Employment at Council

Cairns Regional Council is one of the region’s largest employers and we deliver more than 400 services and programs to the community.

Our diverse workforce provides positions in areas ranging from administration and finance to community services, health and environment to library services, arts to sports and recreation, animal management to town planning, engineering to construction and much more.  Council employees enjoy generous benefits and career development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of challenging and rewarding work opportunities - whether you are starting a career or looking to enhance your existing experience and skills.  So come live, work and play in one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Find out more

Watch our videos below to discover more about working at Council and living in Cairns.