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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 Business Engagement & Strategy Join our Business Engagement and Strategy team to: Shape engagement strategies that deliver clear, consistent communication, maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan with strong governance and performance measures, provide expert advice to embed compliance and continuous improvement and coach and develop a high-performing team focused on exceptional customer experience. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11.30pmCommunity Development Officer - Community Wellbeing As the Community Development Officer - Community Wellbeing, you will lead the development, coordination and delivery of community development initiatives and programs that promote wellbeing, build resilience and enhance the quality of life for residents. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11.30pm After Hours Compliance Officer As an After Hours Compliance Officer, you will be the first point of response for animal-related matters outside of normal business hours. Your work will support the community through proactive patrols, responsive investigations, and by educating the public on responsible animal ownership. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11.30pmTrainee Theatre and Audio Visual Technician As a Trainee Theatre and Audio Visual Technician, you will provide technical support to the Creative Life technical teams, ensuring the smooth operation of live productions while building your technical skills and customer service. This role focuses on facilitating effective communication and improving basic technical knowledge across sound, lighting and mechanist skills. You will also ensure the highest standards of workplace health and safety are met, resulting in efficient delivery of a range of events and productions for the Cairns community. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11.30pm As a Program Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of Council’s Capital Works Program. You will facilitate comprehensive program administration across all stages of a capital project, helping staff consistently deliver exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11:30pm Student Planning Officer – Summer Student Program As a Student Planning Officer, you will work alongside experienced town planners and development professionals to gain insight into the statutory planning functions of local government. You will assist in assessing development applications, preparing planning reports, conducting site inspections, and supporting the Development Assessment Team in delivering high-quality outcomes for our community. Applications close Wednesday 10 December at 11:30pm As a Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of Council’s capital works program. You will work closely with designers, project managers, engineers, and the Coordinator Program Management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with Council’s procurement and project management frameworks. Applications close Thursday 11 December at 11:30pm In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and commissioning of Council’s fleet, including heavy vehicles, agricultural plant, small plant, and a variety of equipment. You will work closely with the Team Leader to deliver high-quality mechanical services and contribute to continuous improvement across the workshop. Applications close Sunday 11 January at 11:30pmYou will maintain and support Council’s diverse fleet, including trucks, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, and small plant. In this role, you will carry out mechanical repairs and servicing, assist with the installation and commissioning of new vehicles and equipment, maintain accurate maintenance records, and actively contribute to improving workshop efficiency. Applications close Sunday 11 January at 11:30pmYou will carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations across Council’s vehicle fleet, heavy plant, agricultural plant and small plant. The role is grounded in professionalism, safe practices and a commitment to quality service, ensuring plant and equipment remain ready to serve the community each day. You will:
Senior Mechanic Fleet Workshop This role supports the delivery of essential community services by carrying out high-quality maintenance across Council’s extensive range of vehicles, heavy plant, agricultural equipment and small plant. Applications close Sunday 11 January at 11:30pmControl Systems Technician (SCADA Projects) You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, compliance and performance of essential water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure across the region. You will work closely with the SCADA Coordinator to:
Control Systems Technician (SCADA Security) You will support the security, reliability, and continuous improvement of Council’s Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments. This role assists in protecting essential water, wastewater, and waste infrastructure through effective cyber security practices, secure network management, and rigorous operational standards. Applications close Sunday 11 January at 11:30pm Looking for more than just a job? Join a team where your skills make a real difference in your own community. We're seeking qualified plumbers (Water Reticulation Plumbers and Smart Water Meter Plumbers) who are ready to contribute to the future of water services across our region. Enjoy genuine work-life balance, work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues, and take pride in the essential services you help deliver every day. This isn’t just a job — it’s a secure, long-term opportunity with a strong total employment package and excellent lifestyle benefits. Open-ended advertisement and may remain active for 6 to 12 months. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. |
| Council is seeking an accomplished and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join the leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the region’s financial sustainability and long-term prosperity. Applications close Monday 1 December at 7:30pm |
 | 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. |
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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.
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| Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, permanent position of Senior Asset Officer in our Infrastructure Planning Team. This position will coordinate and undertake the development and ongoing maintenance of Council’s asset register including but not limited to transport, drainage, parks and open spaces, buildings and facilities, waste and intangible type assets. This includes management of asset data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting to allow effective asset management. This position is also required to provide all GIS support to the Infrastructure Branch, and general support regarding Corporate Business Systems and their implementation across the branch. The position is required to provide specialist advice on issues and customer complaints associated with roads, drainage and other infrastructure as required. Applications close Monday 8 December at 5.00pm Community Recovery and Resilience Officer Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, maximum term (up to 31 March 2027) position of Community Recovery and Resilience Officer in our Engagement and Communications Team. This position is responsible for facilitating and supporting the delivery of community-informed disaster resilience initiatives, building on the strengths and capacities of the Lockyer Valley community. The Community Recovery and Resilience Officer will work with a range of community, business and organisational stakeholders to achieve both broad and targeted community participation, be inclusive, ensure community ownership and support the achievement of community-informed resilience initiatives that meet the funded program guidelines. Applications close Monday 8 December at 5.00pmLockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, permanent position of Landfill Plant Operator in our Waste Services Team. This position is responsible for providing efficient and effective management of all Council’s waste facilities service in accordance with the relevant legislation, Council polices and operational plan. The incumbent will be required to exercise precision skills and knowledge in all areas of Council’s waste facilities, operate and maintain plant, tools and equipment in accordance with Councils procedures, operator’s manual and good practices to deliver good environmental outcomes to the community. This position also entails providing advice and customer service in a courteous and helpful manner pursuit to organisational goals and maintaining high standards of compliance of all waste facilities and ensuring public safety. Applications close Monday 8 December at 5.00pm |
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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 McKinlay Shire Council is seeking two (2) passionate and qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our new Early Learning Centre opening in January 2026. This full-time role involves working with children, families, and a supportive team to deliver high-quality early education. Applications close Monday 1 December |
| University Student | Civil Engineering We are seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated university student to work in our Asset Engineering team, working 3 to 5 days/week whilst completing your studies. Applications close Monday 1 December Parks Maintenance Labourers | Expression of Interest (EOI) Be considered for current and future opportunities to join our Parks team and help keep the City of Moreton Bay looking it's best by undertaking grounds maintenance tasks in our parks, gardens and open green spaces. Application close Sunday 21 December Construction Labourer | Expression of Interest (EOI) Submit your application for current and future opportunities to join our internal Construction team working on a suite of civil construction & maintenance projects around the City of Moreton Bay area. Application close Sunday 21 December Manager Waste and Resource Recovery Key leadership role driving the planning, strategic direction and delivery of Councils waste management and resource recovery services to meet operational requirements for more than 520,000 customers, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. |
| 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. |
 | The Supervisor Central Libraries effectively and efficiently coordinates the operations of the designated libraries, to develop and deliver local history and genealogy services and programs to all libraries within the Tablelands Library Service. The position works closely with the Supervisor Collections and Systems and Supervisor Southern Libraries to maintain effective financial management of branch budgets. Applications close Thursday 4 December |
| Administration Officer – Functional Lead We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional to provide subject matter expertise and leadership within our Administration team. In this role, you will supervise and support Administration Officers to ensure collaboration and consistent delivery standards across the Infrastructure and Operations Division. Acting as a central point of contact, you will provide direct administrative support and strategic advice to the Team Manager on operational, policy, and governance matters. You will play a key role in improving systems, processes, and procedures, while delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse range of stakeholders including internal teams, government departments, council leadership, and the Mayor. This position involves managing service requests, records, correspondence, reporting, scheduling, and procurement activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with record-keeping standards. Your ability to prepare clear, factual documentation and maintain optimal workflow across multiple work sites will be essential to the success of the administration function. Applications close Monday 1 December at 11:45pm This position is responsible for assessing plumbing and drainage applications, inspecting installed works, and investigating related complaints to ensure compliance with permit conditions and legislative requirements. The role operates under the direction of the Senior Plumbing Inspectors and the guidance of the Functional Lead – Hydraulics and Building Assessment. You will work within a collaborative team that includes Plumbing Inspectors, Senior Plumbing Inspectors, Functional Lead, Coordinator Hydraulics, and the Team Manager – Planning Assessment. The role also engages with a broader Applications close Wednesday 3 December at 11:45pm Team Leader Resource Recovery (Waste Disposal) We need a hands-on leader to keep our resource recovery waste facility operations running smoothly and on budget. In this role, you’ll be leading and coordinating a large team of landfill roles which includes Disposal Support and Plant Operators, Gatehouse Operators and Transfer Station Operators at our Stuart Landfill site. This role will ensure the delivery of excellent customer service to the community of Townsville by leading an effective and efficient landfill service. This will include, but not be limited to, service planning, resource allocation, time management, budget management, safety and environmental compliance, recruitment, performance management and managing difficult behaviours. Strong people skills are a must. You’ll be resolving issues, negotiating outcomes, and motivating your team to deliver great results. You’ll also keep an eye on KPIs and budgets, make sure jobs get done safely aiming to stay within required targets, and help shape the future direction of the business unit. Applications close Thursday 4 December at 11:45pm Community Liaison Officer (Yellow Crazy Ants) We are seeking a proactive Community Liaison Officer to support the Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Management Program. In this role, you will collaborate with the Senior Team Leader and other stakeholders to develop and implement engagement strategies that raise awareness and encourage participation in the program. You will build strong relationships with government agencies, local businesses, and residents, assist in community forums, and address concerns to ensure effective program delivery. Key responsibilities include coordinating treatment activities with external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety and governance requirements, and sharing accurate technical information under the Biosecurity Act 2014. This position also involves contributing to discussions with state and federal agencies to identify innovative strategies and working closely with the YCA team to maintain seamless communication and program effectiveness. Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11:45pm As a casual Townsville City Council Veterinary Surgeon, you will contribute to the care of all animals in the animal care and adoption centre. This position will assist with managing the vet clinic with an emphasis on infectious disease control and prevention, animal care, medical consultations and centre surgeries. Applications close Sunday 14 December at 11:45pm Technical Officer Sustainability Systems This position will implement systems-based environmental innovations; integrated sustainability technologies; authentic sustainability practices and develop sustainability-focused business cases, case studies and metrics. Working across all areas of sustainability, living soil, water, wildlife, vegetation/fire management, and eco-efficiency (water, energy, waste, transport, people, and biodiversity) and across the urban, peri-urban, and rural environments of Townsville. This position also works collaboratively across the organisation with different departments and as a part of various projects teams and working groups. Applications close Monday 15 December at 11:45pm Senior Process and Compliance Officer We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional to lead the development and management of operational risk systems for the Water section. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance with critical legislative and regulatory requirements, including dam safety, high-risk tasks, and environmental standards. You will facilitate risk reviews, coordinate group risk assessments, and produce high-quality supporting documentation. As a key advisor, you’ll champion risk management tools, deliver training, and ensure strategic and operational documentation meets ISO14001/9001 EMS/QMS and NATA 17025 certification standards. Responsibilities include audit preparation and participation, managing corrective actions, monitoring compliance activities, and advising on legislative changes. You will also lead document control processes, develop training packages, and provide technical support to ensure best practice across all operational areas. Applications close Thursday 18 December 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'. |
