Applications for employment with Townsville City Council should be lodged online through our website. You will need to submit a separate application for each position you are interested in. Some positions require specific qualifications or experience, and these are identified in the position description. Please consider your qualifications and/or experience carefully as your application may not be considered if you are unable to meet these requirements.
The position description will also identify any selection criteria applicable to the role. You should include your responses to the selection criteria in your cover letter. Cover letters and resumes can be uploaded with your application, so it’s best to have these ready before you start.
Selection Process
Townsville City Council is committed to recruiting the best possible candidates. Accordingly, the selection process is based on merit principles and equal employment opportunity. Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the position, based on your qualifications, response to selection criteria, and your relevant experience.
Receipt of your online application will be acknowledged by return email, and if you are selected for interview, the council will contact you with details of where and when the interview will take place. In most cases the council will provide at least 3 working days notice.
The selection process may also include:
- A medical assessment at the council’s expense.
- A Working with Children Check.
- A background check.
Migration and VISA requirements for permanent and temporary positions with council
If you are not a citizen or a permanent resident, please ensure that your residency status/work entitlements are detailed on your application. Please only apply for those positions for which you are eligible based on your current residency. The table below is a quick guide for you.
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Australian Citizens |
Yes |
Yes |
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Australian Residents |
Yes |
Yes |
Application to include evidence of permanent residency (VISA etc) |
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NZ Citizens with Unrestricted work rights (for example, Special Category VISA (SCV)) |
Yes |
Yes |
Application to include evidence of residency status and work entitlements (VISA etc) |
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Temporary Residents with a valid Working Visa |
No |
Yes |
Application to include evidence of residency status and work entitlements (VISA etc) |
What you should include in your online application
To assist in your claim for a position, online Job Applications should be clear and concise, relate to the position applied for and include:
- a short resume including the name and telephone number of two work referees (people who have directly supervised you or who have knowledge of your capacity to perform the duties of the advertised position) and;
- a covering letter detailing your knowledge, skills, experience and ability to meet the specified requirements as outlined in the job description.
How to apply online
Simply click on Current Vacancies, find the position that interests you and follow the prompts.
Enquiries regarding the application process can be directed to Human Resources by email to hr_applications@townsville.qld.gov.au.
All online applications should reach us by 5pm on the advertised closing date.
When you can expect to hear from us
After applying online you will receive an immediate acknowledgement that your application has been received. Successful applicants will generally be notified within two weeks of the interview, and unsuccessful applicants will be notified once the recruitment process has been finalised.