Job Vacancies
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Coordinator Development Assessment (2750)
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Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career—where leadership meets legacy?
We’re looking for an accomplished and capable leader to head our Development Assessment Team in delivering fast, responsive, and legally compliant statutory planning services. As Coordinator Development Assessment, you’ll play a key role in guiding complex planning assessments, aligning operations with strategic goals, and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.
Your role will be to foster a high-performing, forward-thinking team culture that’s legally robust, community-focused, and aligned with Council’s values and regulatory obligations.
If you're ready to bring your planning expertise, legal acumen, and leadership energy to a dynamic team—we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of our region!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead from the front by overseeing complex planning assessments and ensuring consistent, high-quality decision-making.
- Champion innovation in processes and systems to enhance our service delivery.
- Develop talent by coaching and building capability within the Development Assessment team.
- Navigate complexity—from regulatory frameworks to community expectations—with professionalism and clarity.
- Collaborate strategically across the organisation to ensure policy alignment and proactive planning responses.
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 4 August 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Carpenter (2987)
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Are you a skilled carpenter looking for more than just a job? Are you looking to work locally, for work life balance and being home every night with your family? At Livingstone Shire Council we offer this opportunity, and you get to use your trade to make a meaningful impact in your community—while enjoying the work-life balance you deserve.
Council is recruiting for a permanent full time Carpenter who will perform a variety of carpentry tasks, including construction, maintenance, and repairs of Council assets and no two days will be the same. You 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.
As a valued member of our Facilities Management team, you will manage your time effectively to complete tasks within scheduled timeframes, will achieve targets through effective planning, setting priorities, and organising work to meet expectations and deliver high-quality customer service. Team members contribute to maintaining and enhancing public infrastructure that supports the daily lives of residents and visitors to the Capricorn region —from community buildings to public spaces.
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!
- Closing Date
- Applications close midnight on Monday, 4 August 2025 (AEST).
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Team Leader Urban Operations (3010)
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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!
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 4 August 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Procurement and Contracts Officer (3686)
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Are you someone who thrives on structure, loves working with detail, and enjoys helping others navigate complex processes? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our Financial Services team as a Procurement and Contracts Officer.
In this position, you will be the go-to expert for all things procurement—facilitating tenders, managing contracts, and helping teams across Council get the goods and services they need, the right way. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure our procurement practices are compliant, transparent, and delivering value for money.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate end-to-end procurement and tendering processes.
- Provide expert advice on procurement and contract management.
- Support contract negotiations and resolving supplier issues.
- Help improve systems, policies, and procedure.
- Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Administer procurement systems and staying across legislative changes.
If you’re someone who thrives on variety, and enjoys helping others, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the full position description for a greater understanding of the positions’ responsibilities and requirements.
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 28 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Coordinator Human Resources & Payroll (3690)
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Are you a seasoned HR and Payroll professional ready to hit the ground running? Our People and Culture team is seeking to appoint an experienced Coordinator Human Resources and Payroll for a 6 month contract. As the Coordinator, you will make immediate impact in a respected local government organisation and will collaborate with professionals across the organisation.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across human resources and payroll functions and work closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer and lead a dedicated team, ensuring best-practice service delivery, compliance, and employee experience.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across the organisation, supporting employees, managers, and executive leaders.
This temporary full-time role offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to contribute to local government.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide expert guidance and support to HR and Payroll staff.
- Advise Managers and General Managers on HR strategy, compliance, and workforce matters.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, performance, and payroll processes.
- Lead grievance resolution and workplace investigations with professionalism and empathy.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, and Council agreements.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR and payroll systems, policies, and procedures.
What You’ll Bring:
- Extensive experience in HR and payroll coordination, ideally in a complex or government setting.
- High-level interpersonal and leadership skills with a compassionate approach.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations, and payroll systems.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 21 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Customer Support Officer (2127)
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We’re on the lookout for a Customer Service Officer who’s not just good with people, but great. Someone who can juggle a queue, a ringing phone, and a tricky enquiry, all while keeping their cool and their smile. If you’ve got a knack for making people feel heard, helped, and happy, we want to hear from you.
This role is all about connection. You’ll be the friendly face (and voice) of our Council, helping a wide range of customers with everything from everyday questions to the occasional curveball. You’ll need to be resilient, resourceful, and ready to roll with whatever the day throws at you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Welcoming customers and helping them navigate their requests with sincerity and efficiency.
- Handling cash and transactions with precision, you know your way around a till and a spreadsheet.
- Keeping records tidy, mail moving, and systems balanced at the end of the day.
- Working with a team that’s supportive, switched-on, and always up for a laugh (and a coffee).
- Staying calm and professional when things get busy, because you’ve got this.
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 21 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Support Services Officer (2729)
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Are you an organised, proactive, and customer-focused professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Council is seeking a Support Services Officer to join our dynamic Support Services team within the Communities portfolio.
This temporary full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to local government while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide high-level administrative support to multi-disciplinary teams.
- Prepare agendas, minutes, correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain office systems and specialised modules of Council’s corporate software.
- Be the first point of contact for internal and external customer enquiries, delivering exceptional service.
- Uphold Council’s Values and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management, planning and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 21 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Labourer (2398)
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Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Labourer to join our Rural 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!
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.
- Closing Date
- Applications close Monday, 21 July 2025 at midnight (AEST).
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Expression of Interest - Casual Plant Operator/ Labourer
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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.
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Job Application Form - Plant Operator/ Labourer (Casual) - 3728
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Expressions of Interest - Casual Gardeners
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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.
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Expression of Interest - Labourers (casual)
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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 Construction and Maintenance business unit of Council on an as needs basis.
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Expression of Interest - Casual Customer Support Officers
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- 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!
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Expression of Interest - Weekend Amenities Cleaner
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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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Expression of Interest - Casual Administration Officers
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- 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!