Careers at Latrobe

Senior Statutory Planner

Permanent Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Statutory Planner to join the high preforming Planning Services department at Latrobe City Council.

Latrobe City's Planning Services team plays a significant part in delivering on Latrobe City Council's objective of supporting job creation and industry diversification to enable economic growth within the municipality. 

This position will be responsible for assessing a wide range of planning applications including multi lot residential subdivisions, heavy industry and commercial developments.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage and influence a range of professionals and community stakeholders and hold a sound understanding of the Victorian Planning Policy framework.

To be considered for this role you will hold a relevant tertiary degree with several years’ experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience. 

Want to apply?

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Karen Egan, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 0437 057 405.

Applications are to be submitted via our website and will be accepted until 11pm Monday 31 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.

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

Team Leader -IT Customer Solutions 

Permanent Full Time

Our Information & Technology team are key enablers to the success of Latrobe City Council operational performance, through the provision of a customer-focussed, secure, and reliable information & technology.

The role of Team Leader - IT Customer Solutions is a newly created position which will lead the IT Customer Solutions team to deliver exceptional customer focused IT services to our organisation and strive to find innovative solutions to lead us into the future.

Our ideal applicant will have a high degree of self-motivation and drive, strong customer service values, the ability to work through ambiguity in a dynamic environment and the desire to create a positive working environment which empowers the customer solutions team to do their best work.  Additionally, you will possess:

• Relevant experience in managing an IT service desk or leading a customer focused service delivery team.
• ITIL Certification or proven experience working with and implementing IT Service Management concepts and disciplines.
• Strong technical understanding of desktops, laptops, printers, Windows operating systems and iOS mobile devices.
• A current drivers licence.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Ricky McKerrow, Coordinator Information & Technology on 0410 464 763.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Wednesday 26 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check.

Community Development Officer - Community Safety

Fixed Term Full Time – until end of January 2021

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified Community Development Officer, committed to improving community safety.

This is your chance to work in a challenging and rewarding team environment. You will engage and work with the community, organisations and funding bodies to facilitate initiatives that create sustainable positive change across a range of projects, programs and activities.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management and report writing skills, along with an understanding of effective community development theories and practice. High level interpersonal and relationship management skills are essential.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Liam Bantock, Coordinator Safe & Inclusive Communities on (03) 5128 6142.

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 11pm Monday 10 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check.

Access and Support Officer (Financially Disadvantaged and Risk of Homelessness)

Fixed Term Part Time (19 hours per week over 3 days)

Until June 2022

An opportunity exists to work within the Assessment Team at Latrobe City Council as a Access and Support Officer (Financially Disadvantaged and Risk of Homelessness). The Access and Support position assists vulnerable people who are financially at risk, or at risk of homelessness by supporting and linking them with services and other agencies. The HACCPYP program aims to meet the needs of the eligible groups including younger people with a disability, palliative persons, those with chronic disease, younger people experiencing mental health issues, young families and new mothers.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills, be able to make decisions in a non-judgemental manner and have cultural awareness. 

If you feel that you will add value in this important position, then we would like to hear from you. 

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

Want to apply?

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Kay Jellis, Coordinator Regional Assessment Service on (03) 5128 5671.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00pm on Friday 7 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check.

Home Support Assessment Officer - Home and Community Care Program for younger people

Fixed Term Part Time (28 hours per week) - until June 2022

Band 6 position - $43.22 per hour

A Fantastic opportunity exist as a Home Support Assessment Officer within the Home and Community Care Program for younger people. This position involves conducting assessments in the home for younger people.

 The key responsibilities for this role are:

-      To complete Home Support Assessments

-      To assess on referral, using the Wellness and Reablement Framework.

-      Maintain assessment documentation and service standards according to the funding guidelines and organisation quality management plan.

-      Conduct Reviews and develop Care Coordination Plans

The successful candidate will have highly developed communication skills, experience and demonstrated interpersonal and relationship management skills.

If you believe that you have the required skills and experience to undertake this position then we are keen to hear from you.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Kay Jellis, Coordinator Regional Assessment Service on (03) 5128 5671.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00pm on Friday 7 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children’s Check.

Experienced Maintenance Employee – Sporting Reserves

Permanent Full Time

Latrobe City is seeking an enthusiastic Experienced Maintenance Employee to assist the outdoor maintenance unit with the upkeep of the municipality’s sporting fields. This position offers an attractive salary package, 9-day fortnight, and the opportunity to develop a career within a supportive and community focused organisation.

Applicants for this role must:

• Possess as a minimum, a current Medium Rigid Vehicle licence.
• Have practical experience performing turf and grass maintenance for in local government or similar.
• Be in possession of a current Farm Chemical User/Herbicide Application certificate.
• Highly developed understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements, practices and procedures relevant to the works undertaken.
• Current Chemical Users License.

Ideally, the successful applicant will be in possession of a Certificate 3 in Turf Management qualification, or be studying towards their certificate. 

Want to apply?

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Dan Nichols, Team Leader Sporting Reserves on 0418 323 848.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Friday 7 August 2020. 

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.

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

Strategic Planning Officer

Fixed Term Full Time - until April 2021

An opportunity exists to fill the Strategic Planning Officer position on a fixed-term basis. This position assists in the development of planning policies, dissemination of information and evaluation of land use issues within Latrobe and assists in the development and management of specific Land Use Strategies that are required from time to time and ensure that they conform to the Planning Scheme. To be successful in this role you will have some  knowledge and experience of a range of matters relating to Urban and Regional Planning, including those specific to strategic land use planning and a tertiary degree in a relevant field is desirable.

You will have the opportunity to assist in current projects such as (but not limited to):

• Planning Scheme Amendment for Land Subject to Inundation and Floodway Overlay Update;
• Planning Scheme Amendment for Toongabbie Structure Plan; and
• Morwell Activity Centre Plan project.

In return we offer a challenging and varied environment with supported opportunities for professional development and a great team environment. 

Want to apply?

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Lorrae Dukes, Coordinator Strategic Planning on 0417 512 540.

Applications including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically via our website and will be accepted until 11pm Thursday 6 August 2020.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and identities, LGBTIQ+ people, people with a lived experience of disability and service personnel and their families to name a few. We will make reasonable adjustments when required.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.