# Brazil public-sector hiring surge continues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-catarina-public-employment-openings > Updated: 2026-08-10T12:03:32.000Z. Sources: 148. Developments: 17. The hiring wave in Brazil’s public sector expanded through August 2026, driven by diverse municipal, state, and federal opportunities. In Santa Catarina, the municipality of Timbó extended its public service contest deadline to August 2, offering 133 vacancies across various education levels, while the Association of Municipalities of the Alto Vale do Itajaí (AMAVI) opened selection processes for four professional roles with salaries reaching R$7,191. State-level recruitment also increased in Santa Catarina. The State Treasury Department (Sefaz SC) contracted the Fundação Carlos Chagas to organize an exam for 50 auditor positions, with initial salaries of approximately R$15,112.36. Celesc Distribuição S.A. published an edital for reserve-list positions for technical, medium, and higher-education roles, including engineers and doctors, with exams scheduled for November 2026. New updates confirm Celesc’s contest includes roles such as Electrician, Journalist, and Occupational Physician, with applications running through September 2026. Specifically, Celesc has set an application window between August 14 and September 23, 2026, for roles with salaries ranging from R$2,709.97 to R$6,905.11. Additionally, FAHECE launched selection processes for CEPON in Florianópolis for a Nursing Technician and an Occupational Therapist. On a broader scale, various public service examinations are active across Brazil. In Paraná, Matinhos City Hall announced 65 vacancies across multiple sectors, including healthcare, engineering, and a municipal prosecutor role, with salaries reaching up to R$20,330.16. Agepar is also offering 23 vacancies. Major nationwide recruitment drives include 5,124 vacancies through the Tocantins State Health Secretariat, 1,303 positions with the Civil Police of Maranhão, and numerous openings within various Courts of Accounts in São Paulo and Maranhão. Recent healthcare expansions include a large-scale competition offering 5,124 vacancies with salaries up to R$17,727.63, and a simplified selection by the Santa Catarina State Health Secretariat (SES SC) for 663 roles. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Brazil administrative and legal updates: TCE-SC suspends bidding Brazil sees diverse administrative updates, including TCE-SC suspending a R$ 3.8 million necropsy service bid, new sanitation data guidelines, and various large-scale public job recruitment drives. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-announces-various-public-service-job-openings ### 2026-08-06: Santa Catarina launches two public‑sector hiring exams Santa Catarina announced two public‑service exams: Sefaz SC’s 50 auditor slots with FCC and Celesc Distribuição’s reserve‑list jobs with salaries up to R$6.9k, exams set for late 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-launches-two-publicsector-hiring-exams ### 2026-08-04: FAHECE HEMOSC announces two job openings in Santa Catarina FAHECE announced two CLT vacancies – an Assistant of Quality II in Joinville (R$ 3,204.66) and an Administrative Analyst I in Joaçaba (R$ 5,060.78) – with applications in early August 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fahece-hemosc-announces-two-job-openings-in-santa-catarina ### 2026-07-31: Santa Catarina municipalities extend job contest deadlines and open new public sector positions Timbó extended its public‑service contest to 2 Aug 2026, offering 133 jobs with salaries up to R$ 7,247.87. AMAVI opened four new municipal positions, paying up to R$ 7,191, with applications due 31 Jul–16 Aug 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-municipalities-extend-job-contest-deadlines-and-open-new-public-sector-positions ### 2026-07-22: Brazilian municipalities publish dozens of public job openings Multiple Brazilian municipalities announced public job openings for teachers, health workers, technicians and other staff, with salaries up to R$13,671 and 803 vacancies in the Federal District offering up to R 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-municipalities-launch-public-job-contests ### 2026-07-20: Brazil rolls out dozens of public job exams and free training programs Brazilian states launch dozens of public job exams and free training courses, offering thousands of positions and scholarships, with many quota‑reserved slots. 70 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-launches-public-contests-for-66-teaching-and-analyst-jobs ### 2026-07-17: Santa Catarina cities confront job market shortages Jaraguá do Sul lists ten public‑service exams for 2025, while Joinville posted 6,617 new jobs in early 2026 but struggles with a labor shortage as unemployment sits at 2.7% in Santa Catarina. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-cities-confront-job-market-shortages ### 2026-07-06: HEMOSC Extends Job Deadline and Holds Blood Drive in Santa Catarina HEMOSC in Santa Catarina extended its hiring deadline for a PCD administrative role and will host a blood‑donation drive in Nova Veneza on 14 May, aiming to increase blood stocks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hemosc-extends-job-deadline-and-holds-blood-drive-in-santa-catarina ### 2026-07-06: Santa Catarina towns announce temporary civil and health hires Vargem and Tubarão municipalities in Santa Catarina announced temporary hiring: Vargem seeks one civil engineer (R$9,746.64/month, applications 2‑9 July), while Tubarão offers health‑service roles (salaries R$2 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-towns-announce-temporary-civil-and-health-hires ### 2026-07-02: Santa Catarina municipalities open public service job vacancies Fraiburgo and Gaspar municipalities in Santa Catarina announced new public‑sector job openings, with applications opening in July 2026 for a general services agent and community health agents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-municipalities-open-public-service-job-vacancies ### 2026-06-26: Santa Catarina public sector exams draw thousands with salaries up to R$10,000 Santa Catarina runs two major public sector exams: Brusque offers up to R$8.2k salary with registration until 4 Aug, while TJSC’s test on 28 July draws 77 000 candidates for 13 roles and salaries over R$10k. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-public-sector-exams-draw-thousands-with-salaries-up-to-r10000 ### 2026-06-23: HEMOSC blood center in Santa Catarina opens staff vacancies and urges donors HEMOSC in Santa Catarina posted three health‑science job openings and called on locals to donate blood as appointment numbers fall. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hemosc-blood-center-in-santa-catarina-opens-staff-vacancies-and-urges-donors ### 2026-06-11: CISAMUREL health consortium announces hiring for multiple positions in Santa Catarina CISAMUREL in Santa Catarina is hiring agents, assistants, accountants, pharmacists and nurses, offering salaries up to R$5,506.15; applications run 16 Jun–15 Jul 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cisamurel-health-consortium-announces-hiring-for-multiple-positions-in-santa-catarina ### 2026-06-10: Santa Catarina's Sine holds job fairs in five municipalities Sine/SC organized job fairs in Araranguá, Forquilhinha, Balneário Arroio do Silva, Tubarão and Laguna, while Santa Catarina reports over 8,100 open jobs this week, including 240 for people with disabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarinas-sine-holds-job-fairs-in-five-municipalities ### 2026-06-09: Santa Catarina hires 384 health staff, opens new education job selection Santa Catarina expands public staffing, appointing 384 health workers and naming over 570 total, while also launching emergency hiring for teachers in São Pedro de Alcântara. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-hires-384-health-staff-opens-new-education-job-selection ### 2026-06-03: Santa Catarina towns open hiring processes for SAMU and school support staff Dionísio Cerqueira and Pinhalzinho municipalities in Santa Catarina launch hiring drives for SAMU staff and educational agents, detailing salaries, requirements and registration periods. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-towns-open-hiring-processes-for-samu-and-school-support-staff ### 2026-05-27: Luzerna municipality in Santa Catarina opens temporary hiring process Luzerna, Santa Catarina, runs a free online selection (May 28‑June 7) for 8 temporary municipal jobs—cleaning, cafeteria, nursing and Spanish teacher—paying up to R$3,400 and offering a daily meal allowance. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luzerna-municipality-in-santa-catarina-opens-temporary-hiring-process --- Cite as: Brazil public-sector hiring surge continues. 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