How to apply for a job with Council
Get tips to prepare your application and apply online for a job at Council.
Apply for a job with Council
Create an online profile in our Talent Community so we can match your skills and interests to new opportunities at Brisbane City Council.
Search current job opportunities and find a job that you want to apply for. Read through the requirements and capabilities.
Your cover letter should explain how you meet them. Get some tips on how to prepare your application.
Once your application is ready, hit the ‘apply’ button and we’ll guide you through the process.
After the closing date of the advertisement, you’ll be informed by telephone or email of the status of your application.
Council will finalise shortlists after the closing date on the advertisement.
You’ll then get a call or an email from us to let you know about the status of your application.
This is an opportunity to ask questions and clarify details about the job. You’ll be able to provide more information about your experience and why you’ll be good for the role.
You may be invited to do the interview via phone, video call or in person.
How to prepare for the interview
Tips and tricks to prepare for questions during the interview stage:
- re-read the key accountabilities of the role
- reflect on how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position
- brainstorm examples of work or study situations where you applied relevant skills and abilities.
You can:
- use notes in the interview as prompts
- share relevant work you have done that demonstrates your skills and abilities.
If your interview is successful, Council will send you a letter to offer you the job.
Opportunities at Brisbane City Council
Prepare your application
What to include:
- one-page cover letter:
- tell us about your capabilities, experience and how you meet the requirements of the role.
- resume (curriculum vitae) including:
- full name
- current contact details
- qualifications
- a concise description of your work experience including dates
- other relevant information.
- referees:
- you’ll need to nominate two recent referees for us to contact.
- we'll notify you before reaching out to your referees. Just make sure they know we’ll be contacting them.
- other documents:
- we may ask you to provide additional documentation depending on the position, such as a copy of your qualifications and work samples.
Support for people with disability
Our award-winning reasonable adjustment policy means that people with disability are not disadvantaged in our recruitment process.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, identify as a person with disability on your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require.
If you’re applying for a job with the assistance of a Disability Employment Service (DES) provider, your case worker can assist you in letting us know about the kind of support you may require.
Working at Council
Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia.
Working in a big organisation though doesn’t mean you’re getting lost in the crowd.
Our people are the driving force, leading the way to make a difference in Brisbane, for Brisbane.
It’s working in an environment of abundant opportunity and diversity.
A workplace with a strong and supportive culture.
Where you feel empowered to put ideas into action.
Where you can have a diverse career path or study while working.
Flexibility and work-life balance while feeling rewarded.
It’s about being part of something bigger, and giving back to our community.
Creating a more liveable, prosperous city, we all call home.
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Frequently asked questions
To apply for a job at Brisbane City Council, check out our current job opportunities.
You can also create an online profile in our Talent Community. Recruiters may then reach out if a suitable role becomes available.
Yes, you can apply for as many as you like.
Yes, you can upload multiple CVs for different roles. It’s a good idea to change your CV for each application so it addresses the requirements of the specific job.