Careers at Latrobe

 Assistant Curator

Permanent Part-time 24 Hrs per week

Latrobe Regional Gallery is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual, with strong attention to detail and high standards of presentation.

The Assistant Curator role is to assist and support the Senior Curator with exhibitions and associated information management, collection acquisitions,
research and publishing and facilitate community participation in the Gallery through the Project Space Galley.

To be suited to the role, you will have qualifications in Fine Arts/Visual Arts or Museum Studies; or in lieu of these qualifications an acceptable level of relevant achievement, knowledge and skills in this discipline;
experience working with decorative and visual arts as well as items of historical and heritage significance. Efficient and effective exhibition administration and management systems including: preparation of contracts,
agreements, reports and record keeping and the ability to work independently and have a high level of oral and written communication skills.

For more information and to view the position description for this role please refer to our website or contact Shelley Ditterich, Senior Curator, Latrobe Regional Gallery on 5128 5702

Applications including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Sunday 2 December 2018.

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 

Manager Technology, Information and Performance

Full Time – 5 Year Contract

• Make a major contribution to the Latrobe Valley
• Ensure best practice technology solutions and information management
• Help to drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery

About the company

Latrobe City is Gippsland's regional city and is one of the most economically diverse municipalities in Victoria. Less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne, Latrobe City has a population of over 73,000 people and is the residential and commercial hub of a larger catchment of 262,000 people stretching across the Gippsland region. Latrobe City Council is an innovative and progressive organisation that is focussed on delivering first class services to its community.

About the role

The Manager Technology Information and Performance Service (Manager) is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation and continuous review of strategic directions for the community and the organisation as identified by the Council Plan. The objective of this role is to ensure sound solutions and quality service in technology and information management, to support  continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery and demonstrate leadership in people management and development.

Latrobe City is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced individual in the areas of technology, information and driving performance to manage Council’s organisational business planning and performance management and to review the organisation's services to ensure they are efficiently delivered.

You oversee Council’s technology and information management functions, its strategic, corporate and business planning, performance measurement and reporting systems. You will ensure that best practice in all areas of the Technology, Information and Performance business unit is developed, implemented and continuously reviewed.

The key skills required to be successful in the role include;

• Significant experience in technology, information management and business performance improvement, 
• Team leadership and management,
• Financial management, and
• Excellent Communication skills.

A highly competitive salary is on offer depending on skills and experience.  The option to salary sacrifice a fully maintained vehicle with full private usage is also on offer.

For a confidential discussion or further information please contact Antonia Gerrard ph (03) 5128 5424.

Applications including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website https://latrobecity.mercury.com.au and will be accepted until 11.00pm Sunday, 25 November 2018.

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

Coordinator – Legal Proceedings

Permanent Full time

 About the company

Latrobe City is Gippsland's regional city and is one of the most economically diverse municipalities in Victoria. Less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne, Latrobe City has a population of over 73,000 people and is the residential and commercial hub of a larger catchment of 262,000 people stretching across the Gippsland region. Latrobe City Council is an innovative and progressive organisation that is focussed on delivering first class services to its community.

About the role

The Coordinator – Legal Proceedings will lead and enable Council to meet its statutory obligations balanced with the expectations of the community in the proper administration and enforcement of law. Reporting to the Manager Municipal Services your focus will be providing legal advice, training and support to Council Officers on a range of legal matters of varying complexity and compliance management and maintain the organisation’s Business Continuity Plan. This is a key leadership role that will ensure we continue to return exceptional value to our community.

The incumbent is required to independently determine appropriate courses of legal action in a range of situation of varying complexities, in accordance with law and Council policy. To be successful in this position you must have a substantial experience in legal representation as an advocate in legal proceedings in various Courts and Tribunals.

What you’ll deliver:

• The preparation and prosecution of cases in a number of Courts and Tribunals. 
• The management of both civil and criminal procedure in accordance with Council policy and law.
• To act in an authorised capacity and coordinate the preparation and litigation of matters arising out or otherwise related to the various relevant legislations.

The incumbent is required to independently determine appropriate courses of legal action in a range of situation of varying complexities, in accordance with law and Council policy.

What we expect from you:

• Review and authorise legal proceedings in accordance with organisational policy and delegations.
• A mindset of progressive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience in the management and oversight function in accordance with the Infringements Act 2006.
• to make decisions that are likely to substantially impact the community and/or individuals.
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude.

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Ronda Bruerton , Manager Municipal Services on 5128 5676.

Applications are to be submitted online via the Latrobe City Council Website and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday, 25 November 2018.

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