Welcome to the Ballina Shire, ideally located in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Australia. We encourage visitors to discover our vast waterways, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways. With a resident population of over 41,000, people are drawn to Ballina Shire seeking a laid back lifestyle, yet still close to larger centres and cities. Just a two hour drive south of Brisbane and even closer to the Gold Coast, we also enjoy easy access to Sydney and Melbourne with direct daily flights from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Ballina Shire Council has a robust reputation in the community for providing quality services; this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. With over 300 employees, who work in a wide range professions, we provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. Ballina Shire Council works closely with many volunteer groups and public and private sector organisations to deliver our vision of ?serving the community today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.?? If you want to discover more of Ballina Shire visit us at: ballina.nsw.gov.au discoverballina.com ballinabyronairport.com.au