Careers at Latrobe

Experienced Maintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance - East

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 (or willing to obtain) 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 Chris Daniel, Team Leader Urban Maintenace - East on 0407 505 347.

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 28 July, 2019.

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.

Building Administration Officer

Permanent Full Time

An opportunity exists for an exceptional administrator to join our dedicated Building Services team.

The Building Services Administration Officer is a varied role which supports our Building Services team through the provision of excellent customer service, efficient data entry and maintenance, managing reporting requirements and maintaining departmental resources.
In addition to your passion for providing excellent customer service, you will pride yourself on your interpersonal skills and your ability to communicate with a wide-range of customers and stakeholders. You will have the ability to effectively manage your own time, have great attention to detail and have previous administration experience.

For further information please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Recruitment on (03) 5128 5406 or (03) 5128 5491.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm, Wednesday 31 July, 2019.

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.

Procurement Officer

Fixed Term Full Time - until February 2020

Latrobe City Council is an innovative, customer centric and progressive organisation focussed on delivering outstanding levels of service to its community. Latrobe City Council has an opportunity for a highly motivated administrative professional to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Officer.

As part of the Procurement team you will play a key role in providing purchasing, tendering and contract administration support for the organisation, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and processes.

To excel in this position you will have the following skills, experience and attributes;

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and extensive administration experience
• Excellent customer service orientation, strong attention to detail and a professional manner
• Relevant experience and knowledge of procurement administration, contract and tendering processes are desirable 

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

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Ryan Carpenter, Acting Coordinator Procurement on (03) 5128 5450.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm Wednesday 31st July 2019. 

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.

Gym Attendant/Fitness Instructor

Casual Positions

$36.45 per hour (inc. of 25% casual loading)
$49.22 per fitness class taught

Do you have a passion for Fitness and helping your community get fit?

Latrobe Leisure are looking for energetic and self-motivated Gym Attendants/Fitness Instructors to join their team. Our team of passionate and committed fitness staff are dedicated to keeping everybody fit, healthy and active through group fitness and gym instruction.

We offer three state of the art facilities as well as over 80 group fitness classes per week, including Aqua Fit, Ride Fit, Interval Fit, Box Fit, H.I.I.T. Fit, Life Fit (over 55's) and Flexi Fit.

The successful applicants must have a current Certificate III & IV in Fitness and hold First Aid Level 2, as well as experience in taking Group Fitness classes with the possibility of personal training available. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills, and demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

For a full overview of our Leisure Facilities and Services provided, please view our website http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/leisure/Home

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Rob Wilkie, Leisure Fitness Team Leader on 0400 532 618.  

Applications, including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website.

Applicants may be requested to demonstrate their skills via a practical interview as well as a formal interview during the application process.

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.

Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Permanent Full Time and Casual

If you enjoy working in a team with a range of like-minded professionals and services, then we have a rewarding opportunity to work within our Family Services team.

Key responsibilities will be to provide an informative, educational and supportive primary health service to families, demonstrating your sound knowledge of maternal and child health principles and practices.

To be successful in this role you will possess a sound knowledge of services available to families, have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families and other relevant service providers. 

To be considered for this role you must meet the necessary qualification requirements for practice in the Victorian Maternal & Child Heath Service and a current Victorian Driver’s License is required.

Advertised hourly rate is the base rate. As per the nurses award this will increase with years of experience and qualification.

For further information and to view the position description, please visit our website or contact Kate Dalton, Team Leader Family Health on (03) 5128 5628.

Applications are to be submitted via the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers

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