Our Recruitment Process

Wanting to apply for a position at Council? Learn about our application and recruitment process.

Applying at Council

Your application should include:

  • A current Resume
  • A cover letter addressing the Application Criteria
  • Copies of any tickets or qualifications relevant to the position you have applied for ad identified on the position description

It is preferred that documents are attached to your job application are in a PDF format however DOC (Word) format will also be accepted.

If you do not have access to a computer or internet, you can apply using a mobile device or use Council's free public computers located at our regions Libraries.

Cover Letter

To assist you in completing your application, we’ve provided a cover letter template to utilise.

For the selection panel to consider your application you are required to demonstrate your suitability for the position.

Prior to preparing your cover letter, read through the job advertisement and position description to understand the requirements of the position.

Your cover letter should outline how you meet the Application Criteria within the job advertisement. Ensure you use examples relevant to the position responsibilities and requirements throughout your application.

When outlining the Application Criteria in your cover letter, you will be required to title each Application Criteria so that your suitability for the position is clear to the selection panel to determine your suitability for the position.

When applying for positions at Council your cover letter will automatically save to your profile. The Application Criteria may change between jobs you are applying for therefore please ensure you update and check that your cover letter is applicable to the position you are currently applying for and addresses the correct Application Criteria.

Resume

It is compulsory to submit a current resume which should include:

  • Contact details
  • Employment history
  • Qualifications, tickets, licences and training
  • Professional memberships (optional)
  • Referees

You will be required to provide two current work-related referees that you have reported to and who will have firsthand knowledge of your work performance.

If you have not yet entered the workforce you can provide two referees that are your teachers/lecturers, sports coaches and/or work experience/volunteer supervisors.

The panel will confirm referee details at interview to ensure they are current.

Closing Date 

Applications are to be submitted through the online recruitment system before the closing date. The position will automatically be removed from Council’s website on the closing date advised on the job advertisement. Late applications cannot be submitted online.

Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applications are to be submitted electronically.

Lodging your application

All applications are to be submitted online.

Once you select the job you would like to apply for click the ‘Apply’ icon. You will then be prompted to create a profile. Your profile will require a unique email address which cannot be used by friends/relatives to create their profile as it will contain your personal information.

You will only be required to create a profile on our online recruitment system once, however, ensure all details are kept up to date and relevant to the position you are applying for prior to submitting a new job application.

You will then be required to follow the prompts when submitting your application. As part of your application you will be required to upload a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format (PDF preferred).

Job Alerts

You can keep up to date with all Council’s job vacancies by signing up to job alerts. You will receive an email to notify you when a job suited to you becomes available.

  1. Access Council's recruitment portal.
  2. Create a recruitment profile or sign in to your account.
  3. Under the Job Alert section, click the '+Add Alert' button.
  4. Fill in all relevant fields by selecting the type of job you're interested in.
  5. Press the save button.

Withdrawing an Application

If you have decided to withdraw your application for a position you can remove your application anytime throughout the recruitment process. Once your application has been withdrawn, you will not be able to reapply for the position.

  1. Access Council’s recruitment portal.
  2. Sign in to your account.
  3. Under the My Applications section, select the application you would like to withdraw.
  4. Press the 'Withdraw' button.
  5. You will be required to submit the reason for withdrawing your application.
  6. Press the 'Withdraw' button.
  7. Your application has now been withdrawn.

Need Assistance?

If you need more information about our recruitment process or have any questions which haven’t been answered, please reach out to our recruitment team on (07) 4936 8352 or email employment@rrc.qld.gov.au.

You can also download our Application Guide for additional information. 

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