Careers with Council
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Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future and choose a career that suits your lifestyle. As the second largest council in Australia, we have a wide range of job opportunities available.
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Early careers program
We are always looking for the next gen of GC Shapers whether that's graduates, trainees, apprentices or people seeking work experience. Find out what's on offer.
Our employment conditions
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.
Employee benefits
We have a wide range of benefits for employees. Find out more below.
Working hours
We offer employees access to flexible work options* that enhance their work life balance, including:
- 9-day fortnights
- flexible work arrangements.
*where operational requirements permit
Salary
- Our Certified Agreement contains provisions for increases in pay. View the current Certified Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
- Salaries and wages are paid fortnightly into a nominated bank account
- City employees receive the following superannuation payment:
(a) 11.5% super contributions as standard, or
(b) 12% in the first year of employment when an employee voluntary super contributions is made
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) provides 24-hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families. The program covers both personal and work-related problems
- Access to over 350 fitness facilities via Fitness Passport
- 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 of 1 week
- Ability to take long service leave pro-rata after 7 years of service
Need help?
For assistance, please email us at recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. If you are referring to a particular job, please include your contact details, reference number of the position and full details of your query.