Business and Investment

Doing business with council

Procurement related information, including tenders, quotations, expressions of interest and items for sale

The Burdekin is located just 70km south of Townsville, where unspoilt natural beauty meets a thriving rural community right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. The Shire is in excess of 5,000 square kilometres and home to an estimated 17,077 people

Industry Workshops

Training and information workshops to help our local businesses and tourism ventures grow and make use of modern tools and technology

Invest in the Burdekin

Our Council is proactively pursuing sustainable economic development to create employment, wealth and educational opportunities enhancing the lifestyle of our residents and visitors

Business Directory

Find information and contact details of businesses that operate in our region

Make the Cane Change

The Burdekin’s 2022 sugar cane crushing season has commenced. After a late start we are expecting to finish in December and still have a range of agricultural worker and contractor roles available.

Pick The Burdekin

A range of seasonal jobs are available in the Burdekin across the agriculture and aquaculture sectors. Come to the Burdekin if you are looking for work, are a student looking to make some cash over the holidays or are travelling in Australia and keen to experience life where unspoilt natural beauty meets a thriving and rural community right on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef.