Job Vacancies

Council is seeking to appoint two permanent Team Leaders to join our Urban Operations teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation, and contribute to the community you live in.

Candidates will lead a small multi-disciplined team and are responsible for undertaking a wide range of construction activities associated with Council’s infrastructure assets.

If you share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team!

Council has an opportunity available for a suitably qualified Plant Operator/ Labourer to join its Construction and Maintenance team on a permanent full-time basis. Candidates will have demonstrated plant operation and labouring experience with a strong commitment to safety practices and will contribute as an effective and positive team member.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who enjoys contributing to a community in which you live, we would love to hear from you.

Council has a permanent full time opportunity available for a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Supervisor who has strong leadership and payroll technically expertise to lead a payroll team in the provision of comprehensive payroll services for Council including managing all aspects of end-to-end payroll processes. This position requires highly competent skills and professional knowledge across all areas of payroll with the ability to resolve complex issues, oversee the payroll system configurations, and drive improvements to support accurate and efficient payroll operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their experience in effectively managing a Payroll team, specifically overseeing accurate and timely preparation and processing of the employee payroll. Additionally, the Supervisor will be at the forefront of managing end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approx. 400 employees, working in our HRIS, Aurion and will be instrumental in supporting and maintaining employee payroll records compliant with relevant Acts, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Contracts.

The Supervisor is required to lead the provision of advice, undertake analysis, and guide internal customers on a broad range of payroll functions including, but not limited to, taxation obligations, superannuation requirements, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, application and any associated industrial risks.  

If you have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across the business, then we want to hear from you!

Council is excited to present a permanent full time opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant.  This opportunity has become available due to an internal movement, and is part of a collaborative team that values accountability, teamwork, community, potential and positivity and we are now looking to appoint a qualified, professional Accountant to join Council’s accounting team.

This position will act as a business partner to the wider organisation providing accounting support on a broad range of financial activities and candidates will have experience with financial statements and preparation of supporting documentation, and have working knowledge of financial audit functions, Australian Accounting Standards and of relevant legislation. 

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification and an understanding of accounting principles, and demonstrable communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have a thorough understanding of financial practices and exceptional customer service, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to effectively work as a member of a team.

Qualified and experience Accountants are invited to submit your application today.

Council is seeking to appoint qualified and experienced plant operator/labourers on an ongoing casual basis to join its Urban Operations team.  Candidates will have demonstrated plant operation and labouring experience with a strong commitment to safety practices and will contribute as an effective and positive team member. Your depot is based in Yeppoon however, travel across the Livingstone region will be required as part of the role.

If you share Council’s Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity apply today and join our Local Government Team!

Council is seeking to appoint an experienced trade qualified mechanic. This is your opportunity to be a part of a progressive organisation, and work locally in the community you live in.

As a Mechanic with Council, you will undertake repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of Council vehicles, plant and machinery in a professional manner both individually and as part of a multi-disciplined team. The work will be broad, interesting and at times challenging.

Come and join the team at Livingstone Shire Council and submit your application today to discuss the position and what flexible working arrangements Council can offer you!