About the council
Awards & recognition
Cairns Regional Council has been recognised by numerous nominations and awards over many years. Here is a selection from the last few years. More...
Community engagement
Cairns Regional Council is committed to engaging the community across a range of policy, programs and service issues, to work together, focusing on solutions and making a difference. More...
Corporate structure
Cairns Regional Council has adopted a high level organisational management structure that consists of five departments headed by General Managers who report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. More...
Council meetings, agendas & minutes
Council operates six committees. Meetings are held monthly. The Committees are - Cairns Entertainment Precinct; Finance and Administration; Infrastructure Services; Planning and Environment; Sports, Arts, Culture and Community Services; and Water and Waste. Meetings are open to the public unless closed session is declared. More...
Current tenders
Council issues tenders and public quotation requests for supply of materials, equipment and services in order to fulfill its obligations and objectives as a service organisation. More...
Current job vacancies
Cairns Regional Council offers a wide range of employment opportunities, so come live, work and play in one of the most beautiful places on earth. More...
Divisional boundaries
The councillors represent ten divisions, and each is elected by eligible voters in each division. The new divisional boundaries for Cairns Regional Council took effect from March 2008. More...
Major projects
Cairns Regional Council is committed to the revitalisation of the city through its major projects. More...
Mayor & Councillors
The Council comprises a popularly elected mayor and ten elected divisional councillors. The Mayoralty is decided on a majority popular vote across the entire local government area. More...
Media & public notices
Cairns Regional Council’s media releases and Public Notices provide information on current issues and matters of public interest. More...
Publications & reports
Official Cairns Regional Council publications will be made available for public release including Budgets, Corporate Plans, Operational Plans, Corporate Reports and Publications & Brochures. More...
Rates, fees & charges
Council raises the majority of its revenues from rates levied against residential and commercial properties, and spends those resources on delivering more than 200 quality services, facilities and infrastructure to its diverse community. More...