We are hiring

We have several financial roles available and are looking for individuals that have a passion for supporting businesses to achieve their service outcomes.
Tertiary education in accounting, commerce, or equivalent is essential.
Local Government experience, CPA or CA qualifications are desired.

Below are a couple of positions we are currently recruiting: 

• Financial Accounting - Reconciliations, compliance reporting, legislation application, grant management
• Payroll - compliance reporting, employee entitlement management, taxation
• Management Accounting – budget creation, funding source management, financial planning

If this sounds like you, send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to careers@clarence.nsw.gov.au

Contact our Finance and Systems Manager Kate on (02) 6643 0809 for more specific information. 

With an unprecedented residential construction boom in the Clarence Valley well and truly underway, we have added positions to ensure we continue to provide quality customer-focused and professional building services to the industry and the community.

Do you have qualifications in Building Surveying and are looking for your next career move to the beautiful Clarence Valley?

Do you have a strong ability to build internal and external relationships and professional networks to promote collaboration?

Whilst previous experience within the local council is desirable, it is not essential.

If this sounds like you, send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to careers@clarence.nsw.gov.au

For more information, contact our Land Use and Planning Manager Murray on (02) 6643 0287

Do you want a town planning role where you can make a real difference on the ground?

Due to its beautiful natural environment and enviable lifestyle, the Clarence Valley is currently experiencing a significant increase in new development, and we need an experienced development planner to deliver best-practice outcomes for our community, the environment and the development industry. Our Development Services section has an unique opportunity for a highly motivated town planner to join our organisation.

With experience working across the development assessment discipline and in delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers, you will provide professional advice across development applications, business reform and have opportunities to contribute to improving our planning instruments. The successful applicant will have experience under the New South Wales planning framework, be outcomes-focused and contribute to the creation well-designed, sustainable and connected communities.

True to the Clarence Valley Council being an innovative workplace, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including an option for a complete remote working arrangement for the right applicant.

If this sounds like you, send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to careers@clarence.nsw.gov.au

For more information, contact our Land Use and Planning Manager Murray on (02) 6643 0287

Calling on all engineers (young and old) looking for a challenge. If you are looking for a sea or a tree change in the heart of the Northern Rivers then look no further than the Clarence Valley.  We are after someone who has a passion for delivering a range of infrastructure for the community.  

If you have an interest in the following areas and are looking for a rewarding challenge then please lodge an expression of interest including a brief cover letter and resume to careers@clarence.nsw.gov.au  .

Clarence Valley Council offers very attractive and flexible working conditions. 

Salary by negotiation.

Some of the engineers we are looking for include:  

• Water
• Sewer
• Stormwater/Flooding
• Roads (maintenance or construction)
• Civil designers
• Drafting
• Projects Engineer/Manager  
• Development Engineers
• Surveillance Officers
• Traffic