Work+Stay

Civil engineers looking for meaningful projects and a lifestyle change should take a look at this opportunity in regional Victoria.

We are recruiting for two roles within a regional council located in one of northern Victoria’s key hubs:
🟨 Infrastructure Engineer
🟨 Senior Infrastructure Engineer

These roles offer the chance to work on civil infrastructure projects that directly benefit the community, including roads, drainage, culverts and municipal assets.
Competitive salary packages are on offer, ranging from $97,000 to $115,000 + super, along with relocation assistance for the right candidates.

Regional living offers a slower pace, strong community connections and easy access to outdoor recreation, while still providing the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects.

Work+Stay will also support successful candidates through our STAY Program, which includes personalised relocation support, housing guidance, family support and introductions to the local community.

If you are ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and experience regional life, this could be the opportunity for you.

👉 Apply or learn more here: https://adr.to/cj3juai

🌿 What if your morning started with fresh air instead of traffic?

Imagine swapping congestion for open roads.

Short commutes.

Blue skies.

A role where you can actually see the impact of your work.

We’re looking for a Team Leader, Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces for a Regional NSW council approximately 2 hours from Dubbo.

You’ll lead a small team, lift standards across parks and public spaces, and help shape the presentation of an entire community.

This is for someone who:
✔️ Enjoys leading people and building team culture
✔️ Likes working outdoors
✔️ Wants real work life balance
✔️ Is ready for a relaxed country lifestyle with established schools, medical services and sporting facilities

Permanent full time.

Relocation assistance available, plus guided settlement support through Work and Stay to help you feel at home faster.

If you’re ready to trade traffic for fresh air, contact Heba on [email protected] or 0402 168 627 to learn more, or apply here: https://adr.to/qsazsai

A new year feels like the right moment to share a road trip we never quite posted.
Back in September, Caroline spent time on the road across regional NSW, with three very different but equally memorable stops.
📍 Tenterfield
A generous conversation with Janet at Tenterfield Shire Council about the realities small councils face, the constant balancing act, and the critical role HR plays in keeping things moving when resources are tight.
📍 Port Macquarie
A reminder that workforce attraction can be deeply connected to place. A council team that genuinely cares about people, in a location where it is not hard to see why people would want to live and work.
📍 MidCoast Council
Introducing our work, making new connections, and admiring a council building set beside open fields and a duck pond. Hard not to feel a little workplace envy.
Looking back now, these moments feel especially relevant as we head into 2026. Different regions, different challenges, but the same underlying theme. Workforce issues are human, local, and best understood by showing up, listening and building relationships.
Grateful for the conversations, the places and the people who make this work so meaningful.

We’re quietly proud to share that Work+Stay is now People and Planet First verified 🌱

This recognition is for organisations that put people, place and purpose at the centre of how they operate.

For us, that looks like supporting people to settle well, designing work that strengthens communities over time, and making thoughtful choices about how we work, who we partner with and where we invest our energy.

This verification simply reflects what has always mattered to us.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us, worked alongside us, and helped shape the work along the way 💛

One of the best parts of what we do at Work+Stay is where the work takes us.

Regional towns. City spaces. And places that make you pause.

This bottle cap artwork at was one of those moments. Creative, unexpected and quietly powerful.

Kicking off 2026 feeling grateful for the places we get to visit, the ideas we pick up along the way, and the communities shaping what comes next.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back.

This year was shaped by people, partnerships and the work that happens quietly in the background. Supporting moves, solving problems early and helping people settle into regional life.

Swipe through for a snapshot of the moments and milestones.

To our councils, regional employers and community partners, thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you this year.

Sliding into the week with a few moments from Caroline’s time in the Orana region and Bogan Shire.

From great conversations with regional partners, to meeting local leaders, to watching a storm roll across the horizon, the visit captured what regional Australia is all about. Big skies, real connection and communities that show up for each other.

A huge shout out to the SES crews who cleared the roads after the storm. The damage was significant, and they worked fast to keep everyone safe and moving.

Thank you to everyone who shared their time, insight and local knowledge. Stronger workforce outcomes start with relationships, and this trip was full of them.

Regional Development Australia - Orana

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

Lead key projects that keep regional NSW moving.
Located in the heart of the Orana region, this role offers the chance to take on meaningful work, lead a dedicated team, and enjoy the balance and connection that comes with regional living.

💼 Salary: $137,446 to $159,438
📍 Location: Warren, NSW

Work+Stay is proud to partner with Warren Shire Council to help professionals make the move, make an impact, and stay for the lifestyle.

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4321043123