Search & apply for a Council job
City of Gold Coast is one of the largest local government employers in Australia.
We use Equifax eRecruit, a self-serve portal which enables you to apply for jobs with us online, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also use eRecruit to sign up for job alerts.
Register with eRecruit to view and apply for current vacancies, including apprenticeships and student work experience.
View jobs Register here
For help with the application process please download our eRecruit Job Applicant Guide(PDF, 918KB)
If, after reviewing the guide you still need assistance, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. Include:
- your contact details
- reference number of the position
- a full description of your query.
City jobs
Learn more about working with City of Gold Coast from some of our valued team members:
Inclusion & diversity
Inclusion and diversity are more than just words at City of Gold Coast. We celebrate an inclusive workplace culture that promotes and values diversity. Our employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas. At the City of Gold Coast, we see all forms of diversity as real value for the City and a reflection of our community.
Graduate Academy
Our Graduate Academy is a 12-month early career development program. It offers university graduates a blend of professional training and hands-on involvement.
Positions are available across a wide variety of streams: engineering, digital and data, business and management, environment, sustainability and planning.
Apply for graduate opportunities now
Apprenticeships
We advertise apprenticeship opportunities on eRecruit when positions become vacant. These opportunities can cover trades such as:
- mechanical
- painting
- plumbing
- boilermaker
- fitter and turner
If you're considering an apprenticeship with us, please email careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au for more information.
Student work experience
Our Student Placement Program aims to help students gain real world skills to complement their studies. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
- you must be currently studying
- the placement must be relevant to your area of study
- your education provider must provide insurance coverage for the duration of the placement.
To register your interest please email careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter, outlining the below:
- the name of your current course or school
- the date you are available from
- the total number of days of work experience you need
- the reason you want to complete your placement at the City of Gold Coast
- a copy of your academic transcript (if applicable).
Placement availability depends on the business' capacity to provide students an effective on-the-job experience. We try to accommodate as many students as possible but can't guarantee placement.
Employee benefits
Flexible work options that enhance work and life balance, generous superannuation and a social club are benefits. Find out more below.
Working hours
We offer employees access to flexible work options* that enhance their work life balance, including:
- nine-day fortnights
- flexible work arrangements.
*where operational requirements permit
Salary
- The current Certified Agreement contains provisions for increases in pay. View the current Certified Agreement(PDF, 2MB)
- Salaries and wages are paid weekly into a nominated bank account.
- City employees receive a generous superannuation payment:
(a) 10% in the first year and 12% thereafter, or
(b) 12% from the first year if the employee also contributes 6%.
Vehicles
- Senior executives receive vehicle allowance.
- All employees have the option to buy a vehicle under our novated leasing scheme.
Other employee benefits
- salary sacrifice provisions, vehicles on novated lease and superannuation
- study allowance provisions, plus a strong emphasis on developing our people
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides 24-hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families. The program covers both personal and work-related problems
- employee gyms based at the Nerang and Bundall offices
- active Social Club with weekly raffles and various events throughout the year
- Corporate Health Plan with Bupa and Medibank
- Commonwealth Bank (corporate bank) discounted home and personal loan rates
- provision for employees to apply for mid-career breaks after 7 years' service
- standard 4 weeks annual leave each year (plus 17.5% loading, not including Executive positions)
- three weeks of personal leave per annum (including leave to care for family)
- a range of other generous leave entitlements
- paid maternity leave – up to 12 weeks, and paid paternity leave – 1 week
- ability to take long service leave pro-rata after 7 years of service.