About Brisbane
 Brisbane is a vibrant city located on Australia’s east coast. Brisbane is known for its subtropical climate and friendly, relaxed outdoor lifestyle.
Almost one million people call Brisbane home. About one thousand new residents move to Brisbane each week.
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in the Asia-Pacific Region, with assets in excess of $12 billion and an annual budget of $1.5 billion.
 Council provides most of the city’s essential services such as:
- roads
- sewerage
- water
- waste
- parks and gardens
- libraries
- sport and recreation facilities
With so many services to provide there are a large number of career opportunities in Council covering a huge variety of work.
Council’s vision, Living in Brisbane 2026, guides all of Council’s activities and highlights how Brisbane’s future will unfold as we head toward 2026.
Working and living in Brisbane
Brisbane is Queensland’s capital and is one hour’s drive to the world famous Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Brisbane is a major commercial, industrial, educational, medical, transport and cultural centre.
Brisbane house prices are more affordable than Sydney. Queensland has the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
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