Council Jobs in

Australian Capital Territory

There are 10 councils located just outside the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) that deliver vital services to over 750,000 residents. Find your dream job within one of the many local government career areas including finance,  planning, and environment.

The ACT, established between Melbourne and Sydney in the early 20th Century, is home to the capital of Australia, Canberra.

The area surrounding the ACT is known as the Canberra region, covering an area of 48,000km2 in South-Eastern NSW. The region is predominantly rural with major towns being Batemans Bay, Bega, Bowral, Cooma, Crookwell, Goulburn, Mittagong, Moruya, Moss Vale, Narooma, Queanbeyan, Tumut, Yass and Young. It also includes many smaller townships and villages and growing residential and rural-residential areas.

From planning and maintaining infrastructure, managing recreational and cultural facilities, community assets and environmental habitats, to providing community care services for children and aged residents – there are endless opportunities to grow your career in one of the Canberra Region’s councils.

Your career at council starts here. Take the next step in your career by exploring the council jobs available right now in the Canberra region.
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Landscape Crew Member

Moss Vale
Full-time
$67,893.11 - $78,903.26 + 12% Superannuation per annum
Posted: Today
Closes: 11 Aug

Heavy Haul/Plant Operator - Construction

Goulburn, New South Wales
Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: 10 Aug

Plant Operator Maintenance

Cooma
Full-time
$70,187 - $77,473 + 12% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2026-2027)
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: 09 Aug

Compliance Officer Water Wastewater

Cooma
Full-time
$ 94,720- $104,553 + 12% Super
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: 09 Aug

Resource & Waste Facility Attendant

Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: 09 Aug

Camping Ground & Caravan Parks Officer

Cooma
Full-time
$59,965 - $66,191 + 12% Super (Grade 3 of the SMRC Salary System 2026-2027)
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: 30 Jul

Aquatic Programs Team Leader

Pambula, New South Wales
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: 11 Aug

Manager Human Resources

Crookwell
Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: 20 Aug

Town Planner

Bega, New South Wales
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: 13 Aug

Educational Leader (Part Time)

Narooma, New South Wales
Part-time
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: 05 Aug

Fleet Mechanic

Cooma
Full-time
$75,735 - $83,598 + 12% super
Posted: 10 days ago
Closes: 02 Aug

Records Management Officer

Cooma
Full-time
$75,735 - $83,598 + 12% super
Posted: 10 days ago
Closes: 02 Aug

Casual Customer Service Officer

Goulburn, New South Wales
Posted: 10 days ago
Closes: 30 Jul

Temporary HR - Payroll Officer

Moruya, New South Wales
Posted: 11 days ago
Closes: 02 Aug

Temporary Development Assessment Planner (Part-time)

Moruya, New South Wales
Posted: 11 days ago
Closes: 02 Aug

Project Manager

Bega, New South Wales
Posted: 11 days ago
Closes: 06 Aug

Division Manager, Development Services

Moruya, New South Wales
Full-time
Posted: 13 days ago
Closes: 06 Aug
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