About the council
Awards & recognition
We are proud of the wide range of accolades and honours awarded to Cairns Regional Council. Such awards underline our commitment to delivering excellent service to our community. More...
Community engagement
Council is committed to engaging the community across a range of policy, programs, works and service issues, to work together, focusing on solutions and making a difference. More...
Corporate structure
Council's high level management structure consists of five departments headed by General Managers who report to the Chief Executive Officer. More...
Council meetings, agendas & minutes
Council operates six Committees: Infrastructure; Planning & Sustainability; Community Services; Governance; Economic Development; and Water & Waste. Meetings held monthly. 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...
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...
Douglas de-amalgamation
Electors in the Douglas area have voted in favour of de-amalgamation from Cairns Regional Council. This page provides information on the de-amalgamation and transition process in the lead-up to the commencement of the new Douglas Shire Council on 1 January 2014. More...
Employment at council
Cairns Regional Council offers generous employee benefits and career development opportunities. Enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with excellent working conditions and benefits. 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 most of its revenue from residential and commercial rates, and spends funds to deliver more than 200 services, facilities and infrastructure to its diverse community. More...