Employment at council

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!

Current Vacancies

Submitting applications

Email:  recruitment@cairns.qld.gov.au

Post - Manager Human Resources
Cairns Regional Council
PO Box 359
Cairns Qld  4870

Fax: + 617 40443022

In person:  Manager Human Resources
Cairns Regional Council
119-145 Spence Street
Cairns Qld  4870

Employee benefits

Cairns Regional Council offers generous employee benefits and career development opportunities.  Enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with excellent working conditions and benefits.

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • 19 day month
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible working options 
  • Generous superannuation
  • Relocation expenses
  • On-going personal and professional development opportunities
  • Study assistance
  • Above industry standards for Workplace Health and Safety

Career opportunities

Cairns Regional Council is proud to offer a wide range of career opportunities to current and new employees.  Some of the opportunities available are:

  • Graduate positions
  • Cadetships
  • Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships