Careers at Latrobe

Coordinator Advocacy & Transition

Fixed 3 Year Appointment - until June 2021

An exciting fixed term opportunity currently exists for an experienced professional to inform and facilitate advocacy efforts of Latrobe City Council.  The successful applicant will provide high level advice to inform Council debate and consideration on various matters. 

The role will also play a key role in Council’s economic diversification activities. You will assist the Chief Executive Officer in the provision of information, strategic advice and guidance to Council in relation to Government policy changes of strategic importance to the Gippsland Region and Latrobe City. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience in a similar or related role, high level communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability in policy development and implementation, and capacity to work within tight timeframes in a fast paced environment.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Emma Bertoli, Acting Executive Assistant - Chief Executive Officer on (03) 5128 5442.

Applications including a response to the key selection criteria are to be submitted electronically via careers@latrobe on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday 3 June 2018.

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

Experienced Maintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance - West

Permanent Full Time

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

Responsible for carrying out maintenance on urban parks.  Applicants for this role must possess:

• Minimum Medium Rigid truck licence.

• Practical experience performing turf and grass maintenance.

• Proven experience in the safe and competent operation of the types of plant and equipment used in turf and grass maintenance.

• Must have Farm Chemical user/Herbicide Application certificate.

• 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 please contact Neil Smith, Team Leader Urban Maintenace - WEST on 0409 338 483.

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 03 June  2018.

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.

Local Laws Officer-Traffic & Compliance

Permanent Fulltime, multiple positions

 An exciting opportunity exists to join Latrobe City Council's Local Laws team, specialising in Traffic and Compliance.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in the promotion of traffic safety, school zone safety, Local Laws Compliance and community amenity.

Offering excellent work/life balance, the Traffic and Compliance role offers motivated individuals an inclusive working environment, on the job support, industry leading safety practices as well as industry leading technology.

The role requires successful candidates to investigate customer complaints, investigates offences, participate in CBD parking patrols, and prepare evidence for court briefs and to support the Animal Management Team with the rotating on-call roster.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact John Bourke, Team Leader Local Laws-Traffic & Compliance on (03) 5128 5611.

Applications are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Sunday, 27 May 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.

Aged and Disability Services Workers

Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2019

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 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.

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have a Certificate III in Home and Community Care or willing to undergo training and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

This role requires you to be available Monday to Friday with varying hours between 7.00am and 7.00pm.   In return we offer you a supported opportunities for your professional career growth also provide you with ongoing training, work uniforms, and payment for travel and time as per Latrobe City Council Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

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.

For more information please refer to our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Kerryn Ashton , Megan McInnes, Aimee Paltridge or Kathy Dewsbury on 1300 367 700.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm on Sunday 27 May 2018.

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 Teacher

Casual Positions

Latrobe City Council’s Early Learning & Care team currently has vacancies for casual Early Childhood Teachers. 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 your final year of a Bachelor Early Childhood Education. 

A current Victorian Institute of teaching registration and Victorian Police Check will be required.

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 Julie Grigg, Team Leader Early Learning & Care on 5128 5627.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Sunday, 27 May  2018.

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