Working At Council

Working at Council offers many benefits including variety of work, opportunities to advance your career as well as the chance to work in an organisation whose activities link closely with the local community.

There are also a range of employment benefits including:

  • Focus on work/life balance with flexible work options available.
  • Competitive salaries with annual Award-based salary increases as well as opportunity to progress through salary steps annually within your position grade based on competency/skills attainment.
  • 11% Superannuation contribution
  • Study Assistance Scheme providing financial assistance and study leave for those undertaking tertiary study (aligned to business needs).
  • 9-day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) scheme for full time employees.
  • 9 weeks paid parental leave
  • Generous range of leave provisions including annual leave, sick leave, carer’s leave, health and wellbeing leave, and long service leave (available after 5 years of service).
  • Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
  • Wellbeing program including flu vaccinations.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers 24/7 confidential counselling services for employees and family.
  • An annual performance planning and development process
  • Availability of career development opportunities
  • Leave transfer – Council will accept the transfer of up to 13 weeks of accumulated sick leave and up to 5 years accrual of transferrable long service leave for new employees coming from other NSW Councils.
  • Council recognises significant service milestones to acknowledge the service and commitment of long serving employees and celebrate their contribution to Council.
  • Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusiveness and embracing diversity within the workforce.  We believe that a workforce which is reflective of the people in our communities, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community.
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