Current Vacancies

To apply for a position with Gunnedah Shire Council, please visit the Careers at Council page and review the relevant position advertisement. Each role includes a series of screening questions designed to gather information about your background, skills, and work experience. You will also be required to upload supporting documentation as part of your application. At a minimum, applicants are generally required to provide a current Resume and a copy of their Driver’s Licence. Some positions may also request a Cover Letter and copies of relevant qualifications or certifications.

Documents should preferably be uploaded as PDF files, or alternatively as Word documents to ensure accessibility. Please note that your application will not be considered complete until all required steps have been finalised and you have clicked “Submit”. A confirmation email will then be sent to your nominated email address shortly after submission.

If you experience any difficulties completing the online application process, or are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Recruitment Team via peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6740 2100. Applications, and requests for assistance, can only be accepted within the timeframe specified in the position advertisement.

Please note that applications submitted via email or provided as hard copies to Customer Service will not be accepted or retained as valid applications, unless explicitly stated otherwise within the relevant position advertisement.

Each position advertised will clearly state the application closing date and time within the introduction section of the advertisement.

Positions at Gunnedah Shire Council are typically advertised for between two and four weeks, depending on a range of internal and external factors. In some cases, interviews may be scheduled before the advertisement closing date, particularly where there is a high volume of suitable applicants. However, no employment offers will be made until the advertisement has officially closed.

If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to maximise the opportunity for your application to be reviewed and screened by the hiring panel. All unsuccessful applicants will be notified via phone or email in the weeks following the closing date of the advertisement.

You are not required to bring any documentation to your interview. All documents submitted as part of your application will be provided to the interview panel prior to your interview for review and reference.

Yes, each position advertised by Gunnedah Shire Council is treated as a separate application process. You are welcome to apply for any positions that match your skills, experience, and interests.

Each position advertisement will identify the relevant Recruiting Manager responsible for the role, along with a contact phone number available during business hours. Alternatively, you may contact Gunnedah Shire Council directly via council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6740 2100, and your enquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate Recruiting Manager or the People & Culture team.