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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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| We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice to join our Mechanical Maintenance Team, who are eager to guide you through your exciting journey of completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining). As an Apprentice Fitter & Turner, you’ll be working as part of a professional mechanical maintenance team, assisting with the repair, servicing, installation and maintenance of Council's water and wastewater assets. Every day is different as you gain experience in workshop and field environments while developing the technical skills needed to become a qualified Fitter & Turner. Applications close Sunday 28 June 11:30pm As a customer service officer, you’ll play a vital role in creating positive experiences for our residents, ratepayers and visitors, connecting our community with essential Council services. You will provide professional and friendly support across our reception, phone and customer service channels. Whether you are helping someone lodge a request, process a payment, or find the right department, your focus on professionalism and care will make a real difference in the community. Applications close Sunday 28 June at 11:30pm As a Payroll Officer, you will assist in the maintenance and processing of Cairns Regional Council’s payroll system. Your role will ensure the accurate and timely payment of staff, while providing exceptional service to employees and addressing payroll-related inquiries. Applications close Sunday 5 July at 11:30pm This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to some of the Cairns region's most significant celebrations and commemorations while developing your event management, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination skills in a supportive team environment. As the Events Officer, you will support the day-to-day effectiveness of Council's events function and contribute to creating meaningful opportunities for residents, visitors, community groups, and stakeholders to connect and engage. You will assist in coordinating event logistics, managing supplier information, supporting sponsorship and stakeholder relationships, facilitating permits and approvals, and helping evaluate event outcomes to continuously improve community participation and impact. Applications close Sunday 5 July at 11:30pm Horticulturalist (Trade Qualified) We are seeking a qualified and hands-on horticulture professional with a strong background in nursery operations and tropical plant species. You will bring practical experience in plant propagation, pest and disease management, and maintaining high-quality plant stock, alongside a solid understanding of WHS and environmental practices. A Certificate III in Horticulture (or similar) and relevant certifications are essential. You will be physically fit and comfortable working in a tropical outdoor environment, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key, as you will supervise staff and work closely with volunteers, community groups, and internal stakeholders. A proactive, “can do” attitude and commitment to quality customer service will ensure success in this role. Applications close Sunday 5 July 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. |
| Douglas Shire Council is seeking multiple Business Support Officers across a number of units in Council. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
Applications Close Friday 26 June at 5:00pm Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Labourer Civil Works. 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 10 July at 5:00pm |
| Isaac Regional Council is seeking expressions of interests for motivated Plant Operators to join our Infrastructure Services teams and help deliver essential services across the Isaac Region (Clermont, Moranbah, Nebo, Dysart, Middlemount, Glenden or St Lawrence). As a Plant Operator, you’ll be at the heart of Council operations; supporting the coordination, delivery, and maintenance of critical services. You’ll operate and maintain a range of vehicles, plant, and equipment, contributing directly to the safe and efficient delivery of infrastructure projects across the region. Your efforts will directly contribute to improving local roads, infrastructure, and services that residents rely on every day. This is an open advertisement – no close date. Applications will be kept for up to 6 months. The People and Capability team will reach out to you directly should your application progress. Isaac Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest for motivated Labourers to join either our Infrastructure and Roads team or our Parks and Recreation team and help deliver essential services across the Isaac Region (Clermont, Moranbah, Nebo, Dysart, Middlemount, Glenden, St Lawrence). As a Labourer (Infrastructure and Roads), you’ll be part of a practice, hardworking team undertaking essential construction and maintenance works. Your efforts will directly contribute to improving local roads, infrastructure, and services that residents rely on every day. This is an open advertisement – no close date. Applications will be kept for up to 6 months. The People and Capability team will reach out to you directly should your application progress. |
| Manager Infrastructure Operations Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the full time, contract (5 years) position of Manager Infrastructure Operations in our Infrastructure Operations team. This position will lead and manage a team of professional, technical and operational staff providing a wide range of operational and maintenance services across the region relating to transport and drainage related assets. To effectively fulfill the requirements of this role the incumbent will need to be able to develop and maintain systems and processes that support the efficient delivery of maintenance services to the community’s civil assets, prepare and manage the annual operations and maintenance budget for the Branch, oversee the management and performance of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD) Road Maintenance Performance Contract, on behalf of Council, develop strategic plans for the operations and maintenance of the transport and drainage assets in alignment with asset management plans for the transport and drainage asset classes, assist in the development and implementation of an asset management strategy in accordance with the approved strategic asset management plan in collaboration with the Groups’ management team, manage customer requests that are a result of the Branch’s operations, and participate as an effective member of the broader Council’s management team, representing the Group at both internal and external interactions with various forums and stakeholders. Applications close Monday 29 June at 5.00pm Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Senior Planner. The successful applicant will ensure Council’s objectives are achieved in a development assessment context, contribute to the leadership and performance of the Development Assessment Team and ensure the deliver of exceptional service to internal and external customers. Applications close Monday 6 July at 5pm Procurement and Stores Officer Lockyer Valley Regional Council is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to fill the Procurement and Stores Officer position within our Procurement Team. This position assesses plumbing and drainage applications and plumbing and drainage work in accordance with the relevant legislation. Applications close Monday 6 July at 5pm. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to fill the Team Leader (Construction) position within our Construction Team. This position provides effective and efficient operation of Council’s internal store and to provide procurement support ensuring value for money is provided by improved processes and identifying strategic opportunities in line with Council’s policies and procedures, Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012. Applications close Monday 6 July at 5pm. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Payroll Officer. The successful applicant will assist in the provision of payroll services and contribute to the accurate and timely processing of payroll, effective communication of payroll services and quality customer services to our internal and external customers. Applications close Monday 13 July at 5pm. Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Tourism Officer. The successful applicant will assist in delivery best practice visitor services across the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Information Centre including, but not limited to public enquiries, presentation and stock maintenance, bookings, data entry, management of digital platforms and supervision of volunteers. Applications close Monday 13 July at 5pm. |
| 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: |
| Administration Officer (Maternity Replacement) Located within our Infrastructure Services Department, the Administration Officer provides quality administrative services to staff and attends promptly to customer requests. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities and effectively implement departmental processes and systems. This is a temporary, full-time position for a period of maternity leave*. Applications close Tuesday 30 June Casual Customer Service Officer Our Customer Service Officers are responsible for undertaking a range of administrative and customer service functions to meet the expectations of Council and the needs of our customers and community. Located at our Rankin Street office in Mareeba, the Casual Customer Service Officer will promote a customer-first focus by providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers and assisting with a range of queries either face-to-face, in a busy call centre or online via email. This is a casual position and as such, the hours of work will be on an 'as required' basis. The Welder/Fabricator supports the day-to-day operations of the Water Reticulation team. This role performs a variety of fabrication, welding, maintenance and repair tasks across Council assets and may work closely with other Council teams and contractors. The role also provides support for after-hours works and participates in an on-call roster as required. The role involves physically demanding work to be undertaken in a hot and humid climate on a daily basis. The Welder/Fabricator must ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks. This includes a requirement to maintain their weight at or below the Safe Working Load (SWL) limit for the seat of the machinery and equipment the position is required to operate. Applications close Thursday 9 July |
| McKinlay Shire Council are looking for dedicated and reliable individuals or couples to undertake duties associated with town beautification, parks and gardens maintenance, and depot caretaking across the townships of McKinlay and Kynuna. Closing Date: Applications Assessed on Submission McKinlay Shire Council is seeking two (2) passionate and qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our new Early Learning Centre,which will be opening soon. This full-time role involves working with children, families, and a supportive team to deliver high-quality early education. Closing Date: Applications Assessed on Submission McKinlay Shire Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Works Manager to lead the delivery of maintenance and capital works across the Shire. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising civil works programs, including roads, parks, and infrastructure projects. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage resources, and lead a high-performing team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Applications close Friday 3 JulyMcKinlay Shire Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Governance Officer to support the organisation’s corporate governance framework. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies, and best practice governance standards. You will assist with Council meetings, records management, policy development, and support transparent and effective decision-making across the organisation. This position is offered as an initial 12-month contract, with a strong intention to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate, providing an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within Council. Applications close Friday 3 July |
| 2026 University Student Opportunities 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! Senior Technical Officer - Waste Planning and Compliance Shape sustainable communities with City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Technical Officer, leading waste planning, compliance and strategic data insights. Applications Close Sunday 28 June University Student | Sport & Recreation Programs Kick start your career in Sport & Recreation with real program delivery experience and stakeholder engagement in a community setting. Applications close Wednesday 1 July Legal Counsel opportunities | multiple roles Multiple roles available in our growing in house legal services team. Provide quality legal advice to our diverse areas of council. Applications close Wednesday 1 July Support the successful delivery of capital works programs within the building and facilities space. Applications close Wednesday 1 July Lead a vibrant gallery at City of Moreton Bay, delivering engaging exhibitions, inspiring programs and strong community connections. Applications close Wednesday 1 July Play a vital role within our Emergency Management and Public Safety team, helping to enhance safety outcomes across our communities. Applications close Wednesday 1 July Hospitality & Events Assistant Support dynamic events Morayfield Sports & Event Centre - handle food service, barista duties and help create seamless guest experiences. Applications close Thursday 2 July Be responsible for updating and reviewing property and rating related data to facilitate the timely and accurate issue of rates notices to property owners in the City of Moreton Bay. Applications close Sunday 5 July Contracts and Compliance Officer Provide specialist contract and tender management services across Corporate Security to ensure consistent, compliant and value‑for‑money outcomes for Council Applications close Monday 6 July Technical Officer - Asset Management Provide technical support in the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Council’s asset management practices. Applications close Wednesday 8 July Specialist Infrastructure Planner Lead complex, place‑based infrastructure planning, policy, and project prioritisation for high‑change precincts by defining coordinated infrastructure responses that support growth, sequencing, and delivery outcomes. Applications close Wednesday 8 July |
| 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. |
| Fitzroy River Water is looking for a motivated Treatment Plant Operator who’s excited to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality water and sewerage services to our community. You’ll bring strong technical know-how, a safety-first mindset and the confidence to operate and fine-tune treatment processes that keep our systems performing at their best. If you enjoy variety, solving problems on the go and working both independently and within a supportive team, then this is the role for you. Applications close Monday 6 July Construction/Plumber/Drainer - Team Leader Fitzroy River Water is looking for a practical, hands-on Team Leader to help deliver essential water and wastewater projects across the Rockhampton region. If you have experience in plumbing, drainage, pipelaying or civil construction and enjoy leading a crew to get the job done safely and well - we’d like to hear from you. A trade qualification is desirable, but not essential. Applications close Monday 6 July As an IT Projects Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Council’s digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with project managers, business analysts and stakeholders, you’ll assist across the full project lifecycle, from planning and coordination through to testing, training and implementation, ensuring successful outcomes and smooth transition into business operations. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight As an Electrician within Council’s Facilities team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of a diverse range of Council assets across the Rockhampton Region. Working as part of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll carry out a wide range of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and fault-finding activities. From day-to-day maintenance and breakdown repairs through to contributing to project works, you’ll apply your technical expertise across a variety of environments. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight In this role, you’ll operate various plant equipment, assist with road building labouring duties as needed, and perform pre-start checks while maintaining a strong commitment to safety. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight This position takes you across the region on a variety of projects, tackling diverse labouring tasks that support the construction and maintenance of essential water and sewerage services for Fitzroy River Water. From pipe laying and concreting to mowing, machinery operation and using a range of tools, you’ll be right in the action - helping deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities running. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight The Local Laws Unit prides itself on its proactive approach to community engagement, enforcement and education, which encourages compliance and understanding of Local Laws within our community. 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. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight Workplace Investigation Officer In this role, you’ll lead and support investigations into a wide range of employee and public complaints. You’ll analyse information, uncover facts, and deliver clear, balanced findings that help ensure fair and accountable outcomes across Council. Applications close Monday 13 July at midnight |
| As a permanent full-time Plant Operator (Skid Steer) you will perform safe and efficient Skid Steer operations within the road construction and maintenance area of Somerset Regional Council. To be successful in the role you will have:
Applications close Friday 26 June at 5:00pm Plant Operator (Grader Operator) As a permanent full-time Plant Operator (Grader) you will perform safe and efficient Grader operations within the road construction and maintenance area of Somerset Regional Council. To be successful in the role you will have:
Applications close Friday 26 June at 5:00pm Cadetship Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Looking for a way to gain real-world experience while completing your qualification? A cadetship offers the perfect opportunity to kick-start your ICT career in Local Government. As a cadet, you’ll work full-time in a professional environment while studying towards a formal qualification. During your cadetship you will develop practical skills, gain industry experience, and learn from experienced ICT professionals—all while earning an income. Applications close Thursday 9 July at 5:00pm Team Somerset is seeking a Labourer (Casual) to join their versatile construction crew. As a Labourer, you will work in a small team where you will be required to perform a broad range of physical tasks in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. Applications close Thursday 9 July at 5:00pm |
| The Payroll Officer delivers accurate and compliant payroll services, applying strong knowledge of payroll legislation, industrial instruments and systems to resolve complex transactions and maintain payroll integrity. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, manages competing priorities, and supports business continuity by undertaking Payroll Advisor duties as required (higher duties applicable). Applications close Sunday 28 June The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council's truck and plant (primarily Water Truck) for road construction and maintenance projects and for providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region. Applications close Wednesday 1 June The Plumbing Inspector is responsible for the management and assessment of plumbing and drainage work applications across the region, undertaking inspections, assessments, and enforcement in accordance with relevant legislation. The Plumbing Inspector provides high quality, professional and accurate advice and services to industry, the Tablelands community and Council. Applications close Wednesday 1 June This position is primarily responsible for providing high level strategic and development planning advice, leading the planning team to ensure effective processing and assessment of development applications for Tablelands Regional Council (TRC). The position is required to support the General Manager Placemaking to ensure strategic projects, and the development application process include sound consideration of economic development opportunities and meet legislative requirements. Applications close Wednesday 8 July Coordinator Construction & Contracts The Coordinator Construction & Contracts is responsible for providing project management and delivery of road and bridge construction, renewal and maintenance activities on Tablelands Regional Council’s (TRC) sealed and unsealed road network, including the coordination of capital and maintenance contract works. The Coordinator Construction & Contracts is to work in close consultation with the Coordinator Maintenance to ensure effective and efficient delivery of TRC roads maintenance, renewal and project activities. Applications close Wednesday 8 July The System Analyst is responsible for ensuring TRC’s systems are designed and configured to enable the effective and efficient delivery of TRC services in accordance with business need, industry trends and a strategy to deliver TRC systems and knowledge assets as cloud-based services. Applications close Wednesday 8 July The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Council's truck and plant (primarily skid steer & backhoe) for road construction and maintenance projects, and for providing a high standard of operational and maintenance labouring skills throughout the Tablelands Region. Applications close Wednesday 8 July |
| Citylibraries - Senior Learning and Information Services Officer Provide leadership and specialist support in delivering inclusive, community-focused learning and information services at Citylibraries. As the Senior Learning and Information Services Officer, you will mentor staff, foster a collaborative team environment and drive the delivery of high-quality, innovative programs across library branches and community settings. This role plays a key part in planning and delivering library services such as book clubs, community programs and information services, while ensuring strong customer outcomes through responsive, informed support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a senior role and make a meaningful impact within Council and the community. Applications close Monday 29 June Rockhampton City Child Care Centre are seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team in delivering high quality, flexible, and responsive care for children in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Applications close Monday 29 June Administration Officer (Fixed Term) The Planning and Regulatory Services Support Services team are looking for an Administration Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for providing quality administrative support including first point of contact for customers, drafting and preparation of correspondence as well as maintaining Pathway workflows with a high level of accuracy. Applications close Monday 29 June The Planning and Regulatory Services Support Services team are looking for an Administration Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for providing quality administrative support including first point of contact for customers, drafting and preparation of correspondence, receipting, data entry, creating and maintaining work instructions as well as maintaining Pathway workflows and modules such as dog registration with a high level of accuracy. Applications close Monday 29 June As a Development Engineer, you will contribute to shaping our region by providing high quality development assessment services across a wide range of projects. You’ll assess Reconfiguration of Lots, Material Change of Use and Operational Works applications, applying your civil engineering expertise to ensure proposed infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, transport, roads, pathways and stormwater systems, meets statutory requirements and aligns with sound engineering principles. Applications close Monday 29 June We are looking for experienced and capable project professionals to join our Capital Delivery team and play a key role in delivering important infrastructure programs and projects for the community. In this role, you will provide planning, coordination and project control support across the full project lifecycle, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. You will also support the consistent application of Council’s project management framework, business processes and governance requirements. Working across a range of capital projects, you will manage risks, change and opportunities, prepare reports for Council and other governance bodies, and help keep residents, businesses, Councillors and government stakeholders informed throughout project delivery. You will also provide technical advice and leadership to project managers across the division, promoting collaboration, strong project practices and consistent delivery standards that support Council’s long-term infrastructure goals. Applications close Tuesday 30 June at 11:45pm Labourer - Civil (Line Marking and Road Signage) Council is looking for practical, hard‑working people to join our outdoor crews within the line marking and road signage team. Tasks also include maintaining safety fencing and bus stop maintenance. This is hands‑on work where no two days are the same. You’ll be carrying out general labouring duties as part of a crew, helping with day‑to‑day work on roads, drainage and concreting (experience in these areas is highly regarded). You’ll rotate through different tasks, back up your workmates when needed, follow instructions from the Crew or Team Leader, and make sure jobs are done safely and properly. We’re after people who turn up on time, get stuck in, and take pride in their work. You’ll be working out in the community, so a respectful, down‑to‑earth approach when dealing with the public is important. Some after‑hours and weekend work will be required to get maintenance done, and you’ll use a phone or tablet to log basic job info. These roles offer steady council work, training, and real opportunities to move up into higher duties, specialist roles or leadership positions over time. If you enjoy outdoor work, teamwork, and want a job with stability and room to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Applications close Tuesday 30 June at 11:45pm Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator This is a secondment opportunity to assist in the operation and maintenance of council’s wastewater treatment plants including monitoring, recording and reporting on all facets of treatment plant operations. It will ensure the continuous operation of the plant and to achieve a level of treatment in accordance with the requirement of Environmental Protection Act and the conditions set out in the Environmental Licenses of the different wastewater treatment plants. Applications close Tuesday 30 June at 11:45pm Step into a role where you can genuinely shape the future of your community. We’re looking for an experienced Project Director to lead a small, versatile team delivering key council projects and programs of work from start to finish. You’ll take ownership of the full project lifecycle, from initiation through planning, delivery and completion, while working closely with internal stakeholders to keep everything on track and aligned to Council priorities. In this role, you’ll also act as Superintendent or Principal’s Representative when needed, manage approvals and funding requirements, and ensure projects are delivered to a high professional standard using best practice frameworks. Applications close Wednesday 1 July 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 Thursday 2 July at 11:45pm Scheduler - Parks and Open Space Management As a Scheduler with Council, you’ll help keep our maintenance teams organised and working across, all aspects of Arboricultural maintenance or any tree related issue. You’ll schedule work accordingly, making sure crews have the right people, equipment and information to get the job done safely and on time. You’ll also keep work planned and help prioritise urgent requests as they come in. You’ll work closely with supervisors and other teams, support safe work practices, and help improve how we plan and deliver maintenance. This role is all about staying organised, working with people, and making sure services run smoothly for the community. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close Thursday 2 July at 11:45pm Team Manager Creative Communities Townsville City Council is seeking an experienced and contemporary leader to guide the evolution of our Creative Communities portfolio, encompassing galleries, performing arts, events, and venue management. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for modernising services, uplifting capability, and strengthening governance and systems across a diverse and high-profile portfolio. You will lead a period of organisational change, ensuring services operate with contemporary local government standards while delivering strong community outcomes. Applications close Sunday 5 July at 11:45pm Development Compliance Officer Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while undertaking development compliance investigations within the Planning and Development Team. Investigate building, pool safety, and planning compliance, including adherence to approved development conditions, in accordance with Council policies, industry standards, and relevant legislation. Applications close Sunday 5 July at 11:45pm Drive the design, configuration, and ongoing support of Council’s business systems. Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver system improvements, and implement practical solutions aligned to business needs. Contribute technical expertise across configuration, data migration, system security, and change management while supporting day-to-day operations and escalated issues. Applications close Sunday 5 July at 11:45pm Reticulation Maintenance Worker Townsville City Council is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective water services to the community, while protecting this vital resource for future generations. You will support the Water Team by coordinating site access, permits and safety requirements, ensuring water operations and maintenance activities are delivered safely and efficiently. Playing a key part in major planned and reactive maintenance, you'll help minimise downtime, reduce costs and ensure the ongoing performance of critical water assets. Working within Bulk Water Treatment, you’ll focus on flushing reticulation mains, monitoring water quality through chlorine residual testing, and responding to water quality issues across the network. Applications close Tuesday 7 July 2026 @ 11:45pm We are a small design team working with Traffic, Geotechnical and Civil Engineers in the Civil team. The Civil team is part of a team of technical experts specialising in Civil, Stormwater, Open Space and Asset Management. We deliver essential infrastructure for the community and play a key role in shaping Townsville’s future. As a Designer Civil, you’ll be hands-on in the design of civil projects, particularly roadworks and stormwater drainage, contributing to the planning, construction and ongoing maintenance of vital infrastructure. Applications close Wednesday 8 July at 11:45pm Wastewater Maintenance Worker (Labourer) Looking for a hands-on role working outdoors and making a real impact on essential services? We are looking for a Wastewater Maintenance Worker to join our team, helping maintain and repair the wastewater network to keep it running safely and reliably. This is a practical, physical role where you will work as part of a crew supporting day-to-day maintenance and emergency works within our Water section. Applications close Wednesday 8 July at 11:45pm Looking for a hands-on role leading a small crew and making a real impact on essential services? We are looking for a Wastewater Ganger to join our team, working across the wastewater network to keep it running safely, reliably and efficiently. This is a practical leadership role where you will be on the tools while supervising a crew and coordinating day-to-day works. We’re open to candidates looking to step up into a leadership role. Applications close Wednesday 8 July at 11:45pm Environmental Field Worker (Yellow Crazy Ants) Join an exciting and extremely important hands-on program making a real difference in protecting our environment in Townsville as part of the Yellow Crazy Ant Management Program. In this dynamic, field-based role, you’ll work alongside a small, tight-knit team of Environmental Field Worker led by an experienced Crew Leader, tackling invasive ant infestations across a wide range of terrains, from farmland and remote mountain areas to residential properties, roadsides, parklands, and industrial sites. Your day-to-day will include conducting surveys, monitoring and treating infestations, accurately identifying Yellow Crazy Ants, and applying your knowledge of their life cycle and spread to help stop them in their tracks. You’ll get to use a variety of equipment such as backpack blowers, GPS units, radios, traps, and microscopes, while also contributing to reporting and data collection using modern tech like tablets and MS Office. If you enjoy outdoor work, practical tasks, and being part of a program with real environmental impact, this is your chance to be on the front line. Applications close Thursday 9 July at 11:45pm Join our Fleet Services team as an Excavator Operator and play a key role in delivering essential road construction and maintenance works across the region. This role suits an experienced operator who takes pride in their work and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes in a team environment. You will operate excavators and other plant to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently, while planning your work and carrying out pre-start and pre-work checks to ensure equipment is operating effectively. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining plant condition through routine inspections, minor maintenance, and timely reporting of any faults or breakdowns. Working as part of a team, you’ll contribute to a strong safety culture, participate in toolbox discussions, and assist with general site and labouring duties as required. A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service is essential to success in this role. Applications close Thursday 9 July at 11:45pm Crew Leader (Yellow Crazy Ants) Step up as a Crew Leader, where you’ll be out in the field leading a hands‑on team working to protect Townsville from invasive Yellow Crazy Ants. You’ll supervise and support a crew of Ecology Technicians, making sure the work gets done safely, on time, and to a high standard. Your day‑to‑day will include running ant surveys, monitoring, and treatment across all kinds of terrain which includes bushland, farmland, steep country, residential yards, roadsides, parks, and industrial areas. You’ll work with locals to access their properties, fill out job sheets and reports, and keep track of the crew’s progress. You’ll coach your team, help build their skills, and give practical advice to keep the job moving. Confidence working with gear like backpack blowers, GPS units, radios, ant traps, seed spreaders, and tablets is important. If you’re a strong communicator, enjoy leading a team, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty while helping protect our local environment, this could be the role for you. Applications close Sunday 12 July at 11:45pm Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic We are looking for a qualified Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic (HCV) to keep Council’s fleet to a high-quality standard — from light commercials and passenger vehicles through to heavy trucks. This position will be responsible for carrying out diagnostics, scheduled servicing, and general repairs. The duties will include mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and keeping workshop tools and equipment in good working order. The role also involves basic administration duties including completing job cards, time sheets, incident logs, refrigerant handling records, and other compliance paperwork. As we take pride in training the future tradespeople in the industry, mentoring and training apprentices is as expectation of the position. We expect the successful candidate to be reliable, safety conscious, and committed to providing solid customer service in a busy workshop environment. This position also has the option to enter an On-Call roster which will be responsible for after-hours breakdowns and emergencies for 1 week at a time on a 4 -5 week cycle. Applications close Sunday 12 July at 11:45pm The Parks and Open Space Team provides delivery of maintenance activities related to Townsville's existing public infrastructure within parks, open spaces, including cemeteries. These areas provide a range of services including recreational and cultural activities for both residents and visitors across the Townsville Region. This role will work at Riverway Stadium and Precinct and will complete a range of assigned maintenance and functional activities which includes mowing, laying turf, planting, whipper snipping, gardening, weeding, mulching, hedging, poisoning, tree trimming and basic irrigation. You’ll need to be physically fit to perform the variety of work and be able to work in the outdoors in a hot environment. A variety of training is provided and there are ample opportunities to progress into other roles within the team. Applications close Sunday 12 July 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'. |
