PREVIEWS NEWSLETTER

June 2026

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES

Are you looking for exceptional talent? Here is just a small selection of great candidates available now.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Skills & Abilities

• Governance, compliance and regulatory support
• Stakeholder engagement and community consultation
• Project coordination, reporting and case management
• Research, investigations and operational administration

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years’ Queensland Government experience
• Background across State and Federal Government Departments and Organisations
• Extensive experience working with Indigenous organisations, Local Government and remote communities

DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE

Skills & Abilities

• Capital works delivery, infrastructure planning and asset management
• Contract administration, procurement and project governance
• Roads, transport, buildings and community infrastructure projects
• Strategic leadership, financial management and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• PMP-certified Project Manager with Civil Engineering and Construction Management qualifications
• Extensive Local Government leadership experience across Infrastructure, Assets and Operations
• Background delivering multimillion-dollar capital works, transport, water and community infrastructure projects

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Commercial operations, leasing and revenue optimisation
• Multi-site leadership, workforce management and performance improvement
• Governance, compliance, auditing and risk management
• Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and business growth

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years’ leadership experience across diverse industry sectors
• Extensive experience managing large portfolios, budgets and geographically dispersed teams
• Background implementing governance frameworks, audit programs and commercial improvement initiatives

EXECUTIVE MANAGER | ENGINEERING, INFRASTRUCTURE, WATER & ASSET MANAGEMENT

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic asset management and infrastructure planning
• Executive leadership, organisational transformation and governance
• Capital works, program delivery and financial management
• Stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance and operational leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD-qualified Civil Engineer and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
• Extensive executive leadership across Local Government, utilities and water authorities in Australia and New Zealand
• Proven experience managing multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios, infrastructure programs and high-performing operational teams

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Skills & Abilities

• Development assessment and operational works approvals
• Civil design, roads, stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure
• Engineering standards, compliance and stakeholder engagement
• Project management, cost estimating and construction inspections

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor and Master of Civil Engineering qualified
• Extensive Local Government experience across regional and metropolitan areas
• 20+ years’ experience across development engineering, civil design and infrastructure delivery

WHS MANAGER | SAFETY, RISK & COMPLIANCE

Skills & Abilities

• WHS governance, compliance and safety systems
• Risk management, investigations and injury management
• Auditing, ISO compliance and continuous improvement
• Training, stakeholder engagement and team leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• 18+ years’ experience across Local Government, utilities, manufacturing and agriculture
• Extensive WHS leadership in large and complex environments
• Bachelor of Environmental Science, Advanced Diploma WHS and ICAM Investigator qualified

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Skills & Abilities

• Executive support to CEOs, Boards and Mayors
• Governance, board coordination and compliance
• Agenda preparation, minute taking and stakeholder engagement
• Communications, reporting and executive administration

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience across Aboriginal Corporations, Local Government and higher education
• Proven background supporting CEOs, Boards, Councillors and senior executives
• Experienced in governance, executive administration, ORIC compliance and stakeholder management

LOCAL LAWS | COMMUNITY SAFETY

Skills & Abilities

• Local laws, compliance and regulatory investigations
• Animal management, fire prevention and community safety
• Team leadership, policy development and stakeholder engagement
• Court briefs, prosecutions and legislative compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• 19+ years' Police experience
• Extensive Local Government leadership across regulatory services, local laws and ranger operations
• Certificate IV in Investigations with extensive experience in compliance, enforcement and Aboriginal communities

PLUMBER GASFITTER

Skills & Abilities

• Plumbing, gas and drainage maintenance
• Team leadership, contractor coordination and WHS compliance
• Asset maintenance, fault finding and preventative maintenance
• Resource planning, procurement and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade-qualified Plumber and Gasfitter with 30+ years' experience
• Extensive experience across Local Government, healthcare, mining and remote operations
• Strong background in maintenance coordination, compliance and infrastructure services

ASSETS, OPERATIONS & CAPITAL WORKS

Skills & Abilities

• Infrastructure, asset management and capital works delivery
• Strategic planning, governance and financial management
• Disaster recovery, contract management and procurement
• Executive leadership and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA-qualified executive with 25+ years' leadership experience
• Extensive Local Government experience as Director Infrastructure and Manager Technical Services
• Proven background delivering infrastructure, operational and disaster recovery programs

PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR

Skills & Abilities

• Recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement
• Internal communications, events and stakeholder engagement
• HR administration, learning and development
• Marketing, social media and relationship management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor-qualified People & Culture professional
• Experience across HR, recruitment, communications and office management
• Strong background coordinating employee engagement and organisational initiatives

HOT JOBS

Is it time to consider a new career direction or are you looking for temporary or contract employment? Here are some of the hot jobs we are recruiting for now.

COORDINATOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PLANNING)

Lead a high-performing planning team within one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regional centres, overseeing development assessment functions and helping shape the future growth of the region. This senior leadership role combines people leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational management, making it ideal for an experienced planning professional who enjoys developing teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional community outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership role within a progressive Local Government
• Lead development assessment and planning services for a growing region
• Influence strategic growth, policy, and community development outcomes
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave, 19-day month, flexible work arrangements, and relocation assistance available

PAYROLL OFFICER

Join a large and supportive Local Government payroll team, helping deliver accurate and timely payroll services to a diverse workforce. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working with systems, interpreting awards and entitlements, and providing exceptional customer service while ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity within a large organisation
• 19-day month roster with regular RDOs
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks personal leave
• Strong team environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Excellent career pathway within payroll and people services

PROJECT MANAGER

Lead the delivery of building and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion, managing design, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement to achieve successful project outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced project manager who enjoys working across complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships while delivering quality, time, and budget objectives.

What’s on Offer

• Rockhampton based Temp role for 6 months
• Opportunity to manage diverse building and construction projects
• Lead consultants, contractors, and project teams from planning through delivery
• Work with a respected Queensland Government organisation
• Contract role with potential extension and strong career development opportunities

 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OFFICER

Join a high-performing team supporting the delivery of maintenance and housing services across North Queensland. This fast-paced role combines customer service, stakeholder engagement, administration, and coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and accurately.

What’s on Offer

• Townsville based Temp role for 3 months
• Opportunity to work with a respected Queensland Government organisation
• Fast-paced role with a strong focus on customer service and stakeholder engagement
• Variety across administration, coordination, and operational support functions
• Potential for contract extension and ongoing career opportunities

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO

Provide high-level executive support to a senior leadership team within a Regional Queensland Council, ensuring the smooth coordination of executive operations, governance activities, and stakeholder engagement. This diverse role combines executive administration, project support, governance, and corporate coordination, making it ideal for an organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced, confidential environment and enjoys working closely with executive leaders.

What’s on Offer

• Key role supporting executive leadership within Local Government
• Diverse responsibilities across executive support, governance, and strategic projects
• Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and community leaders
• Regional lifestyle with attractive Local Government benefits and long-term career opportunities

LOCAL LAWS COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Help protect the safety, amenity, and wellbeing of the community by enforcing Local Laws and educating the public across a diverse range of compliance matters. This varied role combines investigations, inspections, customer engagement, and regulatory enforcement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and making a positive difference in the community.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity within Local Government
• Diverse role across compliance, investigations, and community education
• Variety of field-based and office-based work with no two days the same
• Stable career with a supportive team and strong regional lifestyle benefits

SENIOR MANAGER WORKS & PARKS

Lead the delivery of one of Council’s largest operational portfolios, overseeing roads, parks, fleet, construction, maintenance, and capital works across a diverse regional network. This executive leadership role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure professional who can drive strategic planning, operational excellence, and high-performing teams while delivering critical services and long-term infrastructure outcomes for the community.

What’s on Offer

• Executive leadership role within a progressive Regional Council
• Lead major works, parks, fleet, and capital delivery programs
• Drive strategic infrastructure planning and operational performance
• Excellent career opportunity with strong regional lifestyle benefits

PLUMBER

Join a Regional Queensland Council delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services that keep the community running. This hands-on role offers a great mix of maintenance, construction, compliance, and customer service, making it ideal for a qualified plumber who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across critical infrastructure in a close-knit team.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time Local Government opportunity
• Diverse role across water, sewerage, and stormwater infrastructure
• Opportunity to mentor apprentices and broaden your technical skills
• Stable career with strong regional lifestyle benefits and professional development opportunities

COORDINATOR DESIGN & PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING

Lead the coordination of engineering design, development assessment, development engineering and asset planning activities for a Regional Queensland Council, helping deliver sustainable infrastructure outcomes across a growing region. This senior engineering role combines technical expertise, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, making it ideal for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys influencing strategic planning and delivering practical infrastructure solutions.

What’s on Offer

• Senior engineering leadership role within Local Government
• Coordinate design programs, development assessments, and asset planning initiatives
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and influence long-term infrastructure outcomes
• Permanent role with excellent career progression and regional lifestyle benefits

HAMISH

Congratulations Hamish on being awarded our Temp of the Month for June 2026!

Hamish consistently demonstrates professionalism, strategic thinking and a collaborative approach in his role as Senior Strategic Planning Officer. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his work, providing practical advice and thoughtful solutions that support positive outcomes for the organisation. His ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day priorities makes him a highly valued member of the team.

Approachable, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality work, Hamish builds strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike. His dedication, positive attitude and ongoing contribution make him a deserving recipient of this month's Temp of the Month recognition.
 

Thank you, Hamish, for doing a great job. We hope you enjoy your award and a lovely day on the reef as provided by Ocean Freedom/Ocean Free.

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