FULL LIST: High-paying jobs in South Burnett you can apply for now

From electrician to principal to nursing director, your next dream gig could be just an application away and there are multiple six-figure salaried gigs ready for the taking. See the full list:

There are dozens of jobs going around the South Burnett right now, with positions across a range of industries.

Residents could be earning well over $100,000 in one of the positions recently listed online by the region’s employers.

See the full list of the highest-paying jobs on offer in the South Burnett:

Mechanical engineering draftsman

An engineering firm based in Nanango is currently looking for a mechanical engineering draftsman, with a salary between $100,000 to $120,000 a year up for grabs.

The candidate will need at least four years’ mechanical engineering drafting experience in a workshop, including structural steel weldments and sheet metal development.

Experience with a 3D modelling package is essential.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Mechanical fitter

Swickers Bacon Factory in Kingaroy is offering between $95,000 to $100,000 for a mechanical fitter to work closely with the production departments of the facility.

They will need to jump to action when machinery faults or a breakdown occurs, make sure production runs smoothly, be able to work flexible hours, and more.

At least five years’ maintenance fitting experience and class C driver’s licence are also required.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Teacher

Brisbane Catholic Education has recently listed multiple job opportunities for new secondary school teachers to join the team at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy.

The school is looking for teachers with expertise in religious education, business, mathematics and digital technologies, and HPE for both primary and secondary.

The role pays $77,000 to $100,000 and applications close June 8.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Maintenance electrician

Those with five years of maintenance fitting experience could qualify for one of the highest-paying jobs currently advertised within the South Burnett area, a maintenance electrician at Swickers.

The successful applicant will likely earn between $95,000 and $100,000 annually.

They will need to act with urgency when machinery faults or a breakdown occurs, ensure production runs smoothly, problem solve to prevent reoccurrences, and more.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Kill Floor Maintenance Planner

Workers at the Swickers Bacon Factory during the official reopening of the restored facility on Wednesday, January 24. (Photo: Will Hunter)

Swickers is also on the hunt for a kill floor maintenance lanner and will pay between $90,000 to $95,000 a year for the right person.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager, the role is responsible for increasing the kill floors machine availability and reliability.

A few of their responsibilities include undertaking daily equipment inspections, conversing with production staff to identify areas of improvement, and planning corrective work for the kill floor department.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Child safety officer

The Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs are searching for a child safety officer, with $63,449 to $80,511 a year on offer.

The right person will need a bachelor’s qualification in social work, psychology, human services or behavioural science, and a driver's licence.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Deputy principal

St John’s Lutheran School is on the lookout for a new deputy principal to help guide Kingaroy high school students through their final years of school.

The school is after an accredited Lutheran school teacher, or someone who can attain accreditation through Lutheran Education Australia, to take on the role of acting principal

An estimated salary has not been included, however Seek.com.au estimates assistant principal roles are typically advertised between $120,000 to $140,000.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Director of Nursing/facility manager

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service are looking to hire a nursing director to head multiple teams, which are focused on best practice health outcomes for patients and clients of Kingaroy Health Service.

This person will be accountable for the implementation of clinical governance, corporate frameworks, and associated strategies to make sure high quality services are provided.

Attached to the full-time role is a $5999.60 per fortnight paycheck.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.

Director of Nursing, Cherbourg

An experienced health professional could also be earning $5361.50 – $5621.30 per fortnight as the director of nursing in Cherbourg.

Like Kingaroy, the right person will lead multiple teams dedicated to caring for patients and clients of Cherbourg Health Service.

Click HERE for more information or to apply.