WHY WORK AT COUNCIL

Mackay Regional Council is an exciting organisation providing a number of vacancies over a diverse range of accountabilities. The region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches, nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities...

Enjoy a lifestyle change today!

Council provides competitive remuneration packages including attractive salary, hours, employee benefits and training and development opportunities. Relocation assistance may also be available for some positions.

Council encourages and provides assistance to its employees to maintain a work/life balance:

  • Generous leave:
    • Flexible working arrangements(ie Nine day fortnight in applicable areas)
    • Up to five (5) weeks annual leave
    • 17.5% leave loading
    • Up to six (6) weeks paid maternity leave
    • Paternity leave
    • Personal leave (such as sick, carers leave etc.)
    • Long service leave
  • 12% employer contribution superannuation
  • Study and assistance programs for career development
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Performance at work, offering discounts at selected businesses in the region, within the state and across the nation
  • Active social clubs

For a secure, satisfying career opportunity coupled with a relaxed lifestyle, Mackay Regional Council is the place to be.

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