Applying for a job with us | Redland City Council
Council service closures over Easter holidays

Customer service centres & libraries will be closed on Good Friday (29 March) through to Easter Monday (1 April). Waste Transfer Stations will be closed Good Friday. Bins will be collected as normal.

Further information

Applying for a job with us

We are delighted you are interested in exploring a career with Redland City Council. Here is key information about how to find and apply for a job with us.

Finding current available opportunities

  • View current opportunities with us on our Recruitment Portal.
  • Access the job advertisement, Position Description and relevant application instructions. To find the Position Description:
    • scroll to the bottom of the screen on the relevant job advertisement
    • click on the Position Description link to open a PDF copy of the Position Description.

Prepare your application

When you apply for a job with Council, you will need to submit a resume-based application. The advertisement will specify the application requirements. More information: 

Submit your application

Submit your application with Council online via our Recruitment Portal.

  1. Click on the link to our Recruitment Portal.
  2. View our current vacancies and select the job you wish to apply for.
  3. Click on the Apply button at the top left of your screen.
  4. You will then need to sign in to your user account, or sign up as a new user and then follow the instructions.

Please also see our Frequently asked questions page or view our Guide for Candidates - Recruitment Portal for more instructions and help.

Assessment of your application

  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to advise it has been successfully received by Council.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend the next stage(s) of the process (telephone or video interview, face-to-face interview or other assessment).
  • Applicants who were not shortlisted will be notified in writing by email.
  • Once the preferred applicant has been identified, a member of the selection panel will contact the applicant's referees.
  • The successful applicant will be made a verbal job offer which will be confirmed in writing.
  • Applicants who took part in the selection process but who were unsuccessful will be advised of the outcome by the selection panel.

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