Blackall-Tambo Regional Council

Blackall-Tambo is located in the heart of Queensland's Outback approximately 900km north west of Brisbane. The region comprises of two towns of Blackall and Tambo which lie along the historic Barcoo River on the Landsborough Highway (Matilda Way). Blackall is an attractive vibrant town with a population of approximately 1500 people. The town of Tambo is a jewel in the west with a population of 600.

Blackall Woolscour The Blackall-Tambo region has an extensive history of cattle, sheep and wool production. Australia's famous shearer, Jackie Howe lived and worked in our area. The region's economy has diversified into other industries including cypress pine sawmilling and tourism which has been a solid base for retail and general services.

The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council employs approximately 130 employees across a range of disciplines. We have employees in “Indoor” jobs such as computing, finance and accounting, human resources, and administration and clerical jobs through to Managers. Our “Outdoor” employees are involved in horticulture and environmental activities, animal management, trades such as diesel fitting or plumbing, and road works and operating machinery/equipment.