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    4.0(40 ratings)
    Career development
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    Benefits & perks
    3.3(40 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(40 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.4(40 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.3(40 ratings)
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    1.0
    Development Services
    Apr 2026
    Sunshine Coast QLD4 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    Civil 'scamming' - not civil service.
    The good thingsFlexible work schedule & locations (WFH), 9 day fortnight, superannuation benefits, regular salary increases in line with financial year.
    The challengesThere is a strong emphasis on reducing public service in favour of cost saving. It is becoming increasingly difficult to deliver good results for the people of the Sunshine Coast due to micromanagement. It's very evident that few employees care about the region they are working for.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Senior Planner
    Jul 2025
    Sunshine Coast QLD6 to 7 years in the role, former employee
    It has its challenges, and I can see how some don't like it, but I overall enjoyed working here, and would recommend it as part of a well-rounded career.
    The good thingsInteresting work, opportunity for different experiences
    The challengesToo easy for people to 'disappear into the machine'
    2.0
    Skilled Parks Worker
    Oct 2023
    Sunshine Coast QLD11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Sunshine Coast Council gives you all the tools to make a difference but lets you do none
    The good thingsYou get to meet some amazing people, both employees or the public.
    The challengesManagement thinks of you as a hindrance, lower class
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Property
    Jul 2021
    Disappointing.
    The good thingsGovernment perks and RDO.
    The challengesTeam had no experience and wasted time so unnecessary tasks and avoiding undertaking required tasks.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Human Resources
    Feb 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Definitely recommend working here.
    The good thingsAn outstanding team culture, supportive managers & work-life balance through 9-day fortnight arrangements. Great range of employee perks including the wellbeing initiative (Fitness Passport) & employer super contributions above the super guarantee.
    The challengesSystems & approvals in any government organisation can be complex for new employees to grasp but once comprehended, it enables to see the 'bigger picture'. Career progression can be competitive too but for those dedicated to the goal, it can also very rewarding.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Role
    Feb 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Would work at SCRC again in a heartbeat.
    The good thingsCompany is very supportive and staff are friendly
    The challengesNo real challenges, just learning new systems and procedures.
    5.0
    Payroll Officer
    Feb 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best workplace in Australia
    The good thingsAn awesome organisation to work for. People are motivated and morale is always high. There are many of opportunities for project work and career progression which is great for job satisfaction. There's also plenty of variety in the role, no day is ever the same. They encourage work-life balance by offering a 9-day fortnight and flexible working arrangements.
    The challengesSome systems and processes can be complex like any other local government.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Solutions Architect
    Feb 2021
    Great employer that I plan on staying with for many years to come
    The good thingsI've been with the Council for over 12 years and in that time had the opportunity to learn and develop within my career, try new projects and roles and am now on my 3rd permanent role. There are some great benefits such as the '9 day working fortnight', subsidized private health care, access to the fitness passport and additional employer super contributions.
    The challengesIt can be difficult to progress within the organisation due to so many staff members choosing to stay with Council long-term meaning less opportunities arising, but if you apply yourself and take any and all opportunities as they arise, have patience and persistance, you will get what you're after.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Project Support
    Feb 2021
    A great place to work.
    The good thingsFlexibility, work collegues.
    The challengesNone in my personal opinion.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Human Resources
    Feb 2021
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    An employer of choice!
    The good thingsA very good place to work. High calibre of people at SCC - most people are exceptional & passionate at what they do. Work/life balance made easy with a 9-day fortnight and flexibility when needed. Was able to complete 2 formal qualifications through SCC - a certificate qualification as well as a degree (granted 5 hours a week study leave to make classes at university).
    The challengesSometimes the workload is a lot, but management is good at listening and making adjustments.
    5.0
    Property Officer
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good lifestyle
    The good thingsFlexible work life balance
    The challengesUnder resourced for workload
    4.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If you are lucky enough to get the opportunity to get a role in Council your experience will be a fulfilling and positive one.
    The good thingsThe people are amazing and are committed to making a difference for the community.
    The challengesIt’s hard to get a permanent role in Council, it is so competitive and so many people are competing from the one job, more often than not the role is already filled by someone in Council or someone they know.
    4.0
    Plumbing Inspector
    Nov 2019
    Great Place to Work
    The good thingsI enjoyed working with the staff , very highly qualified plenty knowledge from other staff to help me with problems. Understanding management. Would recommend any to work there
    The challengesLocation of old records to help our team with issues,before going out for inspection or investigation.
    5.0
    Graphic Designer
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great team, great culture
    The good thingsGreat team, excellent management, great processes and attention to detail.
    The challengesLocation and car parking
    3.0
    Officer
    Sep 2019
    Great place to work - depending on the Branch you work in.
    The good thingsYou reserve great superannuation, Rostered Days off and regular pay increases to your salary for the new financial year.
    The challengesYou have to jump through various ‘hoops’ to have something done and there is a lot of micromanagement
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Geospatial Analyst
    May 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    No encouragement for working efficiently or advancing skills.
    The good thingsWorking with local data
    The challengesToxic work culture,always looking to reduce costs without regard to 'service' quality.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Capital Works Support
    May 2019
    very poorly
    The good thingssome staff are ok to work with
    The challengesmanagament are over the top
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Community department
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging and sometimes rewarding but not worth staying in a negative environment.
    The good thingsSome of the people and the events I delivered.
    The challengesThe people and processes and not willing to change something that had been done in the past.
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Solutions Architect
    May 2019
    Given a choice, choose not to work there!
    The good thingsCan choose your own work.
    The challengesNo direction and lots of meetings with no outcomes.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Corporate
    Oct 2018
    Good staff and team members able to do great things, however support for innovation and empowerment waned in recent years.
    The good thingsGood team members, with great skills, and major initiatives in flight Diversity support
    The challengesLack of empowerment and support for innovation by some of the executive. Limited career development opportunities Salaries for highly skilled workers not competitive. Political
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Support Officer
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Quitting was the best thing I ever did
    The good thingsThe pay is great but your happiness is worth much more
    The challengesManagement needs reviewing. Boss didn’t even know my name half the time! Some teams in council are great and others are horrible
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Bridging & Maintenance
    Sep 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Awesome would recommend to anyone! :)
    The good thingsAwesome people to work with and great benefits + salary. 9 day fortnights are the best and the places you go are numerous!!
    The challengesBeing harassed by people who don't like council but it's really a minor thing
    4.0
    Parks and gardens
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Was good would love too be apart of it again
    The good thingsGood hours and good work environment
    The challengesDidn't find it too challenging
    4.0
    Landscape Architect
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good all round exposure
    The good thingsWork environment and location
    The challengesCommuting from Brisbane
    1.0
    Call Centre Customer Service
    Aug 2017
    Absolutely dreadful, cliques unprofessional, worst management ever encountered.
    The good thingsBeautiful surroundings.
    The challengesWorking with people who had been in the job too long who had no comprehension of customer service, but allowed to keep their job because of the buddy buddy system, and a manager who couldn't even greet their own staff in the morning.
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Parks and Gardens
    Sep 2016
    Maroochydore QLD 45585 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    If you get into the right team then this is a great place to work.
    The good thingsGreat team of people I worked with and the 9 day fortnight is awesome.
    The challengesA lot of change which some people accept and others do not like.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Policy Officer
    Sep 2016
    Nambour QLD 45609 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    With the right skills (and a bit of luck) you can make a positive difference to the community.
    The good thingsGood working environment Friendly supportive staff Ability to make positive change for community
    The challengesBureaucracy Risk adverse Power in the hands of a few
    4.0
    Information Support Analyst
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A workplace that offers diversity, flexibility and security
    The good thingsSunshine Coast Council offers an encouraging environment that enables the employee the opportunity to progress their career, through training opportunities, mentoring and ongoing support.
    The challengesSometimes working in an environment that is under constant public scrutiny can be a challenge, as you don't always have absolute freedom to be innovative.
    4.0
    Junior Civil Designer
    Feb 2016
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Opportunity offered - opportunity taken.
    The good thingsTrusted and respected as a professional designer.
    The challengesBalancing political influence, community expectation, budget and quality outcomes for the community.
    4.0
    Team Leader
    Oct 2015
    Great people, good balance, plenty of challenges and its a progressive place to work.
    The good thingsThere is good support for a work life balance and staff generally support each other in there work. There is a culture of innovation and forward thinking which makes work exciting and people productive
    The challengesThere is lots of general work and special projects on that make time management difficult. Also there have been many org changes which hopefully will settle down. The state meddles in our award conditions. which
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