Employment Vacancies

Council is committed to building a workforce that is engaging, motivated and progressive.

You’ll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to work and thrive in our rural community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

Current vacancies

Due to the growth of our Paroo Shire community we are growing our teams with the following new and vacant positions:

These positions will now be closing on Friday, 8th November.

Road Crew Maintenance Supervisor - Position Information | Position Description

Senior Plumber- Position Information | Position Description

Plumber - Position Information | Position Description

Closing Wednesday, 23rd October.

Operations Manager - Position Information | Position Description

 

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Expressions of Interest and Casual Pool

We are accepting Expression of Interests for  

  • Traineeships and Apprenticeships

If you're interested in working and building a career at Council, please submit your resume with a brief cover letter to hr@paroo.qld.gov.au 

If there isn't a job listed that suits your skills right now, you can still apply to Council with an expression of interest. We can add you to our casual pool and let you know when suitable vacancies come up. Here's what to do:

  1. Update your resume with your current contact details and work history. Always make sure your email and phone number are correct. If we can't contact you, we can't interview you.
  2. Write a short letter that outlines what type of work you are looking for and what skills you have that would be useful to Council.
  3. Send it to Council. You can:
    • Email it to recruitment@paroo.qld.gov.au
    • Post it to Paroo Shire Council, PO Box 75, Cunnamulla, QLD, 4490
    • Deliver it in person to the Civic and Community Enterprise Centre (CCEC), 49 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla

You can make an expression of interest at any time.

How to give yourself the best chance of getting an interview

The following tips can improve your chances of getting an interview:

  • Customise your resume to match the position you are applying for - When you’re reading the advertised position, look for key words or skills that are repeated. Use these in your resume.
  • Put the important things first - If an advertised position says that you must have a specific skill, license or qualification, put that at the top of your resume so it's easy to see.
  • Write a new cover letter - Make sure your cover letter is specific to the job you are applying for and provide details on how you meet the key performance criteria.
  • Match the cover letter to the level of the position you are seeking – Keep your cover letter simple and remember to outline all the specific details required for the position and your motivation for the position.
  • Always make sure your email and phone number are correct - If we can't contact you, we can't interview you.
  • Have your application submitted within the required time frame – otherwise you might miss out on the position.

For further information on positions, please contact the Human Resources Team on 07 4655 8400 or recruitment@paroo.qld.gov.au (unless otherwise specified in the position advertised).

Please note we can only consider your application if you are eligible to work in Australia.

 

 

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