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Form of workDeliver meaningful outcomes that make a genuine difference in our beautiful and unique region..
- Based in Daylesford with work requirements across the Shire
- Band 5 HSC Enterprise Agreement, starting $34.03 per hour + 11% super and leave loading
- Nine-day fortnight
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
With the support of two Leading Hands and Operations Management the candidate will be responsible for delivering
1. Fit for purpose sporting fields for use by sporting clubs and the wider community.
2. Leadership and overseeing of maintenance schedules that pertains to Open Space Mowing Crew and the assets they maintain.
3. Leadership and overseeing of maintenance schedules and auditing of the 60km as part of Creswick Trails and other smaller trail networks within the Hepburn Shire Council.
Our ideal candidate
Will display the Hepburn Shire values and be a strong communicator with Open Spaces & Trail team, wider Operations Service Unit and the broader community. Our candidate will also have a strong knowledge of Horticultural Practices and a want for continual improvement.
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 - fortnightly RDOs
- 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
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 - 5pm 31 March 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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