PREVIEWS NEWSLETTER

August 2026

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES

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

Corporate Services Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Local Government strategic and operational planning
• Governance, procedural reviews and organisational reporting
• Leadership across human resources, ICT, records and customer service
• Executive advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in People and Culture
• Local Government Director of Corporate Services and Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer experience

Infrastructure and Engineering Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Infrastructure-program leadership
• Civil design, construction and project delivery
• Infrastructure planning and asset management
• Contractor, budget and technical-team management

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Professional Engineering, BEng (Civil)
• 15+ years Local Government and private-sector engineering
• Senior leadership experience spanning infrastructure planning, delivery and maintenance

Planning and Technical Services Leader

Skills & Abilities

• Statutory planning and development assessment
• Land-use and environmental planning
• Technical-services leadership
• Complex stakeholder, community and elected-member engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning
• 10+ years of Local Government planning and technical-services experience
• Leadership experience across teams of planners, engineers and technical specialists

Plumber, Drainer and Gasfitter

Skills & Abilities

• Council water and sewer infrastructure maintenance
• Water and wastewater treatment plant servicing
• Plumbing, drainage and gasfitting in remote communities
• Backhoe, excavator and skid-steer operation

Qualifications & Experience

• Cert III in Plumbing, Drainage and Gasfitting
• Poly Welding Certificate – Electrofusion
• Local Government experience as a Plumber, Drainer, Plant Operator and Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Project Administrator

Skills & Abilities

• Project coordination and administrative support
• Document control, reporting and compliance records
• Mobilisation, onboarding and logistics coordination
• Procurement and stakeholder liaison

Qualifications & Experience

• Master Management in Digital Service
• 10+ years across construction, engineering and project operations
• Project-lifecycle support within fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments

Senior Development Engineer

Skills & Abilities

• Complex engineering development assessment
• Roads, drainage and municipal infrastructure
• Civil design review and construction inspection
• Technical reporting and stakeholder coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng (Major in Civil) Honours IIB
• +15 years across Local Government and engineering consulting
• Extensive experience assessing development applications and operational works

Accountant

Skills & Abilities

• Council budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing oversight
• General ledger postings, reconciliations, tax compliance and payment processing
• Finance-team supervision and transactional accounting

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting
• Local Government experience across accountant, management accountant and finance management positions
• Regional and remote Council finance and corporate services experience

Water and Wastewater Operations Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Water and wastewater treatment operations
• Treatment-plant commissioning, optimisation and troubleshooting
• Regulatory compliance and water-quality management
• Engineering design, tenders, contracts and capital works

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
• 10+ years across Local Government, construction and utilities
• Extensive water, wastewater, recycled-water and reticulation experience

Environmental Health and Compliance Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Environmental and public-health compliance
• Local-laws enforcement and regulatory investigations
• Environmental monitoring
• Waste management and health promotion

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Science in Environmental Health
• 20+ years of Local Government environmental and public-health experience
• Management capability across policy development, prosecutions, training and emergency response

Senior Human Resources Advisor

Skills & Abilities

• Employee relations advice, investigations and case management
• Interpretation of Local Government legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Recruitment, workforce planning and performance management
• Human resources policies, audits, reporting and systems implementation

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Business Administration
• BAcc
• Local Government experience as a Senior Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Manager and Human Resources and Payroll Officer

Finance Officer

Skills & Abilities

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconciliations and financial-record management
• Budget monitoring and procurement support

Qualifications & Experience

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconciliations and financial-record management
• Budget monitoring and procurement support

Local Laws and Regulatory Officer

Skills & Abilities

• Local-laws compliance and enforcement
• Animal-management investigations and inspections
• Evidence gathering and preparation of prosecution briefs
• Conflict resolution and frontline community engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
• 20+ years across Local Government and State Government enforcement roles
• Extensive experience applying legislation, managing incidents and maintaining public safety

Community Services and Projects Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Community-services program management
• Case management and client advocacy
• Team leadership, mentoring and staff support
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma of Community Services
• 5+ years across State Government, justice and community services
• Leadership experience supporting young people, families and vulnerable community members

Diesel Mechanic and Diesel Fitter

Skills & Abilities

• Community-services program management
• Case management and client advocacy
• Team leadership, mentoring and staff support
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma of Community Services
• 5+ years across State Government, justice and community services
• Leadership experience supporting young people, families and vulnerable community members

Safety, Governance and Risk Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Workplace health and safety management
• Governance, compliance and enterprise risk systems
• Incident investigation and root-cause analysis
• Auditing, training and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Applied Science
• 10+ years of governance and risk-management experience
• 20+ years of technical, operational and leadership experience

Senior Community Engagement Officer

Skills & Abilities

• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Culturally appropriate engagement and advisory services
• Remote-area compliance and investigation support
• Policy, education and awareness-program delivery

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Social Work
• 10+ years across State Government, Federal Government and community services
• Extensive experience engaging remote and Indigenous communities

Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Skills & Abilities

• Workplace risk assessments and incident investigations
• Safety management systems, policies and procedures
• Workplace inspections, compliance audits and corrective actions
• Safety inductions, toolbox talks and workforce training

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Extensive Local Government experience in safety roles
• Work Health and Safety, regulatory compliance and remote workforce experience

Procurement and Contracts Officer

Skills & Abilities

• End-to-end procurement lifecycle management
• Contract establishment, administration and closure
• Procurement governance and compliance monitoring
• Logistics coordination, reporting and staff training

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma of Contract and Procurement
• 15+ years across Local Government, Federal Government and State Government
• Extensive procurement, contract-administration and operational-support experience

Waste and Resource Recovery Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Waste collection and resource-recovery operations
• Transfer-station and landfill management
• Procurement, tendering and contract management
• Waste-facility planning and asset-condition assessment

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Business (Business Management)
• 10+ years of Local Government waste and environmental-services experience
• Experience managing operations, contractors and service improvements

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.

 Building Services Manager

Take ownership of building services within a remote Local Government environment, helping ensure essential facilities continue to support Council operations and the wider community. This is a practical management opportunity for someone comfortable working independently and making a visible impact.

What’s on Offer

• $120,000 to $130,000 plus superannuation
• Management role with genuine operational ownership
• Work within a unique remote Council environment
• Opportunity to improve essential community facilities

Human Resources Officer (Recruitment)

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment while supporting employees and leaders across the broader employment lifecycle. This permanent role provides strong exposure to HR operations, workplace matters, policy implementation and internal stakeholder support.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time Council position
• Own recruitment processes from start to finish
• Broad exposure across operational HR activities
• Clear pathway to build Local Government HR experience

Finance Manager

Lead the finance function for a remote Regional Council, with oversight spanning budgeting, statutory reporting, financial controls, audit preparation and team performance. The position offers genuine organisational influence and the chance to strengthen financial governance within a community-focused environment.

What’s on Offer

• Salary package up to $140,000 plus superannuation
• Subsidised accommodation
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Hybrid arrangement combining community and Cairns-based work

Procurement Support Officer

Provide procurement, purchasing, contract management and administrative support, respond to enquiries, and assist with procurement projects and process improvements across State Government.

What’s on Offer

• Cairns-based Queensland Government opportunity
• Temporary contract with possible extension
• Varied procurement and contract support duties
• Supportive team-focused working environment

Senior Advisor WHS

Provide senior WHS leadership across a diverse Regional Council, guiding advisors and partnering with operational leaders to strengthen safety performance. You will lead improvement initiatives, influence workplace culture and provide practical advice across audits, investigations, risk management and safety systems.

What’s on Offer

• Salary from $98,545.16 to $105,193.71
• Full-time senior Local Government position
• Lead strategic WHS initiatives and improvement projects
• Influence safety culture across a multidisciplinary workforce

Graphic Designer and Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Create high-quality visual communications across print, digital, video and online channels for major public-facing programs. This AO5 contract will suit an experienced designer who enjoys balancing creative work with stakeholder engagement, accessibility and corporate brand requirements.

What’s on Offer

• AO5 government contract based in Cairns
• Work across print, digital, video and online content
• Flexible working available after probation
• Potential extension options available

Water & Wastewater Operator

Help maintain the essential water and wastewater services relied upon by a remote Queensland community. This hands-on Council role offers considerable living-cost savings and would suit an operator interested in combining meaningful work with a different regional lifestyle.

What’s on Offer

• Rent-free furnished accommodation
• Relocation assistance or arranged flights
• Tools supplied and Council vehicle for work use
• Essential services role with direct community impact

Safety Business Partner

Partner directly with leaders and operational teams to improve safety performance across a complex and varied Council workforce. This is a hands-on position where you can coach managers, investigate workplace risks and help turn safety strategy into practical improvements.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time Local Government role
• Work closely with leaders across diverse operations
• Influence safety culture and workforce capability
• Varied mix of coaching, inspections and improvement programs

Principal WHS Advisor

Lead high-level workplace health and safety advice across a diverse Regional Council workforce, influencing safety systems, operational risk and leadership practices. This is a senior advisory position for someone who wants the scope to shape safety culture rather than simply administer compliance.

What’s on Offer

• $115,000 to $121,000 plus superannuation
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Accommodation assistance
• Principal-level influence across Council operations

Manager Technical Services

Become the internal design authority for a Regional Council, leading civil engineering, design, environmental and survey services. The role offers real influence over engineering standards, technical governance, digital capability and the quality of future infrastructure delivery.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent senior Local Government appointment
• Lead a multidisciplinary technical services function
• Shape engineering standards and design assurance
• Drive digital engineering and continuous improvement

Superintendent Representative

Ensure that contractual obligations are appropriately fulfilled by providing contract administration services in accordance with administrative and contractual provisions from tender acceptance to final certification on projects.

What’s on Offer

• AO5 government contract based in Cairns
• Exposure to major building and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Senior Building Supervisor

Monitoring and reviewing project standards using effective work order management techniques that monitor and report to stakeholders on the status and quality of service, project delivery, and expenditure, and achieve compliance with industry best practice and agreed cost and time parameters.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Cairns-based position
• A diverse role working across construction, maintenance and facilities works
• Opportunity to lead project delivery and contractor performance

Rajan

Congratulations Rajan on being awarded our Temp of the Month for August 2026!

Rajan consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability and a positive attitude in everything he does. He produces high-quality work, follows instructions carefully and can always be trusted to complete tasks efficiently. Rajan is a valued team member who works well with others and is always willing to go above and beyond to support the workplace.

His dedication, reliability and commitment to delivering quality work have made a positive impact on the team. Rajan’s positive attitude and willingness to support others make him a highly valued member of the workplace, and his consistent approach ensures he can always be relied upon to get the job done.

Thank you, Rajan, for doing such a wonderful job and for your continued commitment and support. We hope you enjoy your award and the recognition you deserve!

We hope you enjoy your award and a lovely day on the reef as provided by Ocean Freedom/Ocean Free.

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