The Charters Towers Region is geographically one of the largest Local Government Authorities in North Queensland, encompassing an area of 68,366.9km2. Charters Towers Regional Council's vision is Exceptional Service for an Exceptional Community and we employ over 280 staff to deliver local government services to the Communities of Charters Towers, Pentland, Homestead, Balfes Creek, Sellheim, Mingela, Ravenswood, Hervey Range, Greenvale and Belyando Crossing. Vision: We will be a prosperous, innovative and forward-looking region that celebrates our cultural past whilst looking towards an environmentally friendly and economically exciting future. The Charters Towers Region will be a vibrant inclusive place to live, connected to nature and full of opportunity. MISSION: We will listen to, empower, uplift and benefit our community with high quality services, infrastructure and policy. We will continuously improve our internal skills, transparency, efficiency and planning to ensure we offer the best possible leadership for our region. VALUES We’re accountable: we own what we do, and we do what we say We’re open: we’re honest and upfront, and we welcome new ideas We’re courageous: we stand strong and speak up for what’s right We aim to be better, not to shoot others down We’re a proud team, for good reason