About Bundaberg Regional Council
What is Bundaberg Regional Council?
Bundaberg Regional Council is the local government for the Bundaberg Region in Queensland, which its postings call "one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef." Its employee flyer says the council "proudly employs over 900 dedicated employees" and describes itself as "a values-based organisation that is committed to cultivating a positive and inclusive workplace culture grounded in service, purpose, integrity, respect, trust, and initiative." Roles span community services, civil works, waste and recycling, governance, people and culture, and infrastructure planning. The flyer reports that in a May 2024 employee survey "75% of employees who completed the survey said Bundaberg Regional Council is a truly great place to work."
Where will I work?
Work is at council offices, depots and community facilities in the Bundaberg Region, and ten roles are listed on its ApplyNow job board: Administration Support Officer at Childers, Governance Officer, Labourer (Civil), Local Laws Compliance Officer, Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer and others. The roles are at council sites, and the flyer lists "Modern, well-equipped offices, workshops and depots" and "Free secure parking". The flyer also mentions "access to Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs)", but none of the postings says that office roles can be done remotely.
What is the Bundaberg Regional Council team like?
Its employee flyer groups the offer under four headings: Recognise (monthly peer awards, annual values excellence awards, service awards), Equip (leadership training, "Opportunities for secondments and career progression", traineeships and apprenticeships), Reward, and Balance. The postings describe "a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive" and "a supportive and friendly team". The workforce includes office, field and depot staff, and some roles are casual or temporary rather than permanent.
Work-Life Balance
Nine of the ten postings list a "9-day fortnight roster", and the one that does not is the casual Collection Services Plant Operator role. The flyer lists "Rostered Days Off" and says the council "is committed to work life balance and provides many attractive options including: Rostered Days Off (RDOs), access to Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs), and generous leave allowances". The postings do not say how many hours are worked on each of the nine days, and the pay basis for the roster is not stated, so confirm both for the role. The postings add "17.5% leave loading", and the flyer lists "Early access to long service leave".
Perks and Benefits
- 9-day fortnight roster on nine of ten postings
- Salary sacrifice options, 17.5% leave loading and superannuation on top of salary
- Rostered Days Off and access to Flexible Work Arrangements
- Early access to long service leave
- Fitness Passport membership options and corporate health fund benefits
- Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing and mental health support programs
- Professional development training, study assistance and traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Uniform allowance and PPE supplied, and free secure parking