PREVIEWS NEWSLETTER

May 2025

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES

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

FINANCE OFFICER 

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience in Local and State Government administration, including finance, HR support, and team supervision
• Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll support, and finance reporting
• Strong communication, multitasking, and coordination skills across finance, admin, and operational teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced systems knowledge: SAP, SAS, Aurion, Edocs, Idocs, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience managing administration functions, staff supervision, vehicle/fleet coordination, and asset registers
• Over 7 years in senior administrative roles within State Government, supporting high-volume service delivery and operational teams

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience supporting CEOs, Mayors, and elected members across Local and State Government
• Skilled in calendar management, meeting preparation, minute taking, and sensitive correspondence
• Confident in managing competing priorities, confidential information, and high-pressure situations
• Personable, professional, and able to navigate complex organisational dynamics with maturity and discretion

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven success in Local Government environments
• Experience working in a remote Aboriginal community
• Adaptable and self-directed, with a strong work ethic and commitment to team culture and community

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive hands-on experience managing fleet maintenance and workshop operations for Local Government in remote areas
• Proven ability to lead council workshops, oversee vehicle servicing, plant maintenance, road crew support, and fuel depot operations
• Skilled in supervising multi-trade teams, apprentices, and support staff while ensuring safety and compliance with council standards
• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician with deep knowledge of council fleet systems, heavy equipment, and essential services

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician
• Currently serving as Maintenance Manager at a remote Council
• Strong working knowledge of Local Government operational procedures, remote logistics, and infrastructure support
• Recognised for his leadership, reliability, and ability to deliver consistent service outcomes in demanding remote Council environments

HR ADVISOR

Skills & Abilities

• Over 40 years of experience in Human Resources, organisational leadership, and governance, with extensive work across Local Government, health, and Aboriginal organisations
• Skilled in workforce planning, industrial relations, change management, and community-focused service delivery
• Proven track record in executive leadership, policy development, compliance, and performance management
• Strong communicator with a history of achieving effective outcomes through negotiation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA (Workforce Development) | Associate Diploma in Health Admin | Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Certified Professional – Australian HR Institute | Fellow – Australian College of Health Service Executives
• Extensive senior management experience in regional and remote councils, health organisations, and Aboriginal communities
• Specialist in organisational reviews, HR advisory, cultural change, and community service improvement initiatives

WHS COORDINATOR

Skills & Abilities

• Over 20 years of WHS experience across Local Government, mining, construction, and public sector environments
• Proven expertise in safety audits, WHS system development, incident investigations, and legislative compliance
• Skilled in training, mentoring, and building safety culture, with strong communication at executive and operational levels
• Recognised for improving WHS outcomes, implementing proactive safety systems, and managing risk in high-hazard settings

Qualifications & Experience

• Diplomas in WHS, Risk, Investigations, and Workplace Inspection | Lead ICAM Investigator | Lead WHS Auditor
• Senior WHS roles across multiple councils and government agencies, including FIFO and regional positions
• Deep understanding of WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards
• Experienced in managing incident response, regulatory compliance, and WHS systems reviews in complex environments

PLUMBER

Skills & Abilities

• Over 20 years of experience in plumbing, water treatment, and infrastructure delivery, including recent Local Government work
• Proven leadership supervising teams on major plumbing and reticulation projects across towns, mining camps, and community infrastructure
• Skilled in HDPE welding, reverse osmosis systems, water filtration, sewer pump stations, and reticulated water systems
• Strong understanding of WHS compliance, job scheduling, and delivering projects safely and efficiently in remote settings

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade-qualified Plumber & Drainer | Certified in Butt & Electrofusion Welding | HR Driver’s Licence
• Extensive plumbing supervision across Australia and overseas, including remote communities and high-risk industrial sites
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment | Multiple safety and high-risk operation tickets
• Experienced in both hands-on plumbing and project-level coordination of infrastructure works

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER | STRATEGIC PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & URBAN POLICY

Skills & Abilities

• Over 10 years of experience in land use planning, development assessment, and planning scheme amendments within local government, consultancy, and private practice
• Proven ability to lead complex planning initiatives, mentor junior staff, and manage high volumes of concurrent applications
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, legislative interpretation, infrastructure charges, and public consultation processes
• Strong track record in driving process improvements, facilitating internal collaboration, and delivering technical planning advice
• Recognised for innovation, customer service focus, and contributing to award-winning outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Planning (Honours), James Cook University
• Recognised nationally for honours research; 8 High Distinctions and outstanding peer review ratings
• Senior Planning experience with Northern Queensland Councils
• Proven success in both strategic planning and complex development assessment (MCUs, RALs, scheme amendments)
• Proficient in preparing reports, interpreting plans and elevations, and leading cross-disciplinary teams

ICT LEADER | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY

Skills & Abilities

• Over 25 years of experience in ICT infrastructure, service delivery, and business-technology alignment across local government and not-for-profit sectors
• Proven leadership in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and user-centric digital transformation
• Deep expertise in ICT governance, cloud migration, service desk management, and organisational change
• Skilled in business process improvement, technology adoption, and strategic planning to drive operational efficiency
• Strong capabilities in vendor management, budgeting, team leadership, and systems implementation

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Business and Technology (MBT), University of New South Wales
• PRINCE2 Certified | ITIL Certified | Cert IV in Frontline Management
• Bachelor of Computer Engineering | Diploma in Electronics and Radio Engineering
• Extensive career in senior ICT roles with several local councils, not for profit and hotel chains
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Client Management Systems, Penelope, QikKids, and project delivery tools

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER | ROAD DESIGN, PAVEMENT & SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE

Skills & Abilities

• Over 30 years of experience in road engineering, pavement rehabilitation, and civil infrastructure across local and state government and private sectors
• Extensive Local Government experience including concept design briefs, blackspot analysis, crash data reviews, and consultant coordination
• Skilled in road safety audits, intersection upgrades, and compliance with Austroads and TMR standards
• Strong technical capabilities in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering road corridor and safety improvement projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Roads, Bridges, Airdromes & Tunnels)
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) | Member of Engineers Australia
• Extensive project delivery across regional councils, state agencies, and international consultancies
• Proficient in CIRCLY, AutoCAD, IRIS, EfromD, and road safety systems

MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

Skills & Abilities

• Develop and maintain capital and operational budgets
• Project Manage and supervise capital works and minor works relating to Facilities infrastructure
• Collection of property and asset data for asset management system
• Project manage minor and major maintenance works and refurbishments
• Ensure WH&S Compliance of staff, visitors, and contractors at all times

Qualifications & Experience

• White Card - Construction
• Cultural Awareness Certificate
• MR Licence

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Maintained high levels of quality service delivery and adherence to funding requirements
• Coordinated with local communities to implement strategic direction
• Address unique challenges and opportunities in remote Indigenous communities.
• Oversaw the management, delivery, and contract compliance of the Community related programs

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resources & Management)
• Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

GENERAL MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Overseeing daily operations, optimizing processes, and managing resources
• Ensuring quality control whilst overseeing financial management, planning, operational systems and controls
• Developing, implementing and reviewing strategies to achieve organisational objectives
• Leading teams to achieve organizational goals
• Developing clear communication protocols for inter-departmental requests

Qualifications & Experience

• A hands-on leader of people that likes to lead by example
• Implementing cross-functional teams for major projects
• Strong communication skills ensuring a cohesive working environment

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Skills & Abilities

• Formulation of corporate strategy working with Boards
• Completed monthly financial management reports to the Board
• Managed treasury functions
• Financial analysis and evaluation of organizational performance
• Management of the statutory audit

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce
• CA qualified
• Justice of the Peace qualified
• GAICD – Australian Institute of Company Directors

SALES MANAGER

Skills & Abilities

• Team leadership and mentoring
• Operational oversight & safety
• Asset management and ROI focus
• Trade and construction client engagement
• Branch profitability and margin control
• Pricing strategy and commercial acumen

Qualifications & Experience

• Customer service excellence
• Problem solving & accountability
• Hands-on leadership
• Customer centric mindset

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.

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Cape York QLD

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer to join a Local Council in Cape York - remote Far North Queensland. You’ll support the Human Resources team with recruitment and have a significant emphasis on retention.   

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time role with a salary of $85,000 - 90,000 + super
• Subsidised accommodation provided
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 2 return flights to Cairns per year
• Relocation assistance
• Access to employee assistance program

MANAGER WATER
Regional QLD

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee water and waste operations for a major regional Council in North Queensland. In this senior role, you’ll lead daily operations, capital improvement projects, and customer service delivery across water, sewer, and waste, including the development of a new Materials Recovery Facility. You'll be responsible for aligning services with compliance standards, budgets, and community expectations.

What’s on Offer:

• 3-year fixed-term executive contract
• Salary: $153,000 per annum (base)
• Leadership of critical infrastructure and services
• Key role in delivering major waste infrastructure projects
• Contribute directly to the liveability and sustainability of Mount Isa

MANAGER - FUEL AND FLEET
Torres Strait Islands QLD

We are seeking a Manager Fuel and Fleet for a local council in the Torres Straits to provide proactive leadership in the management of fleet services and fuel supply to the community and organization. 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing best practice fleet management procedures, including database maintenance, workload planning, and asset utilisation.    

What’s on Offer:

• A 3-5 year contract
• Subsidised accommodation may be provided to the successful candidate
• Relocation assistance provided
• Alternatively, a 2-year Cairns-based contract may be available if the successful candidate is unable to relocate to the Torres Strait
• 6 weeks annual leave and additional public holidays
• Regular travel throughout the breathtaking region

WORKS DELIVERY COORDINATOR
Cairns QLD

Our client is a major provider of infrastructure services throughout Far North Queensland and prides itself on providing its customers the very best experience and service possible ensuring a memorable experience for all stakeholders. 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced infrastructure and maintenance coordinator to join our client high performing team where infrastructure, technology, and service delivery go hand in hand.  In this role, you will coordinate the planning and delivery of infrastructure and maintenance works, including managing external contracts and contractors. 

What’s on Offer:

• Rewarding remuneration
• The ability to join a multi-award-winning team
• Work for an internationally recognized organisation
• Career and professional development

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (BUSINESS, SERVICES & ADVISORY)
Cairns QLD

Our client is a successful Business Advisory Accounting Firm based in Cairns providing a dynamic work environment. With a customer focused approach, our client prides themselves on providing expert knowledge, advice, and innovative solutions.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Accountant within Business Services and Tax. The successful Candidate will have excellent technical knowledge with a well-developed communication style and a solution focused accounting mindset.

What’s on Offer:

• Rewarding remuneration
• Career and professional development
• Lead a motivated team

ACCOUNTANT
Cairns QLD

Our client is a successful Business Advisory Accounting Firm based in Cairns providing a dynamic work environment. With a customer focused approach, our client prides themselves on providing expert knowledge, advice, and innovative solutions.

We currently have vacancies for all levels including junior, intermediate and senior level accountant roles within Business Services and Tax. The successful Candidate will have excellent technical knowledge and refined taxation accounting skills, with a solution focused accounting mindset.

What’s on Offer:

• Friendly working environment
• Supportive leadership team
•  Career and professional development
• Professional, diverse and modern workspace

ZAC

Congratulations Zac on being named Temp of the Month for May! We are delighted to recorgnise your outstanding contributions and dedication to your role.

Your willingness to step in whenever needed is a true testament to your reliability and commitment. Your positive attitude consistently brings a welcoming and uplifting energy to the workplace, making a real difference to those around you.

It is evident that you have a genuine passion for your work. Your empathy and professionalism shines through, and we deeply appreciate the effort and care you show every day.