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SalaryDeliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..
- Status – Full Time – 76 hr. per fortnight with optional 9-day fortnight
- Tenure – Permanent Ongoing
- Based in Daylesford Up to 50% Work from Home option
- Classified Band 7
- Annual Salary commencing at $91,555 + superannuation
About us
Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We are a small rural council with a dedicated team who delivers meaningful outcomes for the community. You can enjoy the challenges, fast track your career, enjoy flexibility with contemporary employee benefits and either enjoy the rural lifestyle or be in Melbourne in basically an hour.
Our main office is in the renowned, stunning tourist town of Daylesford, only 90 km northwest of Melbourne. Additional Council facilities are also located in our surrounding historical townships of Clunes, Creswick, and Trentham. Appreciate a flexible work life balance with opportunities to discover vibrant local communities of artists, gardeners, writers, musicians, foodies and so much more. Kick off your career here or bring your experience to help serve our community.
“I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and Visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed.”
Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)
How you’ll make a difference
You will provide strategic and needs based advice in support of local business and the Visitor Economy sector acknowledging the impact that local businesses, local jobs, Visitor Economy, arts and events have on supporting a healthy, engaged and prosperous community.
Our ideal candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics/Economic Development, Visitor Economy, tourism or other relevant field / or significant work experience in a related field
- Experience managing the day to day operations of a business unit, including leading and developing teams
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage workflows and work on multiple projects
- Experience in initiation and facilitation of industry, community and stakeholder engagement and working in partnership with internal and public and private stakeholders to achieve collaborative outcomes
- Excellent formal and informal communication skills both verbally and in written form
- Ability to demonstrate and display the Hepburn Shire Council Values - Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Trust and Fun, and how they relate to this role
What Hepburn can offer you?
What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.
- Meaningful work with a dedicated team
- Work life balance options -Attractive flexible options including fortnightly or monthly RDOs for applicable full-time roles. Hybrid working opportunities – up to 50% Work from home for suitable roles
- Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
- Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual salary advancement within Banding through professional development planning
How to apply
Click Apply now and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the position criteria. Please include in your application a copy of your certificates.
Further information and a copy of the Position Description visit the employment section on the Council’s website. Job vacancies Hepburn Shire Council
If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact People and Culture team on 03 5321 6*** or by email at ***********@hepburn.vic.gov.au
Applications close 8pm Sunday 18 February 2024
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.
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