Job Vacancies
Tourism Officer - Casual (Expression of Interest)
As a Casual Tourism Officer, your responsibility would be to assist the tourism officers during the busy tourism season.
Positions are based in Birdsville and Bedourie. The Diamantina Shire holds many acclaimed tourist events that turn the town population from 100 to 10,000 for a few weeks of the year. Some of our most popular events include the famous Birdsville Races, the Big Red Bash, and much more.
Birdsville is a small rural community in the western corridor of Queensland bordering Northern Territory and South Australia, Birdsville has fantastic modern facilities, including an aquatic centre, outback golf course, visitor information centre, 24/7 health services, primary school, sporting facilities, racetrack and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa. The total size of the Shire is almost 95,000 km2, which is larger than Tasmania and twice the size of Denmark! It is the second largest Local Government area in Queensland but yet has the second smallest population. The Diamantina Shire also includes the towns of Bedourie and Betoota.
We provide a rewarding and small yet friendly team that celebrates many values including:
- Open, honest and respectful behaviour
- Fostering well-being and creativity
- Achieving our goals and succeeding together as one team
This positions are offered on a casual roster with above award wages and casual loading.
To lodge your expression of interest; complete an application form and submit your resume through this website or click on the link here.
For any further queries about this vacancy, telephone Shelley Laverty, Human Resources Officer, on 07 4746 1600, or email HR@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Diesel Mechanic
Applications are invited from experienced Diesel Mechanic to provide an effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Council’s plant, equipment and vehicle fleet. Plant includes Heavy Commercials, Earthmoving, Agricultural Type equipment, light fleet and ancillary items. We require you to have:
- Trade Qualified Diesel Mechanic Certificate.
- To hold current HR drivers licence or able to obtain.
- A minimum of 3 years’ trade experience.
- Be physically fit for hot/dry conditions.
- To hold Working Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOH1001A (white card).
- Experience with CAT equipment preferred.
This position is based in Bedourie, a small but vital town with fantastic modern facilities, including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.
On offer are above award wages, monthly RDO and 6 weeks annual leave. A comfortable home is available at heavily subsidised rent (approximately $150/week for three bedrooms, partially furnished dwellings).
Experienced applicants who are self-starters, team players and enjoy adventure are encouraged to apply.
This position is offered as a fulltime permanent position.
If you believe you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position, please submit your application below. Please include:
- A completed application form.
- A current resume (ensuring contact details are current, and you have nominated at least two referees)
- A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and your knowledge of the position.
- A document addressing each of the selection criteria.
Copies of any licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.
For any further queries about this vacancy, telephone Shelley Laverty, Human Resources Officer, on 07 4746 1600, or email HR@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close when position is filled.
Town Supervisor (Bedourie)
This position is based in Bedourie, the administrative centre of the Diamantina Shire; a small rural community, Bedourie is an oasis in the desert and is located at the base of a sand dune surrounded by Eyre Creek; it has fantastic modern facilities, including an aquatic centre, outback golf course, visitor information centre, 24/7 health services, primary school, sporting facilities, racetrack and twice weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces reflect our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and in turn, encourage self-starters, team players, and adventurous, talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate many values:
- Leading with enthusiasm and purpose
- Open, honest and respectful
- Foster well-being and creativity
- Achieving our goals and succeeding together
On offer are above-award wages. Lodging arrangements will be considered for the right applicants.
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position.
Please submit your application below if you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position. Please include:
- A completed application form.
- A current resume (ensuring contact details are current and you have nominated at least two referees)
- A cover letter with no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
For more information, telephone Jodie Girdler, Facilities and Town Services Manager, on 07 4746 1600 or email jodie.girdler@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close when position is filled
Plant Operator (Maintenance Grader)
Applications are invited from experienced Grader operators to join our busy Works Team. We seek an experienced hands-on applicant with excellent operating skills and a positive attitude. You will be required to carry out basic operating checks and daily maintenance; this could be the opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic shire and community. A basic understanding of mechanics and how machines work is essential.
We at Diamantina Shire Council support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment with great opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success.
This position will be based either in Bedourie or Birdsville, small but vital towns with fantastic modern facilities, including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice-weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.
On offer are above-award wages. Lodging arrangements will be considered for the right applicants.
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position.
Please submit your application below if you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position. Please include:
- A completed application form.
- A current resume (ensuring contact details are current and you have nominated at least two referees)
- Copies of licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.
- A cover letter with no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
For more information, telephone Kevin Barr on 0498 277 001 or email darryl.waugh@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close when position is filled
Plant Operator (Labourer - Works Crew)
Applications are invited from experienced Plant Operators (labourers) to join our busy Works Team. We seek applicants who can undertake operational activities associated with road infrastructure services for the Diamantina Shire, including the operation and maintenance of plant and machinery. You must be able to participate as an active team member in performing other duties, including the general process of other plant types, maintenance and labour duties as reasonably directed within capabilities of skills and experience. A basic understanding of mechanics and how machines work is essential.
We at Diamantina Shire Council support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. We offer a diverse and inclusive environment with great opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success.
This position will be based either in Bedourie or Birdsville, small but vital towns with fantastic modern facilities, including 24/7 health services, schools, sporting facilities and twice-weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa.
On offer are above-award wages. Lodging arrangements will be considered for the right applicants.
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position.
Please submit your application below if you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position. Please include:
- A completed application form.
- A current resume (ensuring contact details are current and you have nominated at least two referees)
- Copies of licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume.
- A cover letter with no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
For more information, telephone Kevin Barr on 0498 277 001 or email darryl.waugh@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close when position is filled
Plant Operator (MC Truck)
Applications are invited from experienced Multi-Combination Truck operators to join our busy Works Team. We seek an experienced hands-on applicant with excellent operator skills and a positive team spirit attitude. If you can operate a Type 2 Road Train with side tipper and/or water tanker for all types of road construction, including DTMR projects, this could be the opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic shire and community. Understanding of NHVR, Chain of Responsibility and Load Restraint Guidelines is essential.
Diamantina Shire Council support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success in the rugged outback.
This position will be based in Bedourie, a small but vital town with fantastic modern facilities, including 24/7 health services, school, sporting facilities and twice-weekly flights to/from Brisbane/Mt Isa. Our Shire includes the iconic towns of Birdsville and Betoota.
On offer are above-award wages and 6 weeks annual leave. Lodging arrangements will be considered for the right applicants.
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position.
Please submit your application below if you have the skills and capabilities to fulfil this position. Please include:
- A completed application form
- A current resume (ensuring contact details are current and you have nominated at least two referees)
- Copies of licenses or tickets required in the Position Description must be included with your resume
- A cover letter with no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
For more information, telephone Kevin Barr on 0498 277 001 or email darryl.waugh@diamantina.qld.gov.au
Applications close when position is filled