Employment Opportunities

Accelerate your career in HR and be an intrinsic member of this fast paced, supportive and adaptive People and Culture team. Partner with your client groups to build employee capability, embed organisational culture, team connection, and provide guidance, support, and expertise on HR but more particularly on workplace relations matters. The Central Highlands is a vibrant region with a diverse economy. Considered a gateway to the outback, the region’s central business area, Emerald, is a three-hour drive from Rockhampton on the coast and approximately 900 kilometres from Brisbane. Employing over 400 staff, Council administers more than $1.1 billion in assets READ MORE

Do you consider yourself as empathetic, a perfectionist, a great communicator and have a great 'aye' for detail? Drive the overall HR performance of an island community from a Brisbane based office with an opportunity to travel to this stunning location from time to time. Well aye aye captain and look no further, this HR and Payroll Coordinator adventure is calling your name! You will be based in our Newstead office working remotely as an HR & Payroll Coordinator dedicated to one of Peaks valued clients. Reporting to the Manager-Corporate and Finance you will be responsible for the overall Human Resource duties and the various Payroll functions providing support to the senior management and staff of our client. This is a 12 month contract with the view of extending that much further based on performance and business requirements. READ MORE

Rarely do opportunities arise to work in and experience life in such a unique environment. If you love getting off the beaten track and having the chance to see a part of the world that few have visited, then this adventure will need you to get your fishing rod and outdoor gear ready! Today, Laynha services some 30 homeland communities with a population of approximately 1100 Yolngu residents across the region, and approximately 300 regular visitors. It is a member-based association of the Yolngu, with no statutory or other powers. As an Operations Manager you will report directly to the General Manager Health and Operations. The primary objective of the role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the unit and provide technical support and maintenance relating to all works for Homelands housing and infrastructure. other executive managers within the portfolio. READ MORE

The Scenic Rim region is a thriving rural paradise set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks. Home to a population of more than 40,000 the region covers 4,254sq km and is located an hour south of Brisbane and an hour inland from the Gold Coast. As an Executive Assistant you will be tasked to manage and coordinate the daily functions of the office of the General Manager as well as senior executive diaries, including coordination of meetings with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver customer-focused services in a demanding and fast-paced environment. You will also assist with the preparation and monthly review of budget activities for the office of the General Manager and other executive managers within the portfolio. READ MORE

Within this ever-changing world there could not be a better time to secure a role in regional Queensland and to enjoy the fresh air and yet only be an hour from a capital city. We are seeking a full time qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) for our Kindergarten program at Lockyer Valley Regional Council! We are looking for an applicant that can develop a cooperative relationship with all members of staff to ensure a smoothly operating centre and a consistently caring, secure and active environment that is responsible for all children at all times. This is a great opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting in a family friendly community with much to offer. If you are just starting your career or further down the education path, do not hesitate to talk to us about this wonderful opportunity in a great team environment. READ MORE

Townsville City Council recognises the condition and quality of public spaces is a highly valued liveability attribute for the Townsville community. Reporting to the Team Manager Open Spaces, you will be able to make the role your own and actively take the reins of something that will continue to underpin the way Council strives to manage it’s 200,000 trees and the required maintenance work, with a number of these recognised as ‘significant’. Whilst there is no physical component to the role you will have oversight of this area and supervise some of the work going on and pass on your knowledge to trainees. Council is open to candidates either working in Local Government as an Arborist or alternatively someone working as a Contractor who is keen to focus on the technical aspects of arboriculture without having the physical aspects often associated. READ MORE

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to the organisation’s broader success through corporate planning and budgetary processes. Having the opportunity to say ‘yes’ more than ‘no’ to initiatives that are put forward is unique. Importantly, Council is open to a Finance Manager ready to take the next step in their career and to have additional responsibility and remuneration A new financial system has provided improved reporting capabilities for managers and supervisors. Synergysoft financials went live 18 months ago with Rates, and other modules implemented, and final modules loaded 12 months ago. Council is in a sound financial position and by restructuring its debt additional funds have been freed up to invest in the Shire’s infrastructure. READ MORE

Townsville City Council is focussed on ‘placemaking’ across the community to inspire people and to collectively reimagine and reinvent public spaces. Strengthening the connection between people and the places they share; Council has a collaborative process in place to shape the public realm to maximize shared value. If you are a motivated individual looking for a new challenge and have a passion to inspire others to value design excellence, PLACE making and liveability then this is an opportunity not to be missed. Renowned for your leadership skills and as an enthusiastic advocate around the creation and enhancement of public open spaces you will have extensive knowledge of public space landscape architecture and/or urban development/planning and understand what is required to enhance communities. READ MORE

Council is seeking an energetic leader who is prepared to deeply involve themselves in the community of Barcoo and work closely with elected members to drive their strategic vision. They will lead the organisation into a sustainable future while maintaining a focus on continually improving council services and increasing economic opportunity. The successful candidate will have strong fiscal management, commercial acumen, and governance ability, ideally gained in local government or similar setting. READ MORE

Work closely with council to drive growth initiatives and major projects in a region with multiple opportunities as a result of being the “heart of the outback”, Longreach Regional Council is seeking a leader who has gained deep experience in a Local Government or similar with the ability to foster relationships between Council and the communities to deliver on the key initiatives. READ MORE

The Strategic Procurement Coordinator will devise efficient and compliant procurement processes and develop and manage Council’s procurement and contract management strategies, in addition to the delivery of cost-effective procurement solutions, business outcomes, best practice and commercial opportunities. READ MORE