Diamantina Shire Council

Looking for a unique leadership opportunity? The Director Infrastructure Services role with Diamantina Shire Council offers a chance to make a lasting impact in one of Queensland’s most distinctive regions. Based in Bedourie, this position involves managing vital services such as roads, water supply, and community facilities. You’ll oversee council fleet operations, lead a small team, and work closely with experienced consultants to deliver key infrastructure projects like the final section of sealed road between Birdsville and Mount Isa. Diamantina Shire spans nearly 95,000 km² of breathtaking Outback landscapes, including iconic towns like Birdsville and Betoota. The region is known for world-famous events such as the Birdsville Races and the Big Red Bash, making it an extraordinary place to work and live. Benefits for candidates: Competitive remuneration package, including quality housing and airfare allowance. Six weeks’ annual leave to help maintain work-life balance. A chance to lead landmark projects in a supportive, close-knit community. How to apply: Visit https://lnkd.in/g6kfp4vs to review the Information Pack and Position Requirements. For a confidential discussion, contact Chris Georgiadis on 0439 813 310. Applications close at 9am on Monday, 3 February 2025. #InfrastructureLeadership #OutbackQLD #LocalGovernmentJobs #ExecutiveOpportunities

🌟 We’re Hiring! Be a Key Part of Our Team at Diamantina Shire Council 🌟 📍 Location: Bedourie 📋 Position: Stores and Procurement Advisor 💼 Department: Corporate Services – Finance Are you ready to lead procurement and stores operations while driving innovation and excellence? Diamantina Shire Council is seeking a passionate Stores and Procurement Advisor to join our dynamic team. What You’ll Do: ✅ Design and implement effective procurement frameworks. ✅ Supervise and mentor staff to achieve Council objectives. ✅ Manage tender processes and provide contract management advice. ✅ Deliver training to ensure compliance with procurement standards and legislation. ✅ Work collaboratively to simplify processes and enhance efficiency. What We’re Looking For: 🌟 High-level communication and negotiation skills. 🌟 Expertise in procurement, contract management, and tendering systems. 🌟 Proven ability to innovate and implement business improvements. 🌟 A team player with leadership experience and a drive for excellence. 🎓 Qualifications/Experience: 🔸Certificate III/IV in Procurement or Business (or equivalent experience). 🔸Strong IT skills, especially in MS Office and procurement software. 🔸Prior experience in local government settings is highly valued! 📌 Why Join Us? 🔸Be part of a vibrant community passionate about teamwork and innovation. 🔸Professional growth opportunities with pathways to management roles. 🔸A chance to make a real impact while enjoying the stunning landscapes of Bedourie. 💼 Apply Today and Shape the Future of Procurement Excellence! Visit https://lnkd.in/gHzuWMuX for the full job description and application details. #HiringNow #ProcurementJobs #JoinOurTeam

📣 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 – 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 Council invites tenders for the management and lease of Bedourie Tourist Park (Nappa Street, Bedourie QLD). The agreement includes a three-year lease for the 2.066ha site. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: • 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: TC2024013 • 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 4:30pm, Friday, 31 January 2025 • 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Contact Brent Reeman at brent.reeman@diamantina.qld.gov.au or visit Council’s office at 17 Herbert St, Bedourie QLD. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkvX4buN Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

📣 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 – 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 Diamantina Shire Council is seeking tenders for the lease and management of Birdsville Tourist Park (51 Florence St, Birdsville QLD). The agreement includes a three-year lease for the 9.896ha site. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: • 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: TC2024014 • 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 4:30pm, Friday, 31 January 2025 • 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Contact Brent Reeman at brent.reeman@diamantina.qld.gov.au or visit Council’s office at 17 Herbert St, Bedourie QLD. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gvdvp8Zg. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

🎄 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀... 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗢𝗕! 🎄 Are you ready for a unique adventure in the heart of the Australian Outback? 🌟 We’re excited to announce 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 in the charming towns of 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲 and 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲. These towns offer an extraordinary opportunity to be part of vibrant, close-knit communities. 💼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲! Diamantina Shire Council is hiring across various roles. Whether you're a tradie, administrator, or community enthusiast, there’s a role waiting for you! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 Working with the Diamantina Shire Council means being part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and community spirit. Enjoy professional development opportunities and experience the beauty and adventure of living in Australia’s stunning Outback. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 to explore current job vacancies and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gHzuWMuX 👉𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁! 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! #NewYearNewJob #OutbackAdventure #DiamantinaShire #CareerOpportunities #OutbackQueensland #DiscoverDiamantina

“We had a recent visit from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority and met with their CEO and our Regional Liaison Officer to discuss challenges from flooding and funding programs and opportunities within our Shire. They commented how impressed they were by the high quality of our roads, and I must say I feel very proud as our CEO when our work is noticed so I would like to extend a very big congratulations to our field teams, contractors and others past and present who contribute to this important work.” Julianne Meier Chief Executive Officer Diamantina Shire Council Image 1: Diamantina Shire Council Mayor Francis Murray and Works Manager Kevin Barr met with Queensland Reconstruction Authority to inspect our roads earlier this month.

📣 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 📰Click here to read 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUGcMJbS ☕Enjoy!

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 Diamantina Shire Council seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to step into the pivotal role of 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿. This role is integral to the council's operations, requiring you to oversee and support the financial administration of the organisation. You will supervise junior staff, collaborate with executive teams, and ensure adherence to best practices in finance, accounting, and compliance. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: ✅ Deliver accurate and timely financial reports to senior management. ✅ Supervise payroll, creditors, debtors, and inventory processes, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and audit standards. ✅ Prepare and manage reconciliations, tax submissions, and government reporting. ✅ Assist in the development and management of budgets and financial audits. ✅ Administer federal and state grants, including reporting and compliance. ✅ Lead and motivate a team of finance staff, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. ✅ Uphold council policies on Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment where innovation, quality, and accountability are at the forefront. As a Senior Finance Officer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the council's financial integrity and strategic direction. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿? Visit Diamantina Shire Council - Job Vacancies for more details and to apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHzuWMuX We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

🎶 Exciting news! Greg Donovan and his team are thrilled to announce their return to the roots of the iconic Big Red Bash with an intimate, unforgettable concert featuring the legendary John Williamson, set atop the breathtaking Big Red! 🌄

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 Take the lead in shaping unforgettable visitor experiences as our 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 in Birdsville! Work with a passionate team to deliver exceptional service, foster community connections, and drive sustainable tourism in one of Australia’s most iconic regions. Join Diamantina Shire Council and make your mark in the heart of outback Queensland. Learn more at 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gRcVWCTk