Public Sector People are seeking expressions of interest from candidates looking to secure temporary employment with Local Councils across Queensland.
We partner with Local Councils to deliver reliable, skilled, and unskilled staff across a range of essential services.
Unskilled / Entry-Level Opportunities (General Labouring & Field Support) • Labourer – Parks / Public Amenities / Facilities (maintaining gardens, open spaces, and facilities)
• Labourer – Operations
• Construction Labourer
• Civil Field Worker
• Labourer – Asphalt
• Labourer – Trees
• Street Cleaner
• Active Space Maintenance Officer
• Natural Area Team Member
Skilled Opportunities Driving & Vehicle Operation - Truck Driver (HR/MR licence roles supporting waste and logistics)
• Waste Driver / Operator
• Team Driver
• Operator (plant and equipment)
Construction & Civil - Maintenance Trades Person (civil and infrastructure maintenance)
Parks & Environmental Services - Arborist (tree lopping, pruning, and maintenance)
• Gardener
• Parks & Garden Worker
Waste, Cleaning & Resource Recovery - Resource Recovery Centre Operator
• Sweeper Operator
• Footpath and Relief Road Sweeper
Workshop & Maintenance - Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic (fleet servicing and maintenance)
• Maintenance Officer
Community Safety & Compliance - Rapid Response Officer
• City Amenity – Road Safety Officer
• Municipal Laws Officer
• Animal Management Officer
• Parking Officer
• Traffic Controller
Valuable Tickets & Licences Holding one or more of the following is highly regarded:
Driving Licences: - MR (Medium Rigid) Licence
• HR (Heavy Rigid) Licence
• HC (Heavy Combination) Licence (with expiry date)
• MC (Multi Combination) Licence
Machinery & High-Risk Tickets: - Front End Loader / Skid Steer Ticket (VOC or Statement of Attainment)
• Excavator / Roller / Grader Tickets
• High Risk Work Licence (LF – Forklift)
• Traffic Controller (RIIWHS205E) & Traffic Management Implementer (RIIWHS302E)
Trade & Compliance Licences: - Arborist Certification
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC)
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Heavy Vehicle)
• First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Working Safely at Heights
• Confined Spaces Ticket
• Chainsaw Ticket
Why Apply? - Competitive hourly rates ($33–$50 + super)
• Opportunities across multiple Queensland councils
• Temporary and ongoing contracts available
• Work that directly benefits your community
Register Your Interest If you hold relevant experience, licences, or transferable skills, we want to hear from you.
Submit your expression of interest and your CV in WORD format