Job Vacancies

Carpenter (3467)

The Role

Livingstone Shire council is recruiting for a permanent full time skilled trade qualified Carpenter to join Council’s Facilities Management team. This role reports to the Supervisor Facilities Maintenance and involves performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including construction, maintenance, and repairs of Council assets. The successful candidate will work on minor capital building projects and maintenance activities, ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety at all times. Candidates will be required to demonstrate how their experience meets the position responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the position description.

Successful candidates will have sound knowledge of carpentry methods related to project construction and will be able to demonstrated their knowledge of current building codes and work health and safety legislation. Our carpenters play a key role in promoting safety at work, and leading by example through safe work practices, sharing safety experiences and reporting.

In this position, you will manage your time effectively and assist with planning, setting priorities, and organising work to meet expectations and deadlines and deliver high-quality customer service.

A career in local government can be rewarding, offering a combination of stability, benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community. If you are looking for a change and for a position that will challenge you but also provide fulfillment and job satisfaction, consider applying today!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Certificate III in Carpentry (Trade Certificate) and experience undertaking a range of carpentry and building construction tasks including maintenance activities on various assets and operations relation to the position.
Possess and maintain a Construction Induction (White Card).
Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Working at Heights Certificate.
Possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid Certification.

Benefits

Annual Salary - $72,408 (inclusive of site, tool and leading hand allowances)(QLGIA (Stream C) BT1);
12% superannuation—we’re invested in your future;
Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.
Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters;
Training and development opportunities; and
Strong safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

Closing Date

Applications close midnight Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Fitter and Turner (1640)

The Role

Are you a skilled Fitter and Turner ready for a fresh opportunity in a stunning coastal location?

Livingstone Shire Council is on the lookout for a trade-qualified Fitter and Turner to join our Procurement and Fleet Services team in a permanent full-time role. If you’re passionate about precision, safety, and working in a role where you can make a real difference to not only the organisation but also the community, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Supervisor Fleet, this hands-on position involves a wide range of mechanical maintenance and construction tasks, ensuring our plant, equipment, and fixed assets are operating at their best. You’ll work both independently and within a tight-knit, multi-skilled team to keep things running smoothly.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Recognised trade qualifications as a Mechanical Fitter and Turner and/or other related trade or industry skills;
A current MR drivers licence;
Proven experience in installing, repairing, maintaining, testing and fault-finding complex mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including interpreting system diagrams and technical manuals; and
Skills in welding and machining – MIG, TIG, Stick, Plasma Cutter, Oxy Acetylene, and lathe operation.

The successful candidate will have a safety-first mindset and willingness to lead by example through safe work practices and proactive reporting.

Benefits

Annual Salary - $74,821 (inclusive of site, tool and leading hand allowances)(QLGIA (Steam C) C8);
$5,000 attraction payment upon successful completion of probationary period;
12% superannuation—we’re invested in your future;
Salary packaging options—to help you make the most of your earnings.
Fortnightly RDOs—because balance matters;
Training and development opportunities; and
Strong safety culture – See. Stop. Report

Closing Date

Applications close midnight Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Team Leader Urban Operations (3010)

The Role

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Team Leader to join our Urban Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation, and contribute to the community you live in.

Reporting to the Supervisor Urban Operations, the successful candidate will lead a small multi-disciplined team and will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of construction activities associated with Council’s infrastructure assets.

We’re seeking candidates who bring a strong safety mindset to everything they do. At Council, safety is non-negotiable—regardless of your role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attentiveness, alertness, and a cautious approach to their work. You’ll be task-focused, team-oriented, and an effective communicator, committed to contributing to a safe and productive workplace.

To gain a clear understanding of the role’s responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the position description and if you share Council’s core values—Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity—we encourage you to apply today and become part of our dedicated Local Government team!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications relevant to the duties of the position and/or work experience relevant to the position;
Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits

Salary –$79,523 per annum (QLGIA (Stream B) Level 6 + Site and Leading Hand allowances);
9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;
Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;
Values driven team environment – it’s how we work;
Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

Closing Date

Applications close Monday, 8 September 2025 at midnight (AEST).

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Labourer (2998)

The Role

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Labourer to join our Urban Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation, and contribute to the community you live in.

We are looking for candidates who have a positive safety mindset and someone who can demonstrate attentiveness, alertness, cautiousness, are task focussed, and team orientated. It doesn’t matter what job you do at Council; safety is not negotiable.

The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of labouring tasks as part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Council’s infrastructure assets.

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

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:

Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and
Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits

Salary – $67,060 per annum QLGIA (Stream B) Level 3 including site allowance; plus the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real impact across Council and for the community!
9 day Fortnight; because balance matters and we value work/life balance;
Salary Packaging Options that works for you; More Benefits. Less Tax;
Health and wellbeing programs available;
Career opportunities; your future starts here; and
Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

Closing Date

Applications close Monday, 1 September 2025 at midnight (AEST).

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Expression of Interest - Casual Plant Operator/ Labourer

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 complete the Job Application Form, provide a copy of your current resume and any qualifications/ tickets and licences to employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au

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Job Application Form - Plant Operator/ Labourer (Casual) - 3728(PDF, 942KB)

Expressions of Interest - Casual Gardeners

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 with 2 years or more 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:

Two (2) years or more experience working as a Gardener/Horticulturist;
Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence; and
Construction Industry Induction (White Card).

Benefits

QLGIA (Stream B) Level 4 - $43.03 per hour including allowances;
Employer superannuation;
Training and development opportunities;
Values driven organisation; and
Positive Safety Culture - See. Stop. Report.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form, provide 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.

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Job Application Form - Gardener (Casual) - 3569(PDF, 2MB)

Expression of Interest - Casual Labourers

The Role

Are you an experienced Labourer or looking to gain experience as a Labourer? Are you looking for a position with excellent entitlements including a pay rate of $42.42 per hour (including casual loading and site allowance). Would you like to be considered for future casual work at Livingstone Shire Council?

If so, we welcome your expression of interest! Council is establishing a pool of casual Labourers who will undertake a wide range of labouring tasks within the Civil Works business unit of Council on an as needs basis.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

General Construction Induction (White Card); and
Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle drivers licence.

Benefits

$42.42 per hour (QLGIA (Stream B) Level 3 inclusive of site and casual loading); and
Friendly and supportive team environment.

To be considered for a Casual Labourer position at Council, please submit a resume and complete the Job Application Form and return via email or mail to Email: employment@livingstone.qld.gov.au Mail: PO Box 2292, YEPPOON QLD 4703.

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Job Application Kit - Casual Labourer - 3673(PDF, 625KB)

Expression of Interest - Casual Customer Support Officers

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:

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.
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience in accurately recording, receiving, receipting, processing, storing and retrieving any correspondence.

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 2025. 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.

Expression of Interest - Weekend Amenities Cleaner

The Role

Council is looking for experienced amenities cleaners to work weekend shifts. You will be engaged on a casual basis and will join a dedicated Facilities Services team who take pride in their community and the work they do, keeping public amenities clean and presentable for use by members of the community and visitors. There may be opportunities to work additional days/hours during the week to cover periods of leave.

This position is responsible for carrying out a broad range of cleaning duties and no two days are the same. Cleaning public amenities 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.

Candidates must have a safety mindset and think safety with all tasks, be customer centric, reliable, have attention to detail, be well presented and physically fit as this role requires manual lifting and the safe operation of high pressure cleaners, extendable equipment, vacuum cleaners and safely use chemicals.

Cleaners have access to a job van and the van must be maintain the in a clean and tidy condition to allow for safe transport of people, products and materials to job sites. You will have the ability to work independently and at various locations within the Livingstone region as required.

Weekend Shifts

Amenities Run: 6.00 am - 10.00 am

Lagoon: 6.00 am - 11.00 am

Lagoon: 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm

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.

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Job Application Kit - Weekend Amenities Cleaner - 2981(PDF, 2MB)

Expression of Interest - Casual Administration Officers

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.

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