PREVIEWS NEWSLETTER

January 2026

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES

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

Senior Management Accountant

Skills & Abilities

• Statutory reporting, month-end and year-end financial processes
• Grant funding, acquittals, WIP and asset accounting
• Audit preparation, compliance and legislative reporting
• Financial advice, reconciliations and system improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (ANZ) and Certified Public Accountant (Japan)
• Extensive Local Government contract experience across finance, assets and grants
• Background supporting budgets, audits, governance reporting and finance teams

Marine Logistics & Operations Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience managing end-to-end maritime and logistics operations, including import/export, vessel coordination, and freight management
• Strong capability in customer liaison and relationship management with domestic and international clients, stakeholders, and teams
• Proven ability to coordinate high-volume operational tasks, handle invoicing, container movements, compliance reporting, and freight documentation
• Experienced in supervising teams, leading operational projects, and problem-solving in fast-paced, cross-cultural environments

Qualifications & Experience

• LF Forklift License, White Card, MSIC, SCOTA Logistics Certification, LNG Tanker Operations and Market Training
• Extensive hands-on operational experience across maritime, logistics, and marine services
• Background in establishing and managing branches, coordinating exports/imports, handling customs and AQIS requirements, and leading customer service in complex operational settings

Senior Strategic Planner

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic planning, precinct and structure planning
• Planning scheme amendments and policy drafting
• Growth area sequencing and implementation planning
• Executive advice, stakeholder and consultant management

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified urban and regional planner with honours
• 15+ years’ Local Government strategic and statutory planning experience
• Background leading major growth, employment land and place-based programs

Plumber & Gas Fitter

Skills & Abilities

• Plumbing maintenance, drainage and gas fitting
• Sewer, stormwater and roofing works
• Excavator, skid steer and civil support operations
• Reliable, multi-skilled and site-ready

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III in Plumbing, Draining & Gas Fitting
• Experience across maintenance, pipelines and construction support
• Background working independently and within small crews

Office & Administration Manager

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive experience managing office administration, operational workflows, and multi-tasked projects across customer-focused environments
• Strong capability in invoice processing, expense reconciliation, reporting, records management, and stakeholder communication
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, scheduling, travel and accommodation logistics, and workflow optimisation
• Proven ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and support organisational compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Over 25 years’ experience in office administration, production management, and operational coordination overseeing budgeting, logistics, contract management, and staff supervision
• Demonstrated expertise in customer liaison, process improvement, project coordination, and multi-stakeholder management
• Proven record of adaptability, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality outcomes in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Manager Works & Infrastructure

Skills & Abilities

• Delivery of road, drainage and civil works programs
• DRFA, R2R, RMPC and capital works management
• Contractor supervision, WHS and site coordination
• Forward works planning, reporting and stakeholder liaison

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive Local Government experience across works and technical services
• Background managing roads, plant, parks and infrastructure networks
• Proven leadership in remote and regional operations environments

Principal Engineer | Development & Infrastructure

Skills & Abilities

• Growth infrastructure planning across transport and three-waters networks
• Development and infrastructure agreements, financial policies and risk management
• Technical assessment of land use and subdivision applications
• Stakeholder engagement, mentoring and legislative response

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified civil engineer with senior Local Government experience
• Extensive background in development engineering, growth planning and infrastructure delivery
• Experience leading engineers, managing complex applications and guiding long-term growth outcomes

Finance Officer/Accounts Clerk

Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end reporting in both business and public practice environments
• Skilled in financial reporting, BAS preparation, trust accounting, and managing compliance with accounting standards and GST requirements
• Proficient across multiple accounting and ERP systems including MYOB, Pronto, Xero, Sage, MS Dynamics GP, and advanced Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review, reconcile, and interpret financial data to support informed decision-making

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Professional Accounting, Diploma of Accounting, and Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Extensive experience in finance roles across government, public practice, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in AP/AR, payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and expense management

Director/General Manager - Governance 

Skills & Abilities

• Governance frameworks, Council decision-making and statutory compliance
• Executive leadership, organisational performance and ethical stewardship
• Corporate planning, policy development and risk management
• Elected Member, executive and community engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA and Bachelor of Business (Local Government) with award-winning governance and law studies
• Extensive experience in CEO, General Manager and Director Governance roles across Local Government
• Background leading corporate services, finance, governance reform, performance frameworks and organisational reviews

Human Resources Advisor

Skills & Abilities

• End-to-end recruitment, onboarding and workforce coordination
• HR advisory support across awards, NES and policy compliance
• HRIS administration, reporting and process improvement
• Stakeholder engagement, induction and manager support

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (in progress) and AHRI Associate Member
• Experience delivering high-volume recruitment, probation management and HR reporting
• Background supporting policy development, investigations training and inclusive workplace practices

Manager Assets & Engineering

Skills & Abilities

• Leadership of asset management and engineering teams delivering capital works and infrastructure services
• Strong capability in asset planning, renewal programming and integration with long-term financial planning
• End-to-end project delivery including design review, procurement, contract management and compliance
• Effective stakeholder engagement across Councillors, executives, communities, consultants and regulators

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Civil Engineer and Project Management Professional with 20+ years’ experience
• Extensive Local Government background across asset management, engineering, development and capital works
• Experience developing asset strategies, policies and systems to support sustainable service delivery

Principal Strategic Planner

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic land use, growth management and precinct planning
• Planning governance, policy frameworks and decision-making processes
• Development contributions, infrastructure funding and implementation planning
• Executive, agency and stakeholder advisory leadership

Qualifications & Experience

• Master-qualified urban planner and urban designer with heritage credentials
• Extensive experience across State Government and Local Government strategic planning roles
• Background leading major growth programs, planning frameworks and inter-agency governance processes

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.

 Manager Works Services

Lead critical civil operations in a remote and unique Queensland setting where you’ll oversee roads, water, airport, waste, and parks infrastructure. Reporting to the CEO, this senior leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, variety, and delivering tangible outcomes for a tight-knit regional community.

What’s on Offer

• Executive-level position with strategic and operational impact
• Diverse portfolio spanning roads, town infrastructure, and essential services
• Over-award salary + subsidised housing and relocation support
• Fixed-term 3-year contract in a rewarding remote Council setting
• Shape the future of community infrastructure in a unique outback location

 Management Accountant

This is a key opportunity for a senior finance professional to play a strategic leadership role within a complex and values-driven organisation. In this hands-on management position, you’ll provide high-level financial advice and analysis, oversee core accounting functions, and mentor a multidisciplinary team. Working across geographically dispersed and culturally diverse stakeholders, you’ll help drive strong financial governance, business improvement initiatives, and sound decision-making at a senior level.

This role is offered as a temporary engagement with the intention to transition to permanent employment for the right candidate.

What’s on Offer

• Senior management accounting role with strategic influence
• Lead and mentor a skilled finance team within a complex operating environment
• Opportunity to drive system improvements and financial best practice
• Supportive, values-based organisation with a strong focus on collaboration and accountability

Lead Principal Strategic Planner

This is a key opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. In this senior strategic role, you’ll lead and mentor a high-performing planning team, drive complex land use and regional growth strategies, and work closely with executive leadership to influence long-term planning and infrastructure outcomes. A big-picture thinker with deep statutory and strategic planning experience will thrive here.

What’s on Offer

• Senior strategic leadership role in a dynamic Local Government team
• Contribute to planning across coastal, urban, and rural growth areas
• Generous salary package and strong flexible work options
• Join a values-driven organisation focused on innovation and sustainable growth

Bakery Manager

Step into a leadership role running a local bakery that’s the heart of a remote community. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified baker to manage operations, mentor staff, and deliver fresh goods daily. You’ll be responsible for everything from production and inventory to food safety and customer satisfaction — all in a location where your work makes a real difference every day.

What’s on Offer

• Council leadership role with full operational responsibility
• Accommodation provided and relocation considered
• Make an impact in a tight-knit, culturally rich community
• 3-year contract offering security and lifestyle balance

 Development Standards Officer

Join a dynamic compliance and investigation team, applying your expertise to protect and enhance community amenity, environmental values, and livability. In this role, you’ll apply your technical knowledge across planning, building, and environmental legislation, undertake investigations, and work collaboratively with residents, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to achieve fair, proportionate, and high-quality development compliance outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Technical compliance role within a multidisciplinary regulatory environment
• Opportunity to apply investigation, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement expertise
• Meaningful work contributing to positive community and development outcomes
• Supportive team culture focused on professionalism, integrity, and collaboration

 Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery

We’re looking for a capable, forward-thinking Project Manager ready to take ownership of civil infrastructure projects from concept to completion. In this role, you’ll deliver roadworks, drainage, parks, and facilities upgrades with a strong focus on safety, community outcomes, and contract compliance. Ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is confident managing multiple stakeholders across the Local Government environment.

What’s on Offer

• Key project delivery role in Local Government
• Variety of projects across transport, parks, and civil infrastructure
• Work alongside a supportive engineering and technical team
• Enjoy flexible work options and great regional lifestyle benefits

 Civil Engineer

Join a high-performing team working on key infrastructure projects that shape the future of the region. This senior role is ideal for a civil engineer with strong design and delivery experience who’s ready to take the lead on project management, mentor junior staff, and provide expert input into capital works and long-term asset planning.

What’s on Offer

• Engineering role within a proactive and progressive company
• Work across a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects
• Strong project pipeline and opportunities to influence long-term planning
• Supportive culture, regional lifestyle benefits, and flexible arrangements

Customer Service & Administration Manager

Be at the heart of a fast-paced, customer-focused operation, ensuring seamless administration and exceptional service across multiple offices. In this role, you’ll manage customer service and administration, oversee day-to-day operations, and provide critical support to sales and finance functions to ensure smooth and efficient business processes.

What’s on Offer

• Diverse customer service and administration role with operational oversight
• Opportunity to work across sales, inventory, accounts, and compliance functions
• Play a key role in supporting business growth and operational excellence
• Collaborative and autonomous work environment that values initiative and accuracy

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Play a key role in the planning and delivery of civil infrastructure projects in a growing regional centre. This is a great opportunity for a qualified Design Engineer to work across roads, stormwater, and other municipal assets in a supportive Local Government team. The role suits someone confident with design tools like 12D and AutoCAD, who enjoys practical design solutions and working closely with delivery teams.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term permanent opportunity in a regional Council
• Diverse project portfolio including roads, stormwater, and urban works
• Join a collaborative design team with great mentoring and technical standards
• Work-life balance with flexible arrangements and lifestyle benefits in QLD

Principal Development Engineer

Take the lead on major development applications across a fast-growing regional area, ensuring engineering excellence and consistent outcomes. This senior technical leadership role is ideal for someone with strong civil engineering experience, confident decision-making skills, and a passion for improving liveability and infrastructure through sound development outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Senior engineering role in a progressive regional Council
• Tackle complex, regionally significant development proposals
• Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary development engineering team
• Influence strategic planning and drive quality infrastructure outcomes
• Competitive salary, flexible work options, and regional lifestyle benefits

ANGIE

Congratulations Angie on being recognised as our Temp of the Month for January 2026!

Angie has been doing an outstanding job in her role, consistently supporting our client with professionalism and reliability. She brings a positive attitude to her work each day and has quickly become a valued member of the team.

Angie shows strong initiative, excellent organisation, and the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities effectively. She communicates clearly with both colleagues and clients, keeps everyone well informed, and approaches challenges with confidence and resilience. Her dedication and high standard of work have made a noticeable impact, and her efforts have certainly not gone unnoticed.

Thank you, Angie, for your continued hard work and commitment — a well-deserved achievement! We hope you enjoy your award and a lovely day on the reef as provided by Ocean Freedom/Ocean Free

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