Careers at Latrobe

Passion for Fitness and helping your community get fit?

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. 

Gym Attendant – Casual Positions

The successful applicants must have First Aid Level 2, a Working with Children Check and either a current Certificate III & IV in Fitness, as well as experience in taking Group Fitness classes with the possibility of personal training available for the successful candidate. You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team environment.

Experience and knowledge in customer service and/or computer skills would be an advantage but not essential. 

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 (03) 5128 6211.  

Applications, including a response to the Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday, 16 December 2018.

Please note the successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a current Working with Children Check.

Team Leader Asset Strategy

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 Team Leader Asset Strategy is a key member of Latrobe City Council’s dedicated Infrastructure Planning Team and will lead the Asset Assessment Officers, field staff and contractors for data collection, and consultants for provision of maintenance services on asset systems.

The incumbent will assess the development, implementation and maintenance of asset management processes as they relate to legislative requirements, Council’s asset register, asset management plans, capital works programs and annual asset valuation. 

Due to the wealth of skills in house or available, Council is willing to consider a wide range of qualifications and skills as they relate to Asset Management.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

• To administer, maintain and provide support across the organisation and be the key point of contact for Council’s Asset Management Information System.
• To support the Coordinator Infrastructure Planning in the on-going management of Council’s Asset Management strategies, systems and processes.
• To develop and implement Council's pavement management system and prepare forward programs for road and kerb renewal, re-sealing and resheeting.
• To participate in the Infrastructure Planning Team with a focus on establishing and iimplementing asset management strategies and systems and plans for Council’s infrastructure including roads, storm system,
  bridges, paths, signage, lights, street furniture and reserves.
• To assess, prepare and update asset inventories, implement/undertake condition assessments, identify and develop financial modeling / planning and asset valuations.
• The role is required to lead the preparation of Council’s long term capital works program and annual capital budgeting.

What we expect from you:

• Good understanding of local government engineering.
• Appreciation of quality assurance.
• Understanding of the long term goals and policies of the unit and Council.
• Initiate, program, monitor and report regularly on task progress.
• 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 Neil Churton , Coordinator Infrastructure Planning on 5128 5777.

Applications are to be submitted online via the Latrobe City Council Website and will be accepted until 11 pm Sunday, 16 December 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. 

Are you a student with a desire to become Building Surveyor with a passion for working in the local government sector?

Latrobe City is the regional city of Gippsland, located less than 2 hours’ drive from Melbourne, and is at the heart of the only Economic Growth Zone in Victoria - the Latrobe Valley.  Latrobe City has a diverse range of industries including power, forestry and paper, manufacturing, agribusiness, retail, hospitality, aviation, health and education.

Responding to the challenges of a growing regional centre, we are seeking a skilled and motived graduate engineer or person studying a degree in building surveying to join the team as a Building Surveyor Intern.You will assist the Municipal Building Surveyor with the delivery of statutory services across the municipality, providing a professional and customer focussed advisory service.To be successful in this role you will possess excellent investigatory and communication skills; able to deal with a wide range of activities over the day and be studying towards a degree in building surveying or have completed an allied degree.In return we offer supported study assistance and the opportunity to advance your career in a challenging and diverse environment.

For further information please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Chris Watson, Coordinator Building Services on 03 5128 5430.
Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11 pm, 14 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 Check.

Aged & Disability Services Community Support Officer

Parental Leave - up to January 2020

 The Aged & Disability Services Community Support Officer plays an instrumental role in the delivery of quality Aged & Disability Direct Care Services across the Latrobe City. 

 The position key responsibility is to supervise the Social Support Group staff and volunteers, Meals on Wheels staff and volunteers.  The role will oversee Social Support Groups and Meals on Wheels program including but not limited to meal planning, recording of attendances, development of newsletters, ordering of stock, sourcing and purchase of new equipment, arranging building and vehicle maintenance, and processing accounts.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent administration and customer service skills and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience with care coordination and a Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent is desirable.

 For more information or to view the position description, please refer to our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Lauren Battista, Aged and Disability Services Community Support Officer on 5176 3306 or Gina Zammit, 

A/g Coordinator Direct Care Services on 5128 5619

 Applications, including a response to Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm on Friday, 14 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 Check.

Casual Early Childhood Teacher

 Latrobe City Council’s Early Learning & Care team currently has a fantastic vacancy for casual Early Education 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 final year of a Bachelor Early Childhood Education.  A current Victorian Institute of teaching registration and Victorian Police Check.

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 Stacey Jennings, Coordinator Early Learning & Care on 5128 5710.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11.00 pm Friday, 14 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 Check.

Major Events Officer – Parental Leave Position

Fixed Term Full time – up to 15 Months

If you have proven events experience and enjoy working as part of team in a fast paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

It is an exciting time in the Latrobe Valley with a full annual events program in place that includes both community and major events. This role will be responsible for the successful delivery of our major events program.

We are seeking a Major Events Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis until June 2020.  The position is to proactively manage a diverse range of Major and Special Events that generate positive economic outcomes and enhance the profile and image for Latrobe City and its community. As part of this role, experience in assessing the suitability of a major event for its community fit and economic return would be beneficial.

 POSITION OBJECTIVES

• Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of support services for a variety of marketing initiatives, activities and events that will increase the attraction of major events.
• To identify new major event opportunities including promoting Latrobe City as a major event destination to professional event promoters.
• To facilitate and support our major event organisers to grow and develop their events to enhance the economic outcomes and profile.
• To actively promote Latrobe City’s major events and event capabilities.
• Explore funding, grant and cost mitigation opportunities for Latrobe City’s major events.
• To ensure Council sponsored major events are conducted safely and in accordance with best practice event delivery and compliances.

You will be adaptable and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and well - developed computer and word suite skills.

 For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Jo DeJong, Coordinator Events (03) 5128 5604.

In return, Latrobe City Council offers a challenging and rewarding environment with opportunities for supported professional development and career progression.

Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm Friday, 14 December 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.

Gallery Technician -  Latrobe Regional Gallery (Re-advertise)

 Latrobe Regional Gallery is seeking an experienced Gallery Technician, Permanent Full-Time 

About Latrobe: LRG (Latrobe Regional Gallery) is owned and operated by Latrobe City Council, situated in the Latrobe Valley and the beautiful rural area of greater Gippsland.

Benefits: You will join a small passionate professional team, at LRG, after a major building upgrade. You will join a gallery committed to programming and presentation excellence and a strong engagement with local, national and the international visual culture. 

Description of the role: As the only full-time technician, you will supervise part-time and casual gallery assistants. You will also:-

• take responsibility for all parts of LRG's exhibition install, maintenance and de-install;
• work closely with the curatorial team and director in the design and realisation of high end exhibitions, across all media, from traditional to 'new' media;
• be experienced in working with collections, experimental and classical exhibition formats and touring projects, across a wide span of media and art practices;
• Record keeping, strong computer literacy and attention to OH&S standards are part of this role. 
• You will join a hardworking small professional team, skilled at multi-tasking, collaborating and with a great work ethos.

Skills: We are seeking a highly professional gallery technician, with advanced skills and extensive experience in exhibition installation, maintenance and demount, across a wide range of art media and artworks (this is essential). Ideally you will have worked with high profile national exhibitions and touring shows of note.  You will be able to work with both less experienced and high profile artists, maintain excellent communications with a wide range of external contractors and art industry stakeholders. We are seeking a proactive team member who excels at time management and able to work in a team environment, with a positive and enthusiastic commitment to this key role within LRG. 

This is a full-time ongoing position (38 hrs a week) and Current Drivers Licence is essential.

For further information and to view the position description please visit our website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers or contact Shelley Ditterich Senior Curator on 5128 5702 or Mark Themann, Arts Director LRG on (03) 5128 6186

Applications are to be submitted electronically on the Latrobe City Council website and will be accepted until 11pm, Friday, 4 January 2019.

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