Employment
information kit
Specialist and senior professional roles
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 are a responsible employer and aim to have satisfied customers, enhanced livability
in the community, continuous business improvement, and capable employees who
enjoy their work 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:
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attractive remuneration and benefits package
commitment to continuing professional development
eligibility to join our dedicated superannuation scheme
professional toolkit including mobile technology package
option to take out a novated lease for a motor vehicle
generous leave provisions including annual leave, personal leave, paid parental
leave, long service leave, and cultural and ceremonial leave
reasonable adjustment considerations for employees with disabilities
free access to Brisbane City Council’s gyms in the City and Fortitude Valley
employee bike rooms and change facilities in the City and Fortitude Valley.
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 07 3403 4998 or email
careers@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
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BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
Specialist and senior professional
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, www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers.
The following information will assist you to complete your application.
Contents
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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 2026. This vision for a sustainable
future and livable Brisbane 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.
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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.
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Organisational structure
Council's structure is aligned with our 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:
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Brisbane Infrastructure
Brisbane Lifestyle
Brisbane Transport
City Planning and Sustainability
Organisational Services.
The work groups are:
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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.
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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:
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Code of Conduct
Summary of Employment Conditions for specialist and senior professionals.
How to apply
Apply online - it's easy.
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View the advertisement at our jobs website www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers
Click the ‘apply’ button
Complete and submit the online application form
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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 www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers 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 07 3403 4998 prior to any
work tests or interviews.
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