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SalaryWe’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.
- Permanent fulltime
- Based in Daylesford
- Classified Band (6) Commencing salary $81,567 + 11% Super
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
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in Community Safety in a team with a diverse mix of animal management, community education and local laws compliance. You will play a key role in delivering high quality services to our community, including the actions of our Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Be part of a high performing team where your contribution will be highly regarded.
Our ideal candidate
Will have a strong customer focus, collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. Your demonstrated ability to understand and interpret legislation and local laws will assist you in making this role a success.
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.
- 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
Further information and a copy of the Position Description visit the employment section on Council’s website Job vacancies Hepburn Shire Council
Enquiries to our People and Culture Team on 5321 6436
To apply, select ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to succeed in this role.
Applications close 12 noon 29 April 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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