Benefits of working for us

A career with the Department of Resources will give you the chance to work and learn in a diverse environment.

Our people drive our innovation. With a workforce of more than 1,500 in 40 work centres across regional and metropolitan Queensland, we are connected with each other, our customers and our communities, locally and from afar.

We use our diverse talents, expertise and experience to respond to the changing global landscape—developing new ideas, approaches and partnerships. We actively encourage diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Note: Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Futures team can provide information and support in applying for roles with us. Please call 07 3199 7395 for assistance.

What we offer

We want to foster a healthy, fun and successful work culture for our people, so we offer a broad range of benefits.

• Relocation assistance—including temporary accommodation, storage and transport of your vehicle to new location.
• Regional location allowances—additional allowances are paid in designated rural and remote communities.
• Family friendly and work-life balance—standard 36.25-hour working week, with flexibility to manage your personal commitments.
• Leave options—including recreational leave, parental leave, sick leave, long service leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave.
• Flexible work options—flexible state and finish times, part-time hours and flexible work locations.
• Professional development—LeadR course, GROW coaching, Business Acumen, LinkedIn Learning and the department's iLearn system are available to support lifelong learning and professional development.
• Diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing—a variety of programs and services are available, including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), EAP for First Nations peoples, Fitness Passport, employee networks, Community Recovery Ready Reserves and Staff Alliance.

Read more about the benefits offered at the Department of Resources (PDF, 18.4MB).

Regional opportunities

We have offices across Queensland, providing opportunities for staff based in those areas, or for those who want to relocate. Our relocation guides include information about the offices, as well as an overview of educational institutions in the area, recreational activities and what you can expect to pay for rent and utilities.

• Atherton relocation guide (PDF, 515.5KB)
• Cairns relocation guide (PDF, 556.2KB)
• Longreach relocation guide (PDF, 575.4KB)
• Townsville relocation guide (PDF, 580.8KB)

Find out more

Read about our support for diversity and our community responsibility.