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Hinchinbrook Shire Council offers a wide range of employment opportunities. We have over 120 different types of jobs. Every employee plays a part in making Hinchinbrook Shire a great place to live, work and play.

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Just over an hour's drive north of Townsville, Hinchinbrook is your gateway to the stunning wet tropics. Our Shire is encompassed by ancient tropical rainforest, rugged tropical islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The home of Australia's highest single drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls and the departure point for the iconic wild Hinchinbrook Island. Everything you need to have an quintessential tropical Queensland experience is found in Hinchinbrook, from wilderness, indigenous experience, gourmet local food, history and world class fishing.

For more information regarding the Hinchinbrook Shire please visit the Hinchinbrook Way website.

Development and Planning Trainee

Vacancy Reference Number: 102713 Status: Fixed Term Full Time (1 Year Traineeship) Salary: In accordance with Trainee Wages Applications Close: 5.00pm Monday 7th January 2019

Working under the close direction of the Executive Manager Development, Planning & Environmental Services this position is to provide administrative assistance to the Development and Planning department. This traineeship is an entry level program for people seeking employment within Business Administration. Upon successful completio ...

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Finance Trainee

Vacancy Reference Number: 102503 Status: Fixed Term Full Time (1 Year Traineeship) Salary: In accordance with Traineeship Wages Applications Close: 5.00pm Monday 7th January 2019

Working under the close direction of the Finance Officer – Assets this position is to provide assistance to the Finance Department. This traineeship is an entry level program for people seeking employment within Business Administration/Finance. Upon successful completion of the traineeship the incumbent will obtain a Certification ...

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Customer Service and Records Trainee

Vacancy Reference Number: 102513 Status: Fixed Term Full Time (1 Year Traineeship) Salary: In accordance with Traineeship Wages Applications Close: 5.00pm Monday 7th January 2019

Working under the close direction of the Records Supervisor and the Customer Service Supervisor this position provides efficient and effective quality customer service in Administration, Front Reception and Records Management. This traineeship is an entry level program for people seeking employment in records management and customer service.& ...

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Parks and Gardens Apprentice

Vacancy Reference Number: 102461 Status: Fixed Term Full Time (3 Year Apprenticeship) Salary: In accordance with apprenticeship trade wages Applications Close: 5.00pm Monday 7th January 2019

Working under the close supervision of the Parks and Gardens Supervisor this position performs daily works pertaining to all parks, gardens and horticultural activity and associated works. This apprenticeship is an entry level program for people seeking employment in the Horticulture industry. Upon successful completion of the apprentic ...

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