Employment

information kit

Brisbane City Council has a wide range of job types and offers the chance to play an important role in shaping Brisbane’s future.

We strive to have a labour force that represents the diverse communities of Brisbane, and aim to be a placewhere all employees work in a safe, just, equitable, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment.

This information kit contains general information on working for us and information about how to apply.

Council's employment conditions are competitive and include:

  • a dedicated superannuation scheme, including salary sacrificing and superannuation plans for part-time workers
  • flexible work hours and arrangements (job-sharing, permanent/temporary part-time work, telecommuting and mid-career breaks)
  • generous leave provisions including annual leave, personal leave, paid parental leave, long service leave and cultural and ceremonial leave
  • uniforms (where required)
  • commitment to adjustment considerations for employees with disabilities
  • free access to Brisbane City Council’s gym and wellness programs.

Council is made up of people dedicated to a better Brisbane.

For further information

For more information about this role, phone the person listed on the job advertisement, or contact Council’s Recruitment Centre on 0734034998 or email .


BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

Employment information kit

Thanks for your interest in working for Brisbane City Council.

This information kit supplements the role statement (position description) for salaried staff and wages positions advertised on our website,

The following information will assist you to complete your application.

Contents:

  • About Council
  • How to apply
  • Eligibility
  • Equity and diversity

About Council

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia. Our responsibility is to provide leadership and good governance for the people of Brisbane and to manage our resources to create a vibrant, successful and livable city for the future. We work in partnership with governments, peak bodies, industries and community organisations to build a better Brisbane.

Guiding us is Our Shared Vision: Living in Brisbane 2031. This vision for a sustainable future and livableBrisbane was developed through extensive consultation with residents, businesses, employees and other stakeholders in the region.

Our Corporate Plan provides more information about Council’s vision for our city, and the goals and outcomes we have set within the organisation.

Future Council

Council is undergoing significant change as it moves towards a more modern, professional organisation. The Business and Systems Efficiency (BaSE) Program has been established to enable better business value through process simplification and automation.

  • BaSE is a major focus over the next few years in support of building the future organisation. It is supported by the following key behaviours: One Council - we have a common goal of Better Brisbane and we work together to achieve this.
  • Performance Leadership for effective people management.
  • Building a performance culture by valuing and using quality data.

Organisational structure

Council's structure is aligned withour obligations under the National Competition Policy.

Council has five divisions and two work groups that help run Brisbane services and activities, and manage resources. More information about programs and services performed by our divisions and business units can be found in our Annual Report.

The divisions are:

  • Brisbane Infrastructure
  • Brisbane Lifestyle
  • Brisbane Transport
  • City Planning and Sustainability
  • OrganisationalServices.

The work groups are:

  • Disaster Response and Recovery
  • Office of the Lord Mayor and CEO.

For more details, download the Brisbane City Council organisational chart.

Employee policies

The following policies, frameworks and legislation guide our employees in the safe and respectful performance of duties in our workplace. Prospective employees should be familiar with the spirit and content of these policies.

-Council’s Equity and Diversity Framework, Awards and Enterprise Agreements,City of Brisbane Act, Council Local Laws and Anti-Discrimination legislation

-Council’s Values and Behaviours

-Council’s Zero Harm Policy Statement

-Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation

-Relevant WHS Responsibility Statement

-Brisbane's Customer Charter

The following links take you to our:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Summary of Employment Conditionsfor salaried and wages employees.

How to apply

Apply online - it's easy.

  • View the advertisement at our jobs website
  • Click the ‘apply’ button
  • Complete and submit the online application form

For more detailed information on the application process please click here.

If you are unable to apply online, please post your application (including the above) by the closing date on the advertisement to the Recruitment Centre, Brisbane City Council, GPO Box 1434, BRISBANE QLD 4001. Please ensure you include the job number on your application.

We also recommend you register on our Talent Pool to explore other opportunities in Council. Visit to register your interest.

Eligibility

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual position, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

Council has a responsibility to ensure that its employees are able to legally work in Australia. To meet these obligations we follow Department of Immigration requirements.

Due to the requirements of some roles, a criminal history and/or a working with children check may be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.

You may also be required to produce documentary evidence of your qualifications and professional registration.

Equity and diversity

Council is committed to building a diverse workforce, made up of employees with different backgrounds, cultures, racial origins, ages, genders, abilities and experiences.

Equity in the workplace means access to systems, processes and policies that eliminate or minimise barriers to the retention, productiveness and enjoyment of occupation for employees.

If you have any special requirements we need to consider, please contact the person listed in the job advertisement, or our Recruitment Centre on 0734034998 prior to any work tests or interviews.

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