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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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| Head of Lighting & Systems Technician Bring exceptional technical production to life across two of our premier cultural venues, ensuring high quality lighting, staging and technical delivery for a diverse range of events. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11:30pm Help us keep our community’s parks, gardens and public spaces vibrant, welcoming and well maintained. This hands on role is perfect for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in quality outcomes, and thrives in a small, supportive team environment. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11:30pm As a Trainee Store Person, you will be responsible for helping manage the daily operations of Council’s stores, assisting with the control, receipt, and issue of materials and stock, while providing exceptional customer service to internal and external clients. Throughout your traineeship, you will develop real-world skills and receive on-the-job training while working towards a Certificate III in Business. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Trainee Administration Officer – Procurement As a Trainee Administration Officer, you will provide essential clerical and administrative support to the Procurement, Contracts, and Accounts Payable team. Your role will help the Branch operate efficiently and contribute to achieving Council’s goals and objectives. You will gain practical experience in a professional environment, learning how local government functions while developing valuable administrative and customer service skills. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Trainee Administration Officer – Community Life Looking to begin your career in a supportive, diverse and community‑focused organisation? We’re seeking a motivated and coachable Business Administration Trainee to join our Community Life Branch and Business Improvement Team. This is a great opportunity to learn on the job, build confidence, and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference in our community. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Trainee Administration Officer – Strategic Communications & Engagement We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Strategic Communications & Engagement team as an Administration Trainee. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects and complete a Certificate III in Business, all while being supported by a friendly and collaborative team. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Trainee Administration Officer – Program Management As a Trainee Administration Officer, you will work closely with staff across Engineering Services, providing administrative and basic research support that helps our team deliver high-quality services to the community. Throughout your traineeship, you will undertake a Certificate III in Business, attending scheduled training and working alongside supportive staff who will help you build your confidence and skills. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in administration or local government. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Kickstart your career in information technology with a hands‑on traineeship where you’ll support our organisation’s IT services while completing a Certificate III in Information & Communication Technology Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Trainee Customer Service Officer Kickstart your career in local government as a Trainee Customer Service Officer, gaining hands‑on experience while completing your Certificate III in Business. This traineeship offers the opportunity to build valuable administration and customer service skills while contributing to the smooth and professional operation of Council’s front‑line services. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm In this role you will provide an efficient and quality standard of maintenance across nominated Council venues and precincts in accordance with approved maintenance plans. You will undertake specialised turf management and general civil maintenance tasks and assist with event and functions set up. Applications close Sunday 15 February at 11.30pm Resource Recovery Systems Officer Working closely with the Resource Recovery Coordinator, this role plays a key part in improving systems, processes and performance across Council’s waste and resource recovery operations. You’ll also play a hands-on role in data management, reporting, system administration and financial support activities, helping Council optimise waste disposal and resource recovery outcomes now and into the future. Applications close Sunday 15 February 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. The Director Infrastructure oversees the delivery and maintenance of Council’s roads, fleet and town infrastructure. The role ensures services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with Council’s strategic priorities.
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 | 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 |
| Principal Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, contract position of Principal Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management within our Infrastructure Planning Team. This position will build and lead an efficient and high performing team, accountable for optimising infrastructure planning, governance of capital investment and the infrastructure life cycle management of infrastructure assets. Delivery of these responsibilities is in line with the Strategic Plan objectives to achieve the lowest lifecycle costs and maximise benefits to the community. Applications close Monday 9 February at 5.00pm Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Property Officer within our Governance and Property Team. The position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Council’s property and legal functions, and in particular the monitoring and administration of tenure arrangements for the use of Council’s land and facilities in accordance with statutory and policy requirements, key performance indicators and strategic objectives. Applications close Monday 9 February at 5pm Library Officer (Events and Marketing) Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Library Officer (Events and Marketing) within our Libraries and Galleries Team. The purpose of this position is to support the delivery of library services to the residents of and visitors to the Lockyer Valley, in accordance with Council’s Corporate, Strategic, and Operational Plans, to promote the library service as a pivotal community facility for Council. This officer will plan, coordinate, develop and execute all library service marketing and promotional content and communications in both traditional and digital channels to support the outcomes of the Library Strategy. In addition, the officer must provide a high level of customer service to all and collaborate with the Libraries and Galleries team. Applications close Monday 9 February at 5pm Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Plumber within our Facilities Team. The purpose of this position is to be part of a multi-disciplined team that is capable to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance and new construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and to achieve operational, maintenance and construction goals. Applications close Monday 9 February at 5pm Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, permanent position of Senior Asset Engineer within our Infrastructure Planning Team. This position is part of the Infrastructure Design and Asset Management Branch which is responsible for determining Council’s capital works program, asset management strategy and execution, together with undertaking various projects which arise from time to time. The Senior Asset Engineer (Roads) is responsible for the preparation of capital project plans relating to civil engineering work for both construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure (including roads, footpaths, bridges and stormwater drainage) which is directed by Council’s Asset Management Strategy and works closely with other Technical Officers in the Infrastructure Planning team in delivering engineering solutions which best serve Council and the community. Applications close Monday 16 February at 5.00pm 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 |
| Support delivery of strategic and operational health initiatives, focused on coordinating projects and implementing occupational health programs. Applications close Tuesday 10 February Local Business Support Officer Undertake planning and project activities to support the delivery of the Small Business Friendly Council programs of work including working directly with small businesses across our city. Applications close Wednesday 11 February Step into a pivotal leadership role that safeguards our community today while shaping its resilience for tomorrow. We’re seeking an inspiring people leader and forward-thinking strategist to drive the delivery of Council’s public safety programs. Applications close Sunday 15 February |
| 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. |
| Senior IT Network Infrastructure Officer Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for network and security infrastructure? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy leading technical projects that make a real impact? An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and skilled individual to join Council’s Information Systems Unit. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining Council’s technology infrastructure, with a strong focus on network and security environments. You’ll provide expert advice, lead projects, and ensure our systems are secure, stable, and future-ready. Applications close Monday 9 February at midnight Chasing flexibility and variety in your next role? Check out this Labourer role at Fitzroy River Water! You will work on a range of projects in different locations throughout the region undertaking multiple labouring duties within a construction and maintenance environment, assisting Fitzroy River Water with the delivery of water and sewerage services. Duties will include general labouring tasks, concreting and mowing as well as operating vehicles, machinery and hand tools. Applications close Monday 9 February at midnight Are you read to take the lead and make a real impact? 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 16 February at midnight As a Water & Wastewater Engineer joining our Fitzroy River Water team, you will play an integral part in a highly skilled team to engineer resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions. We are seeking a motivated professional to step into the exciting and challenging role of Water & Wastewater Engineer to support and assist in the delivery of projects and ongoing operation and maintenance of Council’s water and wastewater assets. Applications close Monday 16 February at midnightFitzroy River Water is currently seeking an experienced Plant Operator/Labourer to join our Mount Morgan team. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to help shape the future of water and wastewater services for the region. In this role, you’ll be working on a variety of major projects, including water pipeline upgrades and installations, treatment plant enhancements, and other essential civil works. Your day-to-day will include a dynamic mix of tasks - from operating excavators, backhoes, and skid steers to truck driving and essential labouring work like pipe laying and concreting. Applications close Monday 16 February at midnight Fitzroy River Water is seeking a hands on Team Leader to deliver water and wastewater projects across the region. We’re looking for someone with experience in plumbing, drainage, pipelaying, or civil construction. A trade qualification is desirable but not essential. Applications close Monday 16 February at midnight Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a proactive and community minded Local Laws Officer to join our dedicated Local Laws team. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting compliance and safety across the region. You’ll conduct investigations, patrols, and inspections, respond to community concerns, and educate the public on Council’s Local Laws and relevant legislation. With a strong focus on problem-solving and stakeholder engagement, you will be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and use your out-of-the-box thinking style to solve problems with innovative solutions. Ability to work on an ‘on call’ roster including after hours, and occasional weekends is a requirement for this role. Applications close Monday 16 February at midnight 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 |
| 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 |
| We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Design Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality civil infrastructure projects for Townsville City Council. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical supervision and guidance to the design team, ensuring timely completion of designs, drawings, schedules, consultation graphics, and cost estimates that meet industry best practices. You will take responsibility for RPEQ sign-off and champion the Safety in Design process, while applying strong leadership skills to mentor, manage performance, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with Council values. This position also involves developing and maintaining design standards, specifications, and policies in compliance with legislative requirements, managing project costings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions. Additionally, you will oversee external consultants, review proposed designs, and provide expert technical advice to ensure optimal outcomes for our community. Applications close Wednesday 11 February at 11:45pm In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of robust governance processes and frameworks that support effective asset management, information integrity and regulatory compliance across a diverse infrastructure portfolio. You will apply contemporary asset management techniques to inform asset strategies for transport, water, wastewater, solid waste and open space assets, while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of asset investment decision-making and risk frameworks. The position is responsible for managing internal and external audits and effectiveness reviews, reporting on outcomes and ensuring all activities align with legislative requirements, regulatory obligations and corporate policies and standards. You will work closely with Business Services to ensure financial modelling, reporting and asset investment priorities are well integrated, and proactively identify and champion improvements to asset management systems across the Infrastructure and Operations Division. As a people leader, you will coach and mentor direct reports, ensuring performance and development plans are in place, and demonstrate visible safety leadership through active participation in safety audits and inspections. Applications close Thursday 5 February at 11:45pm Community Recovery and Resilience Officer The Community Recovery and Resilience Officer (CRRO) initiative is part of the Community Health and Wellbeing package (the Package) which has been included within the Category C exceptional circumstances funding. It will support long-term recovery and resilience of disaster affected communities following the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low, 29 January – 28 February 2025. In this fixed term role, you will lead the development of clear, evidence-based assessments to understand community vulnerabilities and recovery needs. You will work with the community to develop recovery and resilience plans, deliver engagement activities, and ensure diverse voices are heard. Collaborating across Council, you will help target programs and resources to support social, environmental, infrastructure and economic recovery. You will also support individuals, community groups, businesses and service providers to build skills and capacity, promote available funding opportunities, and share recovery and resilience ideas from across Queensland and beyond. Applications close Tuesday 10 February at 11:45pm Community Recovery Rebuild Support Officer The Community Recovery Rebuild Support Officer initiative is part of the Community Health and Wellbeing package (the Package) which has been included within the Category C exceptional circumstances funding. It will support long-term recovery and resilience of disaster affected communities following the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low, 29 January – 28 February 2025. In this fixed term role, you will work directly with communities affected by disaster events to deliver recovery activities that support people’s social and emotional wellbeing. You will provide tailored case management for disaster impacted individuals and families, helping them understand their options, access relevant funding and support services, and navigate the process of repairing or restoring their homes to safe and habitable conditions. You will work closely with teams across Council to coordinate human-social, environmental, infrastructure and economic recovery activities, ensuring resources are used effectively and recovery actions stay on track. Building strong relationships with local and district stakeholders will be central to your work, enabling you to support ongoing recovery, strengthen community connections and help build household preparedness and resilience for future disasters. Applications close Tuesday 10 February at 11:45pm Team Leader - Administration and Projects Join our Capital Delivery team in a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of Council’s capital portfolio. In this position, you’ll provide high level administration, contract management and project coordination with minimal supervision, ensuring strong alignment to project objectives and consistent application of Council’s project management framework. You will lead task planning, guide project officers, and maintain robust project records while delivering key operational functions such as reporting, scheduling, procurement and stakeholder coordination. This role also provides direct administrative support to the General Manager Capital Delivery, contributing to policy, governance and operational decision making. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy enabling effective project delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close Tuesday 10 February at 11:45pm Team Leader Wastewater Distribution Join our Wastewater Distribution and Reticulation team and play a vital role in keeping Townsville’s wastewater network running safely and reliably. This position leads the delivery of capital and planned operational sewerage works, ensuring our community and environment are protected through efficient wastewater collection. You’ll supervise day-to-day operations, support a skilled team, and provide hands-on technical guidance across maintenance, repairs and compliance activities. With our 24/7 service environment, you’ll coordinate rosters, manage resources, and act as the senior point of escalation during reactive works. The role includes overseeing contractor works, project managing upgrades, and ensuring all activities meet safety, environmental, legislative and quality standards. You’ll investigate network issues, develop rectification plans, support continuous improvement, and help drive future strategies for Water and Wastewater. If you’re an experienced leader who can stay calm under pressure, balance priorities, and keep crews safe while delivering high quality results, we want you on our team. Applications close Sunday 15 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 |
| 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'. |
