Expressions of Interest

Casual Employment

Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from applicants that would like to be on-call for casual employment on an “as and when required” basis. Applications are welcome for a variety of positions, including but not limited to Labourers & Plant Operators for the Operational Works and Town Services departments, Administration Officers, Roadhouse Attendants and Visitor Information Officers.

We can add you to our casual recruitment pool and let you know when work is available.

Here's what to do:

1. Update your resume with your current contact details and work history. Always make sure your email and phone number are correct. If we can't contact you, we can't offer you work.

2. Write a short letter that outlines what type of work you are looking for and what skills you have that would be useful to Council.

3. Email your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For further information, please contact our Group Manager People, Culture and Safety, Alison Lamb on (07) 4658 6919. Barcoo Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, Barcoo region is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometres in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.

The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers, the Thomson and Barcoo meet to form a creek the Cooper Creek.

Rich in history, the Barcoo Shire has an outback experience to offer everyone. Along with unique rustic landscapes, distinctive flora and fauna, spectacular wildlife, freshwater fishing, golf, bird watching and stunning sunsets. The Barcoo is also home to Magee’s Shanty, birth place of the famous Bush Christening renowned by Banjo Paterson.

The welcoming three outback towns of Windorah, Jundah and Stonehenge can all be easily accessed via sealed roads and are located within a leisurely drive to the major towns of Longreach or Quilpie.

Barcoo Shire is the gateway to Birdsville, Bedourie, Innaminka, Quilpie, Longreach and Winton to the north.