Council Jobs in

the Geelong region

Home to over 270,000 residents and rapidly growing, the greater Geelong region is increasing in its popularity as a great place to live and work. An hour’s drive southwest of Melbourne, Geelong is a vibrant city famous for sport and leisure and as the gateway to the surf coast and Great Ocean Road. As Victoria’s largest regional municipality, offering the benefits of city living in a gorgeous seaside location, Geelong really does offer the best of both worlds. 

If you’re seeking a real opportunity to learn and grow, a career at council is the place for you. Whether your interest lies in preserving the beautiful waterfront, or contributing to the economic success of the region via its planning and asset management, tourism, culture and recreation planning and programs, there is no doubt you can find your perfect job within one of the many council career areas available.

Mirroring the diversity of the people it serves, local government recruits its workforce from all different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. In addition, a career at council offers many benefits that support employee wellbeing for an enhanced work/life balance.

Your career at council starts here. Register for Job Alerts when an ideal local government role is advertised in the Geelong region, or browse the vacancies available in other councils in Victoria.