Expressions of Interest

The Role 

Council is seeking to appoint qualified and experienced plant operator/labourers on an ongoing casual basis to join its Urban Operations team.  Candidates will have demonstrated plant operation and labouring experience with a strong commitment to safety practices and will contribute as an effective and positive team member. Your depot is based in Yeppoon however, travel across the Livingstone region will be required as part of the role.

If you share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team!

As a Plant Operator/Labourer at Council, you will be undertaking a wide range of plant operation and labouring tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Council’s infrastructure assets in accordance with recognised standards.

To be considered for this position candidates must meet the mandatory position requirements outlined in the Position Description.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Ability to legally operate a Skid Steer Loader and Excavator; 
• Hold or have the ability to successfully obtain ‘Load and Unload Plant’ competency; 
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
• Possess and maintain a current “MR” class motor vehicle licence.

Benefits

• Hourly rate $43.76 (QLGIA (Stream B) Level 5, including casual loading and site allowance); 
• Work casually and maximise time with family; 
• Contribute to the community you live in; 
• Career opportunities; 
• Supportive team environment; and 
• Generous Superannuation. 

To apply for this position, please email a completed Job Application Form(PDF, 779KB), along with a copy of your current resume and any qualifications/ tickets and licences to employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au.

You will not receive any updates if there are no suitable vacancies. Council will keep your expression of interest on file and active until 31 December 2026. After this date, you will be required to re-submit your expression of interest to continue to be considered in future casual positions at Council.

Job Application Form(PDF, 779KB)

The Role

Livingstone Shire Council is recruiting experienced casual Gardeners. Gardeners work in small crews and report to a Team Leader, and travel and work throughout the Livingstone region in our parks, gardens, reserves, and road reserves.  Your passion and creativity will enhance the regions streetscapes and beautify our parks for use by our residents and visitors to the region.

Candidates who have worked in a garden environment at resorts, caravan parks, motels and local government are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their experience, skills and knowledge in general gardening. If you have formal qualifications in horticulture that’s a bonus! Candidates must have a positive safety mindset and be situationally aware of surroundings. It doesn’t matter what job you are doing; safety is not negotiable.

Gardeners operate large ride on mowers, whippers snippers, chain saws, blowers and other plant and equipment. You will have experience performing general maintenance/labouring tasks which includes spraying irrigation, mulching, planting shrubs and trees, including the application of pesticides to treat plant disease, weed and pest control within the scope of training and product knowledge.

Pre-employment Screening

Preferred candidates will be required to participate in and complete a successful Functional Capacity Evaluation and be willing to be immunised against Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, it is mandatory that you have:

• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Operator’s Licence (AC/DC chemical licence).
• Work in Proximity to Traffic - Awareness Part 1 and Part 2.
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card).

Successful candidates appointed as a Gardener who do not hold the above requirements will be required to attend and participate in training.

To apply for this position, please email a completed Job Application Form(PDF, 2MB), along with a copy of your current resume and any qualifications/ tickets and licences to employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au.

Expressions of Interest will remain open, and applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted. 

Job Application Form

The Role

If you are an experienced Customer Support Officer and wish to be considered for future casual administration work at Livingstone Shire Council, we welcome your expression of interest!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Council has established a pool of Casual Customer Support Officers who provide casual customer support assistance to Council in various locations when the need arise.

To be considered for a Casual Customer Support Officer position at Council, please submit a resume and covering letter (maximum of 2 pages in length) which addresses the three below points:

1. Experience as first point of contact from customers including:
   • Working in a busy call centre environment;
   • Delivery of face to face counter service; and / or
   • Ability to follow processes and procedures.
2. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. Demonstrated experience in accurately recording, receiving, receipting, processing, storing and retrieving any correspondence.

Apply via:
Email: employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au
Mail: PO Box 2292, YEPPOON QLD 4703

The Human Resources team may contact you to discuss any opportunities that match your qualifications and experience.

You will not receive any updates if there are no suitable vacancies. Council will keep your expression of interest on file and active until 31 December 2026. After this date, you will be required to re-submit your expression of interest to continue to be considered in future casual positions at Council. Please ensure that you apply for any specific position that is advertised on Council’s website that you are interested in being considered for.

The Opportunity

Council is looking for experienced cleaners on a casual basis for shifts Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. You will join a dedicated Facilities team who take pride in their community and the work they do, keeping offices, buildings and public amenities clean and presentable for use by employees, members of the community and visitors. Our casual cleaners must be available to support facilities operations and be able to work during periods of high workload, community events, and fill in for employees who are on leave.

The Role

Council is looking for Cleaners who demonstrate a teamwork mindset and think safety with all tasks. Being an effective team member is critical for this role, because working together achieves goals, efficiency, consistency and quality of work.  Whilst you are part of a team, you must be able to work independently and at various locations within the Livingstone region as directed.

Candidates are required be able to perform manual tasks safely and effectively due to the physical demands of the role. Responsibilities includes the safe operation of high pressure cleaners, extendable equipment, vacuum cleaners and safely use chemicals. You must be able to work on your feet for extended periods of time, and capable to lift, carry and move equipment and materials.

This position is responsible for carrying out a broad range of cleaning duties and no two days are the same. Cleaning public amenities may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is an IMPORTANT job and includes but not limited to, sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays, taps, sinks, door knobs, drinking fountains, windows, and cleaning various elements of vandalism including special cleans and sanitising resulting from acts of vandalism, as well as cobwebbing and mildew control. 

If you are customer centric, reliable, and value attention to detail, and are well-presented, apply today! 

Weekend Shifts

Amenities Run: 6.00am – 10.00am
Lagoon 6.00am - 11.00am
Lagoon 12pm – 4.00pm

Workday Shifts

Amenities Run: 5.00am to 2.00pm
Lagoon/buildings/offices: 6.00am – 3.00pm

Please read the position description, because the PD will provide you with a greater understanding of the duties of a Cleaner at Council.

Pre-Employment Screening

Candidates must be willing to participate and successfully complete a functional capacity evaluation and be immunised against Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience from working in a similar position and the ability to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness of public amenities;
• Must possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.
• Communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and strongly focused and committed to the provision of quality customer service to colleagues, employees and members of the public;
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends;
• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace; and
• Successfully complete a Functional Capacity Evaluation.

To apply for this position, please email a completed Job Application Form(PDF, 729KB), along with a copy of your current resume and any licences to employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au.

Expressions of Interest will remain open, and applications will be shortlisted as they are submitted. 

Job Application Form (PDF, 729KB)

The Role

If you are an experienced administration officer and wish to be considered for future casual administration work at Livingstone Shire Council, we welcome your expression of interest!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Council has established a pool of Casual Administration Officers who provide casual administrative assistance to the various Business Units in Council when the need arises.

To be considered for a Casual Administration position at Council, please submit a resume and covering letter via email or mail, outlining your experience and interest in the position.

Email: employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au

Mail: PO Box 2292, YEPPOON QLD 4703

The Human Resources team may contact you to discuss any opportunities that match your qualifications and experience.

You will not receive any updates if there are no suitable vacancies. Council will keep your expression of interest on file and active until 31 December 2026. After this date, you will be required to re-submit your expression of interest to continue to be considered in future casual positions at Council.

Please ensure that you apply for any specific position that is advertised on Council’s website that you are interested in being considered for.