Careers at Latrobe

Assistant Building Surveyor

Fixed Term - up to Full Time Hours – 2 years with possibility to extend to 3 years

**This role is open to women applicants only**

The Victorian State Government has committed $6.3 million dollars to support women pursuing a career in the building surveyors industry under the ‘Women Building Surveyors program’. 

The program is designed to increase the number of women building surveyors across Victoria forming a key part of the State’s economic recovery.

Latrobe City Council is seeking applications from women who have an interest in a career in building surveying and will provide structured training and support for related qualifications.

The Assistant Building Surveyor provides assistance to the Municipal Building Surveyor in conducting building audits, inspections and investigations ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Our successful applicant will have:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to interpret related Acts and Regulations
• The ability to effectively manage your own workload
• Demonstrated computer skills

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Chris Watson, Coordinator Building Services on 0409 177 357.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Thursday 21 January 2021.

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.

Key Selection Criteria - please note that not all Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description will be required to be addressed at the application stage.  We recommend that you log into the on-line application form and review the Key Selection Criteria prior to preparing your responses.

Supported Playgroup Facilitator

Fixed Term Part Time - 4 days per week until 30 June 2021

Latrobe City Council’s Supported playgroups provide families and children with opportunities to learn and grow through play, with the support of an early years professional.

This role requires a highly motivated self-starter with integrity, strong problem solving skills, initiative, strong group facilitation and client engagement skills, who can lead service to improve support and wellbeing outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Ensuring the provision of quality playgroup sessions, including the smalltalk program, occur throughout the Municipality
• Providing an advisory, supportive and educative support service to families with children through in-home support sessions and whilst facilitating playgroup
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with the local community, and other Family Services staff and agencies
• Modelling and supporting developmentally appropriate play experiences and parent/child interactions at supported playgroups and during In-Home support sessions

As an employee in Early Learning and Care you will provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment for children.

To be considered for this role you must have previous experience working with children and an understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements; the National Quality Framework and Early Childhood Education and Care National Regulations and Law. A Diploma in Children’s Services or relevant field is required.

In return, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow in your career, with supported professional development opportunities.

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Maddison Heenan, Team Leader Early Learning and Care on (03) 5128 5452.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Thursday 28 January 2021.

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.

Key Selection Criteria - please note that not all Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description will be required to be addressed at the application stage.  We recommend that you log into the on-line application form and review the Key Selection Criteria  prior to preparing your responses.

Experienced Maintenance Employee - Sealed Roads

Permanent Full Time

Our Experienced Maintenance Employees maintain Latrobe City’s Roads and Drains, contributing to the overall amenity of our city. 

Responsible for carrying out maintenance on sealed roads, applicants for this role must possess:

• A minimum Heavy Rigid truck licence;
• Practical experience undertaking road and drainage maintenance and construction works;
• Demonstrated competency operating road maintenance plant and equipment;

• 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 and opportunities for supported professional development.

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Murray Websdale, Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance on 0419 875 979.

Applications are to be submitted via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm, Tuesday 26 January 2021.

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.

Key Selection Criteria - please note that not all Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description will be required to be addressed at the application stage.  We recommend that you log into the on-line application form and review the Key Selection Criteria  prior to preparing your responses.

Duty Manager – Latrobe Leisure Facilities

Casual Positions Available

Latrobe City Council’s leisure facilities play an important role in the community – providing a place for health and well-being activities as well as social connection.

We are looking for skilled communicators who love to provide the best service to our community to join the leisure team as Duty Managers across our facilities.

As a Duty manager you will support the daily operations of our indoor and outdoor leisure pool facilities, provide leadership to staff and ensure that our facilities are safe, maintained to exceptional standards and that our customers experience excellent customer service.

To be successful in this position you will need a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and a Current Pool Lifeguard Qualification.  A Chemical handling Certificate is also desirable but not essential.

For further information regarding the above position and to view the position description, please contact Nathan Sellings, Leisure Facilities Leader Churchill on 0437 077 248.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm, Tuesday 26 January 2021. 

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 Working With Children’s Check.

Early Childhood Outreach Worker – Preschool Participation

Fixed Term Full Time for 6 Months

Latrobe City Council provides quality early childhood services to our community and are a key element in children’s early development and education.

The Early Childhood Outreach Worker – Preschool Participation will facilitate the successful transition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families into universal early years services, with the ultimate goal of increasing the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in  Preschool programs, including 4 year preschool and Early Start Kindergarten.

The aims of the position are to:

• improve access and support to early years services within Latrobe City for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families;
• raise awareness of early years supports and services within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;
• facilitate access to Early Start Kindergarten for eligible families;
• work with other relevant early year’s staff in the preparation of support and transition plans; and
• work with the families to and staff for a sustained attendance in Kindergarten Programs.

To be successful in this role you will have well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, along with a demonstrated understanding of:

• Kindergarten services;
• Barriers for families accessing early years services;
• The local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

In return, we offer a supportive environment in which to grow your career, with supported professional development opportunities.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Strait Islander people to apply for this position.

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Nicole Lappin, Coordinator Family Health and Development on 0438 660 254.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Sunday 24 January 2021.

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.

Key Selection Criteria - please note that not all Key Selection Criteria contained in the position description will be required to be addressed at the application stage.  We recommend that you log into the on-line application form and review the Key Selection Criteria prior to preparing your responses.

Senior Project Engineer

Permanent Full Time

Latrobe City is Gippsland's regional city and is one of the most economically diverse municipalities in Victoria. Latrobe City has a population of over 73,000 people and is the commercial hub of a larger catchment of 262,000 people in the Gippsland region.

Located less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne, 90 minutes to ski slopes and 60 minutes to the nearest beach, it’s a perfect place to live, work and play. Latrobe City Council is an innovative and progressive organisation that is focussed on delivering first class services to its community.

Due to an internal promotion to a more senior position in the department, a permanent position for a Senior Project Engineer has become available.

This role is key in guiding the delivery of civil renewal and rehabilitation projects within Council and leading a small team of Project Engineers.  Working as part of a team of 10 including 2 other Senior Project Engineers with their own teams, you will be responsible to deliver your projects and develop your team to continue the current high performance.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deal confidently and positively with community members, contractors, internal departments and other authorities.  You will work within a team of professionals who are dedicated to achieving excellence in the delivery of high quality, sustainable community infrastructure projects.

To be considered for this role you will need to have considerable engineering and contract management experience, an approved tertiary civil engineering qualification, a minimum of five years of local government or equivalent experience, and people management experience.

For further information and to view the position please visit our website or contact Josh Wilson, Coordinator Civil Works Projects on (03) 5128 5481.

Applications are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday 24 January 2021.

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.

Key Selection Criteria - please note that not all Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description will be required to be addressed at the application stage.  We recommend that you log into the on-line application form and review the Key Selection Criteria  prior to preparing your responses.