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About Brisbane City Council

Are you passionate about Brisbane and want to work in a profession or job that supports your community? There are over 4000 different types of jobs in Brisbane City Council, and everyone has a role to play in making Brisbane an even better place to live.

Council has a myriad of projects on the go at any one time that aim to enhance the natural environment, plan for our future, improve public transport and minimise traffic congestion.

Council has received awards for its leading edge policies and practices in health and safety, career development, diversity, work and family, and learning and development.

We're looking for people who want to contribute to something bigger, our city. Build your future in Council and enjoy new and exciting challenges, competitive pay and ongoing professional development while making a difference to Brisbane.

Come work with us and help shape Brisbane into a world class city.

Benefits

Career development

No matter where you start out in Brisbane City Council you will have opportunities to:

  • gain more knowledge and skills
  • move around the organisation
  • change jobs or fields
  • take part in on-the-job learning and development programs
  • do formal study where suitable including time off for lectures, study and exams as well as study assistance to help fund it

Flexibility for families

Council understands the importance of family life and the needs of employees looking for a healthy work/family life balance.

Council offers flexible work arrangements, so you can work to support your family as well as spend the time you need with loved ones.

Arrangements include:

  • flexible working hours
  • condensed working weeks
  • part-time and job share arrangements
  • work from home

Financial

Council employment benefits don't just stop with a salary package.

To help you build a secure future we offer:

  • competitive salaries including annual increments *conditions apply
  • a generous superannuation scheme – up to 14% for permanent employees personally contributing 5% *conditions apply (19% in total)
  • study assistance
  • career breaks
  • uniforms (where required)
  • reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities

Lifestyle

Council encourages a healthy/work life balance and believes achieving this is vital to being productive and happy.

Council offers:

  • flexible working hours, condensed working weeks, part-time and job share arrangements and the ability to work from home so that you can pursue other interests outside of work
  • access to an active lifestyle by giving free gym membership. Shower and change facilities are available in most council buildings for those who ride, run or walk to work
  • free counselling assistance as well as opportunities to participate in personal development workshops and training
  • career breaks to go travelling or pursue an interest to help you achieve personal and professional development
  • a social club for under 30s so that you can develop friendship and support networks across Council

Positive work environment

Council provides a positive, safe and supportive working environment to employees. Council is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its people, both cultural and physical. (people with disabilities).

Our values below are part of our working life and the basis of our decision-making.

  • passion for Brisbane
  • responsive customer service
  • respect for people
  • courage to make a difference
  • working together
  • getting things done
  • value for money

Ready to apply?

Visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers to find your career at Council.

Council is made up of people dedicated to a better Brisbane


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