Careers at Latrobe

Early Childhood Teacher

Permanant Part-Time Positions

Latrobe City Council’s Early Learning & Care team currently has a fantastic vacancy for Early Education Teachers or those in the finally year of studing Bachelor of Early Educaiton.  This position provides support and guidance to both new graduates and qualified staff wishing to continue their career in the field of Early Childhood Education.

As an Early Education Teacher you will manage and coordinate a Preschool Service, including designing and interpreting a Preschool Program which is reflective of the Early Years Learning Frameworks and meets National Quality standards. All applicants require a tertiary qualification or be undertaking final year of a Bachelor Early Childhood Education.  A current Victorian Institute of teaching registration and Victorian Police Check.

In return we offer a fantastic work environment with supported opportunities for professional career growth.

For further information regarding the above positions and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Stacey Jennings, Coordinator Early Learning & Care on 5128 5710.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Sunday, 3 February 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.

 Local Laws Officer-Traffic & Compliance

Permanent Full-time

The Latrobe City Council Local Laws team is a fast paced, customer - focussed environment.  We are seeking a motivated and experienced Local Laws Officer to join us on an on-going full time basis.  

Reporting to the Team Leader - Local Laws, the Local Laws Officer will oversee the presentation of court documents for approval, day to day customer enquiries and investigations of customer reports. 

The role involves constructing and presenting of Court Briefs, supporting Local Laws Officers and assisting in the delivery of Council's After Hours Emergency Service, School Crossing Supervision Program, Traffic Management, General Compliance and Animal Management.

Key to your success in this role will be:

• Provision of excellent customer service
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with the community
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Ability to use education, enforcement, negotiation and conflict management skills to resolve problems

A demonstrated understanding of Local Laws experience or equivalent is desirable and relevant qualifications in enforcement and court processes and/or animal management will be highly regarded.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Ryan Allott,  Acting Coordinator Local Laws & Coordinator Legal Proceedings (03) 5128 5468 

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm, Sunday 10 February 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Experienced Maintenance Employee – Tree Maintenance

Permanent Full Time  - Re-advertise

Our Experienced Maintenance Employees maintain Latrobe City’s open space areas, contributing to the overall amenity of our City. 

Responsible for carrying out vegetation maintenance throughout the municipality.  Applicants for this role must possess:

• Minimum Medium Rigid truck licence (is a must).
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent or substantial relevant arboriculture experience.
• Current ESI Certificate II In Powerline Vegetation Control - UET20312
• Chainsaw Level II Certificate
• EWP Ticket
• OH & S General Induction for Construction (White Card)
• Traffic Management Ticket
• A highly developed understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements, practices and procedures relevant to the works undertaken.

In return, Latrobe City Council offers an attractive salary package, including 9-day fortnight arrangement.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Cameron Johnson, Supervisor Arborist on 0428 555 087.

Applications, including a response to the Key Selection Criteria, are to be submitted via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm  Sunday, 10 February 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and undertake a pre-employment medical check.

Senior Curator

Permanent Full time (Band 6 position: $82,569.76 pa  + 9.5% Superannuation)

Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) is seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Curator, committed to excellence in museum practices, exhibition content, design and presentation.

LRG values innovative curatorial investigations, based on an informed art historical awareness. You will have a very strong network of art world contacts, a developed knowledge of Australian and International art history, with a strong awareness of contemporary trends and their art historical contexts. The Senior Curator will prepare, implement and manage the Gallery’s program of exhibitions, in consultation with the LRG Director, further the development of LRG’s collections and assist with marketing and promotions for LRG.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual, a team player with strong attention to detail, highly developed administrative skills, including budget management. Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead a small team, work within budgets, collaborate and multi-task to tight deadlines, are essential.

As LRG is owned and operated by Latrobe City Council, this position requires ongoing stakeholder engagement with Local Government, local communities as well as the wider art world.

You will join a small passionate team, a highly regarded regional gallery with a diverse and innovative exhibition program, which is open to new ideas. LRG is situated in a regional area, connected by rail, two hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact or contact Mark Themann, Arts Director, Latrobe Regional Gallery on 5128 6186.

Applications including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Sunday, 3 February 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and a Working With Children’s Check.

Coordinator Human Resources - Permanent Full time

Exciting opportunity to make a real difference

Latrobe City Council is an innovative, progressive and major employer in one of Victoria’s four major regional centres located less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne. We employ almost 1000 staff focussed on delivering first class services to our community.

The Human Resources team sits within the People and Culture department at Latrobe City Council.  This department is at the forefront of leading cultural change across the organisation and works closely with people from all levels and divisions. We are looking for a motivated, committed and passionate Human Resources leader who is eager to join our high performing team on a permanent, full-time basis. Flexible workplace arrangements can be negotiated.  You will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or significant experience at the leadership level, coupled with specialist experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.  You will be excited about the opportunity to work with other high performing professionals and eager to influence the ongoing culture of one of the region’s largest and most exciting employers.

Leading a small team of professionals and working from a modern, vibrant office space, this important organisational leadership role will:

• Be a key driver in the development and implementation of relevant Human Resources strategies and plans to support current and future workforce needs across the organisation.
• Ensure the provision of high level service and advice to senior decision makers on a broad range of industrial and employee relations matters and people management practices.
• Provide a solution focused, continuous improvement mindset towards ensuring our HRIS systems and processes are constantly innovating and improving.
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the broader People and Culture Team to promote a ‘no wrong door’ approach to the provision of outstanding customer service.
• Be innovative and interested in best practice approach

 For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Jodie Pitkin, Manager People & Culture on (03) 5128 5447.

 Applications are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Monday, 28 January 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check

Aged and Disability Services Workers

Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2019

Are you looking for the chance to make a difference? Latrobe City Council is looking for Aged and Disability Services Workers.  Your role will be instrumental in helping members of our community maintain an independent lifestyle, enhancing their quality of life and preventing the premature entry into care facilities.  If you have the passion for Aged and Disability Services and assist people who are assessed as being in need, such as frail, older people, people withdisabilities our Aged and Disability Services team would like to hear from you…

Latrobe City Council’s Aged and Disability Services team provide homecare, personal care and respite care to clients across the municipality. As an Aged and Disability Services worker you will assist community members in need in their own home, including the frail, older people, people with disabilities, their carers and families.

Our Staff benefits include:

• Staff discounts programs including Municipal Association of Victoria’s discount private health insurance program, reduced leisure centre memberships and local business discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program, for staff and their family members.
• An active social club.

We also provide our staff with ongoing training, work uniforms, and payment for travel and time as per Latrobe City Council Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have a Certificate III in Home and Community Care or willing to undergo training, a current Drivers Licence is essential and have excellent communication and customer service skills. You will also be required to be available across various hours from Monday to Friday.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact, Kerryn Ashton or Aged & Disability Direct Care Team Leader on (03) 5128 5615.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via Careers@latrobe on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday 27 January 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children’s Check as well as undertake a pre-employment medical check.

Early Childhood Educator

Various positions

Latrobe City Council’s Early Learning & Care team currently has fantastic vacancies for permanent part time, temporary part time 12 month contract and casual Early Childhood Educators.

As an Early Childhood Educator you will contribute to delivering high quality educational programs within Latrobe City Preschools. Latrobe City Preschools strive to deliver exceptional educational experiences reflective of the Early Years Learning Frameworks and meeting National Quality standards. All applicants require a minimum Certificate III in Children Services, a current Working with Children Check and Victorian Police Check.

In return we offer a fantastic work environment with supported opportunities for professional career growth.

For further information regarding the above positions and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Danielle Spowart, Team Leader Early Learning & Care on 0417 986 339.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Thursday, 24 January 2019.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check.