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Several Job Opportunities

Banana Shire Council currently have several job opportunities available. In addition to conditions that are the envy of the private sector, they offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Unbeatable work/life balance
  • Generous education and professional development support


Team Leader Community Development

As the Team Leader Community Development, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering community development initiatives that improve quality of life, wellbeing and social capital across diverse communities. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, develop evidence-based strategies, and provide high-level insights that inform Council’s social policy, planning, and advocacy. Your leadership will ensure social needs, equity, and justice are central to Council’s community development portfolio.

Applications close Sunday 12 October 11:30pm 

Labourer – Parks

As a Labourer - Parks, you will be part of a hardworking team responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of public parks, gardens, landscaped areas, and roadside verges. Your work will directly contribute to the beautification and usability of our community's shared outdoor spaces. This hands-on role involves a mix of gardening, landscaping, mowing, snipping, tree maintenance, and light machinery operation. You will be expected to work safely, productively, and with care for the environment, ensuring all tasks meet a high standard of quality and service.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Labourer – Parks (3 Positions Available)

As a Labourer - Parks, you will play a key role in the upkeep and improvement of landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges. Your day-to-day tasks will include gardening, mowing, snipping, tree maintenance, and operating small plant machinery and vehicles. You will work to a scheduled program, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Your commitment to working in an environmentally sensitive way will help preserve the natural beauty of our community’s green spaces, while your focus on productivity and quality ensures these areas remain welcoming and safe for all visitors. Additionally, you will interact with the public and other Council staff, providing excellent customer service and helping to resolve any issues that arise.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Labourer – Landscape Services

As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will undertake a variety of hands-on tasks, including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and driving duties. You will work to scheduled maintenance programs and help ensure that our public spaces are safe, tidy, and beautifully maintained, all while working in a sustainable, environmentally conscious way.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Administration Officer

As the Administration Officer, you will provide cohesive, skilled, broadly based administration support to Council as to enable its operational staff to deliver a high standard of service to internal and external customers. In particular, you will provide administrative support for the Regulatory Parking unit within Council.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Labourer – Landscape Services (2 Positions Available)  

As a Labourer - Landscape Services, you will perform a variety of essential tasks including gardening, mowing, tree maintenance, and operating small plant and vehicles. You will work to scheduled programs to establish, upgrade, and maintain landscaped gardens, lawns, public parks, open spaces, and roadside verges, all while working in an environmentally sensitive way.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Planning Officer 

As a Planning Officer (Level 3–5), you will play a key role in assessing and managing a diverse range of development applications, ensuring high-quality, technically sound outcomes in accordance with legislative timeframes. Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to shaping the future of our region - balancing policy, community needs, and innovation. As a Senior Planning Officer (Level 6), in addition to your development assessment duties, you will mentor and guide other team members, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in continuous process and business improvement across the unit. You will also represent Council in legal matters and strategic forums.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Program & Events Manager 

As the Program & Events Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative live music programs and strategic initiatives across the Tanks Arts Centre Precinct. This includes curating a diverse mix of performances, corporate hires, workshops, community celebrations, monthly markets, and private functions that balance artistic excellence, commercial sustainability, and community engagement.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

Project Manager 

As a Project Manager, your primary focus will be to lead and manage a portfolio of projects from the Capital Works Program within the Lifestyle and Community directorate. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and pre-construction through to delivery and project finalisation.

Applications close Sunday 19 October at 11:30pm

IT Business Consultant

As an IT Business Consultant, you will act as a strategic link between IT and Council’s business units, identifying opportunities, driving digital transformation, and ensuring that technology investments deliver real, measurable outcomes for the organisation and the community.

Applications close Sunday 26 October at 11:30pm

Charters Towers Regional Council currently has a range of job opportunities available across various departments. Located in the heart of North Queensland, Charters Towers offers a unique blend of rich heritage, vibrant community spirit, and modern regional living.

Working with Council means being part of a team that values innovation, community service, and professional growth. Whether you're looking to advance your career in finance, trades, administration, or community services, there’s a role for you here. Join the team and enjoy the benefits of regional life, with short commutes, affordable housing, a relaxed lifestyle, and a strong sense of community, in a region where “community comes first”, and the people truly make the difference.

Planning Officer

The role of Planning Officer will play a key function in driving the success and achievement of Council by providing high quality customer service and planning and development advice for matters relating to development assessment, strategic planning and compliance.

Chief Financial Officer

As Counci's CFO, you will provide strong, decisive leadership, guidance and support to the Finance, Procurement, and Rating teams to ensure Council has a professional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) portfolio. You will provide a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to all functional areas of Council, ensuring appropriate financial corporate policies, guidelines and procedures are in place and maintained. You will also provide direction and advice on all matters relating to the ongoing financial sustainability of Council.

Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025. 


Pool and Gym Attendant 

This position is Improve and maintain the quality of life, health and wellbeing of Croydon Shire residents by providing quality sport and recreation activities. Establish a positive working relationship with other sports and recreation organisations, clubs and schools within the region. Maintain and supervise the Croydon Swimming Pool to a high standard and promote its use in a safe and appropriate manner to all members of the community. Maintain and supervise the Croydon Gymnasium to a high standard and promote its use in a safe and appropriate manner to all approved gym members.

Qualified Mechanic

You’ll play a key role in delivering a safe, cost-effective, and efficient mechanical service—ensuring the ongoing operation of Council’s fixed and mobile plant, vehicles, and equipment. This hands-on position includes workshop-based duties as well as field servicing across Council sites.

Handyman Labourer

Croydon Shire Council is seeking a reliable and hands-on Handyman / Labourer to support the delivery of Council’s works program. This full-time role involves general maintenance, carpentry, repairs, and labouring duties across Council buildings and facilities.

Records Administration Officer

Croydon Shire Council is seeking a well-organised and proactive Records Administration Officer to manage Council’s records and information systems, while delivering high-level customer service and administrative support. This is a key frontline role involving reception duties, document management, and community services through the Queensland Government Agent Program (QGAP).

Administration Reception Officer

Croydon Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional Administration Reception Officer to support the smooth day-to-day operations of Council’s administration team, while providing high-quality customer service to the Croydon community. If you are organised, community-minded, and enjoy working in a varied administrative role—we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close Tuesday 7 October at 5:00pm


Pool Lifeguard 

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Pool Lifeguard who will be a key member of the Tourist Parks and Aquatics team, ensuring strict adherence to safety and policies and procedures.

Applications close Friday 10 October at 5:00pm

Labourer - Water Reticulation 

The Labourer Water Reticulation will work collaboratively within the Water Reticulation team to maintain all aspects of the water reticulation/property services within the Shire.

Applications close Friday 10 October at 5:00pm

Event Officer (Maximum Term up to March 2027)

Council is seeking an Event Officer with demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the events industry to coordinate Council’s event management processes and act as the key liaison point with external event organisers.

Primary Objectives: 

  • To coordinate the successful delivery of various community and civic events.
  • To implement and advise Council’s Event Funding Programs and Resource and Performance Agreements.
  • To provide a high level of customer service, guidance, and information to external event organisers and to Council’s internal stakeholders.

Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm

Labourer Public and Natural Areas - Port Douglas

Would you like to help to maintain and enhance the public spaces and natural areas within the Douglas Shire region?

Douglas Shire Council are seeking a Labourer to join our Public and Natural Areas team.

Primary Objectives of the Position: 

  • To effectively and efficiently undertake a wide variety of landscape, horticultural and land management activities as directed by the relevant Ganger.
  • To undertake precinct maintenance inspections reporting on all noteworthy aspects.
  • The daily cleaning and maintenance of amenities within the Public Space areas
  • To work in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner.
  • To be a good team player.

Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm

Labourer Civil Works - Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire Council is seeking an energetic and motivated Labourer to join our Civil Works Team.

The successful applicant will effectively and efficiently undertake a wide variety of maintenance and civil works activities as directed by the Ganger.

Primary Objectives are to: 

  • To be a good team player.
  • Work in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner.
  • Assist the team in effective and efficient delivery of capital works projects.
  • Work across all areas within Civil Works.

Applications close Friday 17 October at 5:00pm


Water and Wastewater Process Engineer

Reporting to the Manager Operations and Maintenance, the Water and Wastewater Process Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering guidance and advice to improve process efficiency, safety, reliability, continuity and legislative compliance of Water and Wastewater assets within Isaac Regional Council.

Applications close Tuesday 14 October at 5:00pm


Rates Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Rates Officer within our Financial Operations Team.

This position will support the Coordinator Financial Operations and to be responsible for the rates function within the Financial Operations team. This position shall ensure the timely issue of rates levies, collection of outstanding rates assessments and the ongoing maintenance of the property database.

Applications close Monday 13 October

Plumbing Inspector

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Plumbing Inspector within our Building and Plumbing Team.

This position will assess plumbing and drainage applications and plumbing and drainage work in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Applications close Monday 13 October

Business Systems Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Business Systems Officer within our ICT Service Delivery Team.

This position will effectively contribute to the development, maintenance and support of Council’s Enterprise Business Systems through the provision of specialist advice, analysis and support services within Council in a professional, efficient and confidential manner ensuring the development and maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, application vendors and other key stakeholders.

Applications close Monday 13 October

Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) - Multiple Positions

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) within our infrastructure Operations Team.

This position will preform a board range of physical tasks requiring developed industry skills, under general supervision by the immediate supervisor.

Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm 

Operator/Labourer (Infrastructure Operations)

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Operator/Labourer (Infrastructure Operations) within our Infrastructure Operations Team.

This position will primarily perform a range of plant operation driving and labouring duties, in a responsible, safe and efficient manner, ensuring good road construction and gravel road maintenance practices are achieved.

Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm 

Plant Operator (Infrastructure Operations)

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Plant Operator (Infrastructure Operations) within our infrastructure Operations Team.

This position is to primarily perform a range of plan operation, driving and labouring duties, in a responsible, safe and efficient manner whilst ensuring good road construction and gravel road maintenance practices are achieved. Where suitable experienced and licenced to do so.

Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm. 

Development Compliance Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Labourer Development Compliance Officer within our Building and Plumbing Team.

This position will investigate and action breaches in legislation and local laws related to town planning matter to ensure development in the region is consistent with Council’s Planning Scheme, Design standards, policies, Local Laws and other statutory requirements.

Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm. 

Local Laws Officer

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking applications from dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the position of Local Laws Officer within our Community Wellbeing Team.

This position will provide efficient and effective local law and environment compliance services in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Local Laws and Council policies.

Applications close Monday 20 October at 5pm


Several Job Opportunities

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:

Careers – Maranoa Regional Council


Environmental and Regulatory Services Team Leader
McKinlay Shire Council is seeking to employ an experienced environmental and regulatory services team leader to manage Building Assets, Environmental Compliance, Regulatory and Planning Services within the Shire.

Childcare Educator Trainee
McKinlay Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Full-Time Trainee will assist in the day-to-day organisation of the Julia Creek Early Learning Centre to ensure high standards of care, education, safety and well-being of children, staff, families and visitors to the Centre while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Education and Care.

Experienced Grader Operator
McKinlay Shire Council is seeking to employ two (2) experienced Grader Operator to undertake a range of civil construction and maintenance tasks within the Shire.

Corporate Services Team Leader

McKinlay Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Services Team Leader to join our team in Julia Creek.

Applications close Friday 10 October


Cultural Heritage Planning Officer

Lead the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that identify, protect and conserve the Aboriginal cultural heritage and historic heritage of the region, including the management of cultural heritage sites.

Applications close Tuesday 7 October

2026 Graduate Program |Engineering and Planning

Are you a recent (or soon to be) uni graduate in civil engineering or planning... ready to launch your career in 2026? Check out this opportunity with Australia's newest City!

Applications close Wednesday 8 October

Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer

Drive strategic planning and policy initiatives across community services, development, sport, and recreation.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October

Senior Coastal Planning Officer 

You will provide specialist technical input and coordination to support Council’s coastal infrastructure, canals and foreshore management programs.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October

Principal Strategic Planner 

Supporting in the Planning Scheme Team, this position provides specialist planning expertise and leads the delivery of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects and services to meet the needs of the community within the City of Moreton Bay.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October

University Student | Technical Operations 

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated university student to work in our Technical Operations team, working 3 to 5 days/week whilst completing your studies.

Applications close Sunday 12 October

Community Development Coordinator

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver community development programs that strengthen inclusion, resilience, and connection across our City!

Applications close Sunday 12 October

Chief Legal Counsel 

Exciting opportunity to establish a high-performing, modern legal services function in one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing Councils.

Applications close Monday 13 October

ICT Infrastructure and Security Manager

We’re seeking a dynamic ICT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join our ICT Operations leadership team. This role is central to shaping the future of Council’s technology environment, ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs. You’ll lead a team of specialists across infrastructure, cloud, network, and cyber security, driving performance and continuous improvement.

Applications close Tuesday 14 October


Senior Asset Officer – Open Space and Irrigation

This position plays a key role in optimising various asset management systems and will:

  • Capture and maintain the asset information accurately and perform day to day asset information management tasks that support asset financial management, operations, maintenance, condition assessment, risk assessment and asset investment planning functions of the Division.
  • Participate in the asset management continuous improvement program by monitoring and analysing the asset information from various sources and assist asset engineers with timely asset information for informed decision making.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October at 11:45pm

Senior Asset Inspector

Responsibilities of the role will include supervising the entire construction process in accordance with development approvals and ensure that the contributed assets result in value and are fit for purpose for Council. This position provides technical advice and recommendations to developers and community members on matters relating to Council’s standards and codes as well as addressing issues of non-compliance. The position also works in a broader multi-discipline planning section where collaboration and teamwork are essential. The position requires good communication skills and negotiation with a variety of stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for the City.

Applications close Wednesday 8 October at 11:45pm

Planning Services Officer

An ideal Planning Services Officer will have solid knowledge of the Planning Act 2016, related legislation, the Townsville City Plan, and the Queensland Development Code. They will demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems.

Engineer Water and Wastewater

This role will plan and design water and wastewater infrastructure projects through delivery of water and wastewater capital and operational projects for Townsville City Council.

Applications close Tuesday 14 October at 11:45pm

Senior Wastewater Engineer

This role will be a part of the Water and Wastewater Team and will lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of wastewater services across council’s networks and treatment facilities. You’ll oversee operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership to support operations, maintenance, and asset management activities. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll help shape sustainable and resilient water infrastructure for the community.

Applications close Thursday 16 October at 11:45pm


Several Job Opportunities 

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'.

                  

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