Employment Opportunities

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Maintenance you will keep the momentum going across a broad portfolio managing teams across water and wastewater including water treatment plants, sewerage treatments plants and reticulation systems, building and maintenance, property and potentially parks and gardens. READ MORE

Public Open Space plays an important role in the community by providing places for exercise, quiet reflection, children’s play and organised sport. As the Townsville community grows and changes, greater attention needs to be placed on the coordination around planning and design of Councils open space and irrigation solutions. In this role you will lead a team of 8 to create meaningful places, renew and upgrade existing ones with the aim of enticing and attracting people to visit these and meeting both the current and future needs of the community. READ MORE

Project managing external design consultants - your knowledge of municipal engineering design practices, delivery techniques and project management experience will assist with the delivery of Council’s asset management program. Council has a large design program and whilst some projects are designed ‘in-house’ there are a wide range of upcoming jobs across civil, marine, transportation, stormwater management and public health infrastructure to be delivered. Your focus will be to ensure that projects are on track, on budget and fit for their intended purpose. READ MORE

South Burnett Regional Council requires two Works Engineers to assist the General Manager Infrastructure and Works Manager in managing Council’s Works and Drainage Department. It is expected that the engagement would commence in July 2021 for a period of three months with an option for extending the term for an additional three month period. Engagement is anticipated to be 40 hours per week with a maximum of 80 hours in any fortnight. READ MORE

The purpose of the position of Communications - Media Officer is to promote Council, its policies and initiatives. This is a maternity relief position, six days per fortnight starting this month with an expected period of engagement of 10 months. READ MORE

Are you a Deputy Curator or Collections Manager ready to ‘Step-Up’? Become the Curator of the Oldest Botanic Gardens in Queensland READ MORE

This position leads asset management and provides asset management services by developing, implementing and reviewing asset management policy, processes, strategies, plans and programs and provides guidance and advice for asset life cycle management that support the Council’s Vision and Mission. READ MORE

An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced HR professional to join a small but close knit and dynamic team to provide generalist HR support and guidance to the business and have immediate impact which will truly make a difference. READ MORE

Work on several upcoming events that need food and event licences issued. You will also play an integral role in the Cooktown Expo 2021 from an EHO perspective for Council. READ MORE