Applying for vacancies
How to apply
- It is mandatory to complete a statement addressing selection criteria if instructed. Applications supplied without a completed selection criteria (when deemed necessary) will not be shortlisted for positions.
- Number all pages and write the applicants name on each page when submitting an application for a vacant position (this includes resumes).
- Complete and submit a Mackay Regional Council job application coversheet when applying for vacant positions (not required for online applications)
Submitting applications
Applications can be submitted to council by:
- Online
- Fax
- Post
- In person
Online
Visit the current vacancies page and select 'apply now' for the position of interest. Please include entire application in one document (including cover sheet, resume and selection criteria).
Email cover letter, resume, selection criteria (if required) and coversheet to jobs@mackay.qld.gov.au.
Fax
Fax cover letter, resume, selection criteria (if required), and coversheet to +61 7 4944 2419
Post
Mail cover letter, resume, selection criteria (if required), and coversheet to:
Manager Human Resources
Mackay Regional Council
PO Box 41
Mackay, QLD 4740
In person
Deliver cover letter, resume, selection criteria (if required), and coversheet to:
Mackay Regional Council
73 Gordon Street
Mackay, QLD 4740
Fact sheets
- Writing Detailed Cover Letters (PDF 27.6 kb)
- Writing Selection Criterias (PDF 69.9 kb)


