About North Burnett Regional Council
What is North Burnett Regional Council?
North Burnett Regional Council serves six rural towns (Gayndah, Mundubbera, Monto, Biggenden, Eidsvold and Mount Perry) across 19,700 km² of inland Queensland — national parks, citrus orchards and cattle country.
Where will I work?
Most roles are based in Gayndah, with location often negotiable across the region's offices.
What is the North Burnett Regional Council team like?
A small, close-knit council team covering community development, executive support, works, health and safety and corporate services.
Work-Life Balance
Office roles are advertised with the schedule as a labelled field: "Schedule: 9-day fortnight" — the ads pitch it directly as work-life balance, "allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location".
Perks and Benefits
- 9-day fortnight on office roles
- Queensland local-government superannuation
- Relaxed rural lifestyle with negotiable work locations