PREVIEWS NEWSLETTER

May 2026

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES

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

DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES | WATER, ASSETS & INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERSHIP

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic infrastructure planning and asset management
• Water, wastewater and dam safety operations
• Capital delivery, governance and regulatory compliance
• Executive leadership, organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters qualified Civil and Water Resources Engineer
• Chartered Professional Engineer with extensive Local Government and utility leadership experience
• Background leading multibillion-dollar infrastructure, asset management and capital works programs

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

Skills & Abilities

• Executive support, diary and stakeholder management
• Council agendas, minutes and governance coordination
• Records management, document control and reporting
• Travel coordination, customer service and administration support

Qualifications & Experience

• 30+ years’ executive and senior administration experience
• Extensive Local Government experience supporting CEOs, Mayors and Directors
• Proficient across TechOne, MagiQ, CM9, Resolve and InfoCouncil systems

PLUMBING SUPERVISOR | WASTEWATER & CIVIL OPERATIONS

Skills & Abilities

• Water reticulation, sewer infrastructure and pump maintenance
• SCADA monitoring, fault finding and emergency response
• Team leadership, WHS and contractor coordination
• Civil construction, machinery operation and plumbing maintenance

Qualifications & Experience

• Cert III Plumbing with extensive Local Government infrastructure experience
• Background across remote Councils, wastewater operations and civil projects
• Experienced in supervisory roles, disaster response and community engagement

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS COORDINATOR | LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic procurement, tendering and contract management
• Procurement governance, probity and compliance
• Supplier engagement, negotiation and category management
• Procure-to-pay systems, budgeting and risk management

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA and Master of Professional Accounting qualified
• Extensive Local Government procurement and contract management experience
• Background delivering high-value CAPEX, OPEX and infrastructure procurement programs

PRINCIPAL SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | LAND DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Skills & Abilities

• Land development engineering and subdivision approvals
• Development assessments, inspections and compliance
• Water infrastructure project delivery and stakeholder management
• Technical reporting, mentoring and process improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor-qualified Civil Engineer with extensive Local Government experience
• Background across development engineering, water infrastructure and subdivision projects
• Experienced in consent applications, stormwater management and regulatory compliance

 FINANCE MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Financial reporting, budgeting and cashflow management
• Tax compliance, BAS, payroll and superannuation
• Accounts payable, receivable and payroll oversight
• Forecasting, variance analysis and board reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor-qualified Accountant with Chartered Accounting studies underway
• Extensive experience across finance management and public practice accounting
• Proficient across Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, HandiSoft and payroll systems

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Full lifecycle construction and project management
• Budget control, procurement and contract negotiation
• Site supervision, QA and WHS compliance
• Stakeholder engagement and subcontractor management

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Builder
• Extensive experience delivering multimillion-dollar construction projects
• Background across hospitals, government infrastructure and remote FNQ projects

 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISOR

Skills & Abilities

• Employee relations, investigations and performance management
• Recruitment, onboarding and workforce advisory
• RTW coordination, policy development and HR support
• Stakeholder engagement and manager coaching

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma-qualified Human Resources professional
• Extensive experience across Local Government and Government organisations
• Background supporting workforce management, HR projects and policy improvement

PROJECT MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Residential construction project delivery
• Budgeting, estimating and scheduling
• WHS management and quality assurance
• Client, contractor and stakeholder coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• QBCC Licensed Contractor and Site Supervisor
• 2024 Queensland Supervisor of the Year recipient
• Extensive experience across residential, insurance and remote FNQ projects

OPERATIONS MANAGER - CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE & ROAD MAINTENANCE

Skills & Abilities

• Road maintenance and infrastructure operations
• Contract management, budgeting and scheduling
• Emergency response and incident management
• WHS leadership and subcontractor coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years’ leadership across civil infrastructure and road operations
• Extensive experience managing maintenance contracts and traffic operations
• Background across Government, highways and large roading networks

SENIOR WHS

Skills & Abilities

• WHS systems, audits and compliance management
• Incident investigations and risk assessments
• Safety training, mentoring and workforce engagement
• Policy development and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma-qualified WHS and Government Investigations professional
• Extensive experience across Local Government, mining and construction sectors
• Background leading safety systems, audits and workplace investigations

 SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Skills & Abilities

• Development assessment and infrastructure approvals
• Civil, traffic and environmental engineering
• Contract management, procurement and stakeholder engagement
• Flood modelling, transport planning and asset management

Qualifications & Experience

• Master-qualified Civil and Environmental Engineer
• 40+ years’ international infrastructure and Local Government experience
• Background across development engineering, transport and major infrastructure projects

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 DESIGN & PLANNING 

Take the lead in coordinating engineering design, development assessment, and infrastructure planning activities for a progressive Regional Council. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities across asset management, operational works, and capital planning, making it ideal for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys influencing long-term infrastructure outcomes.

What’s on Offer:
• Senior engineering leadership role within Local Government
• Work across development, design coordination, and asset planning
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape infrastructure programs
• Strong regional lifestyle benefits and long-term career growth

PLUMBER

Join a Regional Queensland Council delivering essential plumbing, drainage, and water infrastructure services to the community. This hands-on role covers maintenance, construction, inspections, and operational works across Council assets, making it ideal for a trade-qualified plumber who enjoys variety, outdoor work, and being part of a close-knit team environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent full-time Local Government opportunity
• Diverse work across water, sewerage, and drainage infrastructure
• Opportunity to mentor apprentices and expand trade skills
• Stable role with strong regional lifestyle and team culture benefits

MANAGER DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Lead a multidisciplinary Engineering Services team delivering engineering, design, environmental, and survey services across Council. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving infrastructure strategy, technical governance, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across Council’s capital and operational programs.

What’s on Offer:

• Senior leadership opportunity within Infrastructure Assets
• Lead engineering design, technical governance, and asset strategy
• Drive innovation, digital engineering, and service improvement initiatives
• Permanent full-time role with strong regional lifestyle and career benefits

 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Lead the delivery of communications, media, and community engagement initiatives for a Regional Queensland Council, creating engaging content that promotes Council services, projects, and community outcomes. This diverse role combines digital communications, media management, stakeholder engagement, and grant coordination — ideal for a creative and organised professional who enjoys storytelling, relationship building, and making a visible impact in the community.

What’s on Offer:

• Diverse communications role within Local Government
• Lead media, digital content, and community engagement initiatives
• Opportunity to manage grants and support strategic projects
• Supportive regional team environment with lifestyle benefits

MANAGER ROADS & DRAINAGE

Lead the delivery and maintenance of critical civil infrastructure across a Council, overseeing roads, drainage, and operational works programs that support long-term community growth. This senior leadership role combines strategic planning, operational management, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for an experienced civil engineering leader who can drive performance, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across large multidisciplinary teams.

What’s on Offer:

• Senior leadership role overseeing major civil operations programs
• Lead large-scale infrastructure delivery and maintenance activities
• Influence long-term asset planning, safety culture, and operational strategy
• Strong career opportunity with excellent regional lifestyle benefits

 ESTIMATOR

Join a growing construction team delivering building and infrastructure projects across regional and remote Queensland communities. This role is responsible for preparing detailed estimates, coordinating tender submissions, and supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to handover — ideal for an experienced estimator who enjoys working across diverse projects and collaborating closely with operational teams.

What’s on Offer:

• Key role within a well-established construction business
• Work across commercial, civil, and community infrastructure projects
• Involvement in tendering, procurement, and project financials
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in regional communities​​​​​​​

 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Join a well-established Far North Queensland organisation in a key finance role supporting financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and business operations across a diverse portfolio. This position offers broad exposure across month-end reporting, treasury support, tax compliance, forecasting, and audit processes, making it ideal for an accountant who enjoys variety, analysis, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent full-time opportunity within a large established organisation
• Broad role across reporting, budgeting, compliance, and analysis
• Supportive team environment with strong professional development opportunities
• Work with a business focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth

Michael

Congratulations Michael on being awarded our Temp of the Month for May 2026!

Michael consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and dedication in coordinating and arranging event researchers on an ongoing basis. He has a strong ability to manage logistics, communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure researchers are organised and prepared for each event. His attention to detail and proactive approach help ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently at all times.

He is highly reliable, adaptable and always willing to go above and beyond to support both the team and the wider event objectives. Michael’s strong organisational skills, positive attitude and commitment to delivering quality outcomes make him a valued and dependable member of the team.

His ongoing contribution plays an important role in the successful delivery of events and the overall experience for everyone involved.

Thank you, Michael, 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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