Benefits of Working with Council

Western Downs Regional Council cares about its people and their safety, is future focused and strives to make a real difference to our community. Our values are:

Communication
Leadership
Respect
Balance
Team Work
Accountability

Work/Life Balance

Generous leave, flexible working arrangements, nine day fortnight or 19 day 4 week cycle depending on the position.

Financial Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages including attractive salary, superannuation and employee benefits.
Allowances including Locality and Tool Allowance, may be applicable depending on the position.
Generous superannuation scheme.
Corporate Private Health Plans.
Relocation assistance may also be available for successful candidates for some positions.

Provided uniforms or generous uniform subsidies.
Salary Packaging available – motor vehicles, superannuation, remote area housing (rent), fuel, gas and electricity.

Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing Programs including flu vaccinations, skin checks and discounted health and fitness centre memberships.
Employee Assistance Program – counselling services for all staff and their immediate family.
Mental Health Support - provides assistance with improving your mental wellbeing.
Active social clubs.
Ease of living – free car parking and relaxed regional living. Find out more about our great region here.

Career Progression / Development

Learning and Development opportunities including on-the-job corporate, compliance or technical training.
Grow@Work program - learn skills in other work areas.
Verification Of Competency (VOC) - onsite plant and equipment training.

Study Assistance Programs

Council aims to provide all staff with the opportunity to pursue higher learning and career development opportunities through various levels of financial assistance and study leave.

Western Downs Regional Council levels of assistance are:

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