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Working for council

Mackay Regional Council offers flexible working arrangements, self study assistance, health and well-being intiatives, generous superannuation, relocation assistance and short term rental assistance. 

Employment benefits

All staff are employed under the terms of the Mackay Regional Council Certified Agreement 2008.

Hours

Salaried employees under the Mackay Regional Council Certified Agreement 2008, work 36.25 hours per week.

Outdoor employees under the Mackay Regional Council Certified Agreement 2008, work 38 hours per week.

Overtime

All approved overtime is applied at applicable penalty rates.  Alternatively, where approved, employees can take time off in lieu (TOIL) for additional hours worked.

Vehicle

In some instances, employees may be supplied with a work vehicle which may be used to travel to and from work.

Superannuation

Mackay Regional Council contributes 12% superannuation when the employee contributes 6% towards superannuation under the Mackay Regional Council Certified Agreement 2008.

Health and well-being initiatives

Some of the health and well-being initiatives supplied by Mackay Regional Council include:

  • Discounts on massage and naturopath
  • Corporate rate gym memberships
  • Mole scan checks
  • Pilates
  • Performance @ Work - 12 month discounts program at various local retailers

Annual leave

All full-time employees are entitled to a choice of either four or five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Corporate structure

The current organisational structure aligns council's five departments and its business units with Corporate Plan goals and objectives, giving a much clearer focus to council's overall direction.

The departments mirror council's standing committees and reflect council's move towards being more responsive, capable and dynamic. 

View council's corporate structure.

Culture and Values

Guiding principles are the 'core values' upon which council decisions are made and actions are taken.

Councillors and staff of Mackay Regional Council are committed to following principles as a guide to all decisions and actions.

Service

Recognition that service to our community is our reason for being.

Integrity

Integrity Acting in an honest, impartial and trustworthy manner and engendering a confidence within both our community and our organisation that this is the case.

Excellence

Delivering quality outcomes based on reliable information, a responsive approach and driven by the desire to continuously improve.

Valuing people

Valuing the contribution that people inside and outside the organisation make to the achievement of the city's vision.

Commitment to the region

Ensuring actions serve the people of the region and its long term interests

Value

Providing services and facilities that offer value for the community in terms of cost, quality and reliability  and that are economically and ecologically sustainable.

Participation and consultation

Providing genuine opportunities for informed community involvement in decision making in a framework of local democracy.

Code of conduct

The code of conduct prescribes the appropriate behaviour for all officers and employees of Mackay Regional Council.