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Alternatively forward your resume, covering letter and application cover sheet demonstrating your previous relevant work experience via email or post to: Human Resources, Central Highlands Regional Council PO Box 21, EMERALD QLD 4720
Central Highlands Regional Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a smoke-free work environment.
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Position
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Closing Date
Work Type: Fixed Term until December 2021
Location: Emerald
Department: Customer and Commercial Services
Award: Stream A Level 5 – 6: $82,898.60 – $94,168.76 + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Property and Leasing Officer on a fixed term basis to provide support in all aspects of planning, managing and facilitating council’s property portfolio.
As a Property and Leasing Officer, you will utilise your legislative knowledge to interpret, and advise on a wide range of property matters from lease agreements, disposals and acquisitions, through to native title and Aboriginal and Cultural heritage matters.
To be successful, you will need to build effective and positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including being able to confidently consult, negotiate and present to internal and external stakeholders within our community. You will also require a working knowledge of local government legislation, regulations and procedures.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Property Services team who are responsible for providing exceptional customer service, then we would like to hear from you.
Duties include:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description to ensure you meet the mandatory requirements.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants that meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For further information please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 626 within business hours.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 26 April 2021
9am Monday 26 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Plant Operator / Labourer – Springsure
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Springsure
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Remuneration: Award Stream B, Level 3: $58,425.77 plus Superannuation
Looking for work life balance whilst utilising your civil works experience?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking multiple Plant Operator / Labourers to join the team located in Springsure. As a member of council’s Infrastructure and Utilities team, this position is responsible for performing a range of labouring duties and small plant operation tasks, to assist in the completion and maintenance of road and town facilities.
In these exciting roles, you will be a valued member of a well-established team and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Having the following licences/tickets are not essential, but would be beneficial:
Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 12 noon, Friday 23 April 2021
12 noon, Friday 23 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Work Type: Casual
Location: Blackwater
Department: Communities
Award & Level: Stream A, Level 1.6 = $33.18 per hour + Superannuation
Council is currently recruiting for a casual Library Officer in Blackwater. We are looking for a customer service champion who excels at delivering excellent service. This is a varied role and include library operations, administration, marketing, facilities monitoring, events in the community, programs and services.
Library Officers are responsible for providing efficient and effective public library services in alignment with the Library’s Strategy and Action Plan.
This casual position typically works 1 day per week with additional ADHOC hours for leave coverage as required. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for flexibility and variety in their workplace.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits include:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Please download and review the position description.
To apply for this position:
Applications who meet the mandatory requirements listed on the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 12 Noon, Friday 23 April 2021
12 Noon, Friday 23 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald, Central Queensland
Term: Permanent Full Time Position
Award: QLGIA Stream A
Salary: $126,859 – $137,887 + superannuation
How would you like to be part of a Project Management Office who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the water and wastewater capital works programs to achieve council’s strategic asset management plans.
Your expertise and ability to consult on utilities-based capital projects will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Project Management Office who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we’d like to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19 April 2021
9am Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald, Central Queensland
Term: Permanent Full Time Position
Award: QLGIA Stream A
Salary: $126,859 – $137,887 + superannuation
How would you like to be part of a Project Management Office who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the transport infrastructure capital works programs to achieve council’s strategic asset management plans.
Your expertise and ability to consult on transport infrastructure-based capital projects will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Project Management Office who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we’d like to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19 April 2021
9am Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald, Central Queensland
Term: Permanent Full Time Position
Award: QLGIA Stream A
Salary: $126,859 – $137,887 + superannuation
How would you like to be part of a Project Management Office who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a project management administration guru to establish and implement standardised project management systems to ensure the successful oversight and delivery of council’s programs.
Your expertise and ability to consult on best practice project management practices will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Project Management Office who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we’d like to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19 April 2021
9am Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald, Central Queensland
Term: Permanent Full Time Position
Award: QLGIA Stream A
Salary: $126,859 – $137,887 + superannuation
How would you like to be part of a Project Management Office who are dedicated on delivering programs of work that support one of Queensland’s largest council territories?
Central Highlands Regional Council is committed on delivering value to its community. As a result, we are looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the facilities capital works programs to achieve council’s strategic asset management plans.
Your expertise and ability to consult on facilities-based capital projects will be highly regarded. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Project Management Office who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we’d like to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. Benefits include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 687 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19 April 2021
9am Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Work Type: Permanent Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Remuneration: Award Stream B, Level 5: $30.48 p/hr plus superannuation
Looking for a 1 week on, 1 week off job share opportunity based in Emerald?
At Central Highlands Regional Council we are invested in supporting our employees and as a result we have an exciting permanent part time job share opportunity available, working 1 week on, 1 week off. We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator / Street Sweeper to join their team based in Emerald. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Councils public spaces in the region.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Having the following licences/tickets are not essential, but would be beneficial:
Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 12 noon Monday 19 April 2021
12 noon Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Duaringa
Department: Communities
Award: Stream B, Level 3-4 : $58,425.77 – $59,246.13 plus 9.5% Super
Are you looking for an opportunity to work outdoors as part of a dynamic team?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced and reliable Plant Operator to join their Parks and Gardens team in Duaringa.
In this busy role, your daily activities will include:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 12noon Monday 19 April 2021.
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Work Type: Temporary Full Time – 3 months
Location: Springsure
Department: Communities
Award: Stream B, Level 3-4 : $58,425.77 – $59,246.13 plus 9.5% Super
Are you looking for an opportunity to work outdoors as part of a dynamic team?
Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking an experienced and reliable Plant Operator to join their Parks and Gardens team in Springsure. This is a 3 month opportunity with the possibility of extension.
In this busy role, your daily activities will include:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 12noon Monday 19 April 2021.
12noon Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald
Term: Full Time
Salary: $70,029.96 – $81,272.99 + superannuation (Stream A Level 3-4)
Are you interested in utilising your customer service and advisory skills in a new career path?
Have you thought about a career in Recruitment? It’s a role where no two days are the same, which can be exciting and challenging all at the same time. If you enjoy managing multiple projects simultaneously, providing advisory support to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders whilst also juggling people and process based tasks – then this might be the right opportunity for you to consider!
Central Highlands Regional Council is focused on continuous improvement and investing in its people. As a result, we are looking for a passionate and committed team player who is interested in redefining their current skill set and developing their knowledge and expertise in a new direction.
To be considered for this Recruitment Officer position, you’ll need to possess:
We will support you to further develop your skills in this pivotal role within our recruitment team. You will join a team who are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent for the Central Highlands community.
If you are interested in becoming a member of a People and Culture team that is responsible for driving positive change, then we’d like to hear from you.
Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.
Benefits Include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19 April 2021
9am Monday 19 April 2021
Position
Award/Salary
Closing Date
Location: Emerald, Central Queensland
Work Type: Full Time
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently looking for a highly experienced Construction Supervisor to join the Infrastructure team. This role involves the physical delivery and day to day management of capital works on council’s rural and urban road, drainage, footpath and cycle way networks.
If you are an experienced construction supervisor looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be sent a video assessment to complete.
Please note our recruitment process includes the following pre-employment checks:
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications Close: 9am Monday 19th April 2021
9am Monday 19th April 2021
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