To work for Brisbane City Council, either:

• search and apply for a specific job online or
• register your interest with our talent pool. We search this pool on a regular basis, matching candidates to specific roles

Find out how to make the most of your resume and cover letter.

Online application tips

To apply online follow these tips:

1. Complete all the fields in your application form.
2. Use a valid email address so we can contact you.
3. If asked send an up-to-date resume. You may also like to send a cover letter.
4. Check your application before you submit it. You can save it then print your answers for a hard copy review.
5. Once the application is completed, click ‘Submit’. We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application.
6. Check your telephone messages and emails regularly as this is how we'll contact you about your application.

In most cases now we don’t ask you to formally address selection criteria. However, if you’re asked to, read the selection criteria tips.

Managing your application

If you want to be considered for roles in Council beyond the specific role/s you are applying for:

• make sure your resume reflects your skills, qualifications and experience. This will help us match you to other vacancies
• update your existing applicant login

Recruitment process

Council's Recruitment Centre wants to:

• attract the right people
• make sure you are given enough information to decide whether the role and Council is for you

The recruitment process will vary depending on the role. The stages include:

1. Assessing your resume and cover letter
   Our recruitment team will assess your resume and covering letter to determine whether you’re suitable for the role. They will look at relevant work experience, training and qualifications.
   
2. Face-to-face interview
   This interview is to determine your ability to perform the role, to get to know you, your skills and experiences and for you to get to know us.
   
   This is a good opportunity to gather as much information as you can and to decide whether the role and Council will be right for you.
   
3. Other candidate assessment
   For some roles, you may need to participate in additional assessment exercises, including:
   
   
   • work preference, skills and attribute testing
   • practical work tests
   • responding to scenarios or case studies
   • pre-interview work (such as preparing a presentation to deliver)
   • role-plays
   • assessment centres (where you engage in group activities with other candidates)
   
   At the interview stage you will receive information to help you prepare where needed.
   
4. Reference checks
   We do at least two reference checks with previous employers. We suggest you contact your referees before we do. We will contact you before doing any reference checks.
   
5. Offer
   If you are the successful candidate, we will make a verbal offer. At this stage we will discuss and agree on your commencement date and the terms and condition of your employment.