Childcare Educator Trainee Experienced Grader Operator |
| Venue Support Officer | Bribie Island Seaside Museum Applications close Sunday 22 February Lead the end-to-end delivery our ERP transformation to reshape TechOne to be fit for purpose for our growing and diverse organisation! Own the end to end delivery and benefits realisation, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, business objectives, and operational readiness. Applications close Monday 23 February Lead the change function for our ERP Transformation project to ensure successful adoption, sustained behavioural change and realisation of business benefits. Applications close Monday 23 February Design, configure and manage automated workflows across our ERP system TechOne - streamline approval processes, routing activities and system-to-system interactions to deliver business improvements. Applications close Monday 23 February Lead the design, integration and management of the master schedule for our complex, multi-stream ERP transformation. Ensure strategic alignment across all project streams, proactively manage dependencies, and provide executive-level insights to drive on-time, on-budget delivery. Applications close Monday 23 February Principal Strategic Planner - Policy Research Officer Provide planning advice on land use planning and development policy and related legislative updates and lead the delivery of internal planning scheme policy implementation audits. Applications close Monday 23 February We have 3 Senior positions available across the Strategic Planning and Place Making Department, all based at our Caboolture Office. As a Senior you be at the centre of some of Moreton Bay's most exciting land use, policy and placemaking initiatives. Applications close Monday 23 February Undertake maintenance tasks on Council's park infrastructure, ensuring park equipment and facilities remain safe and functional for the benefit of the community. Applications close Wednesday 25 February This role is all about enabling the organisation to make confident, informed digital decisions that improve service quality, operational efficiency and customer outcomes. Applications close Thursday 26 February Principal Data and Application Engineer Working across AWS and Microsoft Fabric, you’ll engineer the systems that drive smarter decisions, personalised services, and future-proof digital experiences for the City. Applications close Monday 2 March Principal Data Engineer - Fabric Be the technical authority and driving force behind our modern data ecosystem where you will lead the end‑to‑end design, governance, and optimisation of the Microsoft Fabric platform. Applications close Monday 2 March Principal Cyber Security Analyst Join council as our Principal Cyber Security Analyst, where you'll take charge of our security landscape, ensuring council data remains protected, available, and compliant. Applications close Monday 2 March If you’re studying in 2026, this could be your chance to learn, grow and make an impact. Kickstart your career while you study and get paid to help build Australia’s newest city! |
| Quilpie Shire Council has adopted a record-breaking $154.8M budget for 2025/26 and has multiple employment opportunities to join our team and be a part of executing it. Quilpie Shire offers a truly unique rural lifestyle, blending the charm of wide-open spaces with the convenience of modern amenities. We continually strive for excellence and a career with Quilpie Shire Council is guaranteed to include a lifestyle where you can actively shape the future with meaningful contributions – for the community, yourself and your family. |
| Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling, a flair for media and marketing, and an eye for graphic design that brings ideas to life? Take the Lead as a Communications Officer, where your creativity and professional communication will play a vital role in shaping Rockhampton Regional Council’s public image and elevating our organisation’s voice. You will be an integral part of a high-performing team, providing strategic media advice and support to Councillors pertaining to their portfolios, managing daily media messaging, producing engaging graphic design content, and crafting impactful communication across all channels. Applications close Monday 23 February at midnight Fitzroy River Water is seeking a motivated Project Delivery Engineer to lead and support our project teams in delivering critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Project Delivery Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of electrical components within water infrastructure projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams such as project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This dynamic opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable infrastructure that supports the region’s water and wastewater services. Applications close Monday 23 February at midnight Construction / Maintenance Engineer We are looking for a motivated individual who is solution focussed when it comes to building, maintaining and managing local roads. With your strong leadership skills, you will guide the team to consistently deliver excellent outcomes for our community and our team. You will also be responsible for the development of proactive and planned maintenance programs across the region, including but not limited to Council’s own road and stormwater networks, Council’s RMPC contract and DRFA programs when in effect. Reporting to the Civil Works Manager, this position will have direct supervision and accountability of urban based teams delivering construction and maintenance programs and provide essential guidance and oversight to the urban work groups. If you are a natural born leader and pride yourself on creating an environment where individuals can thrive, grow, and contribute to the organisation's success, then this is your opportunity to shine. Applications close Monday 23 February at midnight The Finance Section is seeking a driven Financial Systems Supervisor to lead the Financial Systems team and provide specialist and professional advice to the Finance team and wider organisation. In this diverse role, you will be responsible for coordinating Council’s overall financial systems framework, system changes, new implementations, and major upgrades and ensure sufficient system controls are in place to minimise any risk to the security of financial and asset information in accordance with statutory requirements, Council policy and the unit’s objectives. Applications close Monday 23 February at midnight Are you an enthusiastic, motivated Electrician seeking a role which sees you working locally and home each night with your family? Facilities are seeking a trade qualified Electrician to perform a wide range of electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding and testing activities which ensures the safe and efficient operation of Council’s assets. With your knowledge of the relevant Electrical Australian standards, Acts and Regulations you will enjoy performing a variety of tasks and completing electrical projects within the Rockhampton Region. You are skilled at prioritising your work and have the ability to read and interpret plans and problem solve. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight Do you have experience undertaking payroll activities and have an understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines relating to the payment of employees? Council is seeking a committed Payroll Officer to join their highly motivated and customer focussed team. If you are seeking to pursue a career in payroll then this role is for you! Applications close Monday 2 March at midnightAs a Supervisor Parks Operations, you’ll play a key role in shaping and maintaining the Rockhampton region’s parks and open spaces. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll oversee day-to-day maintenance and construction activities, while also contributing to long-term planning and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and customer service, and work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance our community spaces. Your ability to manage resources, budgets, and timelines will be critical, as will your commitment to fostering a positive team culture and driving best practice in parks management. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight Maintenance and Livestock Specialist As the Maintenance and Livestock Specialist at the Rockhampton Heritage Village, you’ll play a hands on role in bringing our unique cultural tourism experience to life. Working as part of the Heritage Services team, you’ll help care for a variety of livestock, support the daily operation of the Village, and maintain the grounds, facilities and heritage spaces that make our site so special. Every day will bring variety, from caring for horses and other livestock, preparing displays, and interacting with visitors, to operating plant and equipment, assisting with events, and maintaining our heritage precinct. You’ll also work closely with volunteers, providing guidance and supporting their involvement across the Village. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your workmanship, and have a passion for livestock care, particularly horses, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to preserving and sharing our region’s history in a truly meaningful way. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight Are you currently undertaking or eligible to commence studying towards an Engineering (Civil) qualification and have a passion for Civil Design? Council is seeking a highly motivated Cadet Civil Designer to join their busy team. You will have a positive attitude towards learning and development and be committed to completing the required studies externally whilst working full time. In this exciting developmental role you will be responsible for assisting in a range of investigation, survey, design, drafting and documentation services associated with municipal infrastructure and other projects. Your flexibility and experience will positively contribute to the team environment ensuring your success in the role. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight Are you a motivated and safety driven Electrician looking to take the next step in your career? This is the position for you! You’ll put your electrical expertise to work across critical water and sewage infrastructure in the Rockhampton region - tackling maintenance, installations and fault finding that keep our systems running smoothly. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with a great team and taking pride in high quality, safe work, you’ll thrive here. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight Rockhampton Regional Council is looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader to guide a small crew in delivering a diverse range of maintenance projects across the region. If you're someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys working outdoors, and takes pride in seeing a job well done - this is your chance to step into a rewarding role with Council. Whether you're seeking a fresh start or the next step in your leadership journey, this opportunity offers variety, challenge, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to your community. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders and business leaders to understand their talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. You will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews and extending offers. Additionally, you will build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring process. Applications close Monday 2 March at midnight |
| The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council's truck and plant for road construction and maintenance projects, and for providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region. Applications close Thursday 19 February This position is responsible for directing a designated crew, plant and materials to fulfil daily Parks and Gardens activities throughout the Tablelands Region. Applications close Sunday 22 February at 5:00pm This position is responsible for supervising and directing a designated crew, plant and materials to fulfil daily road construction and maintenance activities throughout the Tablelands region. Applications close Wednesday 25 February This role is responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective operations of Councils Facilities section to ensure the safe and serviceable condition of Council owned buildings and other structures across Tablelands Regional Council area. Applications close Sunday 1 March |
| The position is required to carry out maintenance, construction and installation services for Council’s commercial electrical equipment and assets and provide information and guidance on electrical installations for Council and its customers. Use your experience and skill to provide supervision and guidance to the next generation of electrical apprentices and perform specialised duties as required. Participating in the on-call roster may be required at times along with performing overtime as required. Applications close Monday 23 February at 11:45pm Corporate Fire and Security Advisor Join Council as a Corporate Fire and Security Advisor and play a vital role in protecting our people, facilities, and critical infrastructure. In this advisory position, you will lead the development of physical security and fire safety policies, frameworks, and programs that ensure compliance with legislation and reflect modern best practice standards. You’ll provide expert strategic and technical advice across the organisation, driving a proactive safety culture and supporting effective risk management. The role oversees the planning and delivery of physical and electronic security systems, coordinates responses to security incidents, and contributes to investigations to strengthen organisational resilience. You will also support fire safety compliance, maintain evacuation plans and regulatory records, and deliver essential training, drills, and awareness programs across Council sites. Building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, you will shape security strategies, support emergency control structures, and help embed processes that safeguard Council assets, employees, and the community. Applications close Sunday 1 March at 11:45pm This role is responsible for planning, designing, and delivering Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure projects across capital and operational programs. You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects from option assessment through to detailed design, working with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. The position involves preparing project briefs, scopes, and technical specifications, reviewing designs and proposals, and contributing to the development and application of Council standards and industry codes to support best practice outcomes in water and sewer infrastructure. Applications close Sunday 1 March at 11:45pm This pivotal role will deliver innovative, best-practice infrastructure solutions that directly support the growth and liveability of Townsville. You will oversee the planning, concept development and detailed design of renewal, upgrade and new civil projects, ensuring exceptional outcomes for our community and contributing to the long-term capital works vision. As a technical leader, you will provide expert guidance, supervision and RPEQ sign-off, champion Safety in Design, and foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement and shared success. You will shape and maintain civil design standards, manage cost estimates and rates, and work closely with multidisciplinary asset teams including stormwater, open space, water and wastewater, to deliver integrated, community-centred infrastructure. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to progress into a senior leadership role or seeking a lifestyle change in a thriving regional centre. Townsville offers an affordable cost of living, a warm outdoor lifestyle and a welcoming community, making it the perfect place to advance your career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling way of life. Applications close Sunday 22 March 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'. |
