Work with Us

Swap the long daily commutes and traffic lights for laid back outback living in one of the more remote and unique places in Australia!

Burke Shire Council is the regions largest employer delivering a range of services to the community. A variety of employment opportunities exist within Council, from clerical and finance related to construction and safety. Council strives to be the employer of choice by encouraging career development, regularly offering opportunities for training and ensuring a good work/life balance.

Burke Shire Council seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment and have the skills, motivation and abilities to produce quality outcomes. As a bronze member of the Supportive Employer Program, we Burke Shire Council declare our support to employees who are ADF reservists. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds.

If you don’t see a current vacancy in your field, please register your interest by completing the Employment Application Form and submitting your Resume to hr@burke.qld.gov.au.

General Employment Application Form

To apply for a current vacancy, please simply email your resume and cover letter to hr@burke.qld.gov.au.

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