FarOut

FarOut Connecting you to Central West Queensland’s living, working and investment opportunities. We're not a recruitment agency, we have nothing to sell.

Central West Queensland has a ton of untapped potential, and we’re here to help you make the most of it. Whether it be a lifestyle change, a working opportunity or an investment move, here you’ll find a genuine lens and the support to help you make the most of the land of plenty. Our sole aim is to share information and connect people who are interested in making the move to live, work or invest i

n the central west. FarOut is an initiative of the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) which represents the seven local councils of Central West Queensland - Barcaldine, Barcoo, Blackall-Tambo, Boulia, Diamantina, Longreach and Winton. RAPAD is an ASIC listed, not for profit company established in 1992. FarOut is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through its Remote Area Board (RAB) funding, and the RDA Central and Western Queensland.

🤩 Friendly communities, new opportunities, and dream jobs! Welcome to Central West Queensland! Central West Hospital and...
20/02/2026

🤩 Friendly communities, new opportunities, and dream jobs! Welcome to Central West Queensland! Central West Hospital and Health Service has a number of career opportunities currently open - take a look: https://www.seek.com.au/Central-West-Health-Service-jobs/at-this-company

Friendly communities, new opportunities, and dream jobs! What do you love most about living and working in the Central West? Find out more about what lights ...

Ready to step into a leadership role where your work genuinely makes an impact? Barcoo Shire Council is looking for its ...
20/02/2026

Ready to step into a leadership role where your work genuinely makes an impact? Barcoo Shire Council is looking for its next Finance Manager. 👇👇👇

💼 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵?

Barcoo Shire Council is seeking a Finance Manager to lead our financial operations and support sustainable service delivery across one of Australia’s most unique regions.

👉 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲
Reporting to the Director of Community and Corporate Services, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership with a strong focus on ⤵️

🔹Asset accounting and asset management reporting
🔹Grant funding management and acquittals
🔹Financial reporting, budgeting and advice
🔹Insurance coordination
🔹Team leadership and development

👉 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂
You’ll bring experience or knowledge in local government finance, particularly asset management and grant acquittals. Experience with Practical (PCS) is highly regarded. ✅

CPA/CA (or working towards) is desirable, along with strong leadership, communication and the ability to thrive in a remote environment.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
✔ Competitive salary + allowances
✔ 5 weeks annual leave + loading
✔ Subsidised accommodation
✔ Flexible work options
✔ Training and development opportunities

👉 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄
Send your resume to [email protected] or find more detail on Seek 🔗 https://www.seek.com.au/job/90211841?ref=cm-ui

✨ 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶? 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦! https://www.barcoo.qld.gov.au

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹🌵
Located in Far West Queensland in the heart of the Channel Country, Barcoo Shire covers almost 62,000 square kms and includes the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah. It’s where the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers meet to form the famous Cooper's Creek.

✈️ Birth place of Qantas, home of the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach is the biggest little town in the we...
06/02/2026

✈️ Birth place of Qantas, home of the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach is the biggest little town in the west - and could just be the place for you!

Longreach Regional Council has a number of positions available, take a look:

✅Part - time Assistant Educator (Temporary)
✅Casual Assistant Educator
✅Mechanic
✅Leading Hand Mechanic
✅Concrete Formsetter

Find out more: https://www.longreach.qld.gov.au/Live-and-Work/Careers/Current-Vacancies

We are looking for a Leading Hand Mechanic. If you are a hands -on Leader with a passion for working with heavy machinery, take pride in your work, enjoy mentoring others and value the opportunity to contribute to your local community, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Longreach:
✅Part - time Assistant Educator (Temporary)
✅Casual Assistant Educator
✅Mechanic
✅Leading Hand Mechanic
✅ConcreteFormsetter

For all position descriptions and more info about a career with Council visit: www.longreach.qld.gov.au/Live-and-Work/Careers/Current-Vacancies

06/02/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺!

Our job sites really know how to start the day on a good note! 😍

⭐️ Need a break from the city lifestyle and are seeking a better work/life balance, Barcaldine Regional Council is waiti...
06/02/2026

⭐️ Need a break from the city lifestyle and are seeking a better work/life balance, Barcaldine Regional Council is waiting for you! Council currently has a number of vacancies.

🤗 Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of regional living.

📍 The Barcaldine Region is located in central west Queensland approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, covering an area of 53,677 sq km with an estimated population of 2,900 people.

🤠 The region is one of the largest cattle producing regions in Central Western Queensland and also has a productive sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industry with the prospect of mining.

🚨 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚨

From supervisors to operators, admin to trades - there’s a role waiting for you.

📍 Barcaldine | Alpha | Aramac | Regional
🗓 Multiple roles closing 8 & 15 February 2026

👉 View positions & apply now: https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/Our-Council/Careers

💡 Don’t see the right fit? Expressions of Interest open all year.

🌅 Talk about opening up horizons! Take a break from the urban grind and build your career with Diamantina Shire Council ...
06/02/2026

🌅 Talk about opening up horizons! Take a break from the urban grind and build your career with Diamantina Shire Council in the heart of Outback Queensland. 👇

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Join Diamantina Shire Council and build your career in the heart of Outback Queensland 🌵

We have multiple full-time and trainee roles available, including corporate, technical and outdoor positions.

✨ Great career opportunities
🏜️ Unique outback lifestyle
👨‍👩‍👧 Inclusive schools & council-run playgroups in Birdsville & Bedourie

📧 Apply now by emailing your resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications to
[email protected]

⏰ Applications close 5:00pm, Wednesday 18 February 2026

Diamantina Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

👉 See the graphic below for the full list of roles 👇

🚧 Be part of a team that keeps our region moving- Labourer / Plant Operators (Blackall) Blackall-Tambo Regional Council ...
06/02/2026

🚧 Be part of a team that keeps our region moving- Labourer / Plant Operators (Blackall)

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is looking for motivated and committed applicants to join its Works Department.
✨ Based in beautiful Blackall you'll also enjoy:
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Up to 18% Super (conditions apply)
• Benefits under our EBA

🔧 What You’ll Need:
• White Card
• HR driver’s licence
• Plant tickets & operating experience
• Positive, flexible attitude
• Physically fit for outdoor work
• Commitment to safe work practices

📄 How to Apply:
www.btrc.qld.gov.au
[email protected]

⏰ Applications close:
12 February 2026 at 2:00pm

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – Labourer / Plant Operators (Blackall) 🌟

Blackall- Tambo Regional Council is looking for motivated and committed applicants to join our Works Department in Blackall.

💼 About the Role
You’ll carry out a variety of labouring and plant operating tasks across the Works Department—every day is different, and your work will make a real impact in our community.

✨ Why Join Us?
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Up to 18% Super (conditions apply)
• Benefits under our EBA

🔧 What You’ll Need:
• White Card
• HR driver’s licence
• Plant tickets & operating experience
• Positive, flexible attitude
• Physically fit for outdoor work
• Commitment to safe work practices

📄 How to Apply:
www.btrc.qld.gov.au
[email protected]

⏰ Applications close:
12 February 2026 at 2:00pm

Be part of a team that keeps our region moving. Apply today!

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100 Galah Street
Longreach, QLD
4370

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