Current Employment Opportunities

Work Officers

Permanent full-time, multiple positions

Council is seeking to employ motivated individuals for new positions and to support a succession planning arrangement.

Council seeks candidates that have relevant experience or transferrable skills aligned to municipal and/or civil work environments. Specialised skills are required for some positions, while other position/s require fewer specific skills and experience.

The primary tasks for the positions are as follows:

  • Grader operator – unsealed road maintenance and road reconstruction projects.
  • Asphalt labourer – tasks associated with road and footpath maintenance including competent operation of the Flocon maintenance truck.
  • General labourer/plant operator – varying tasks associated with road maintenance/construction, park/reserves maintenance, park and street furniture maintenance, litter bin collection, street and public amenity cleaning. Duties can vary from one day to the next to support changing priorities, available resources and the necessary skill set.

If you take great pride in your work, have a ‘can do’ attitude and want to be a proactive contributor and a supported member of the Works team, we want to hear from you. Applicants should possess personal attributes that align with Council’s agreed workplace behaviours, a strong work ethic and a sharp eye for detail. You should also hold or be able to attain a Construction Industry White Card, Medium Rigid licence, Traffic Management qualifications and First Aid.

Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $64,385 to $69,102 plus 15% Superannuation in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Annual salary for a successful candidate with experience in grader operation will be negotiated with the preferred applicant.

Application Form - Works Officer

Job Specification & Position Description - Works Officer

If you would like more information please contact Director Works, Matthew Millwood on 0417 054 273 or email matthew.millwood@mvc.tas.gov.au

To be considered please provide an application form, a covering letter outlining your area of interest with relevance to the tasks currently available, your motivation for applying and what you would bring to the role. A current resume with two referees should also be included.

Applications close Wednesday 7 August 2024 at 3pm and shall be addressed to the Human Resources Officer, PO Box 102, Westbury, Tasmania, 7303 or emailed to recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au


Ranger

Council is seeking a motivated Ranger to join our compliance & regulation team. In this role you will perform the day to day animal control functions, whilst also supporting investigations into potential breaches of planning and building compliance. No two days are the same in this versatile role and for the right candidate it will provide opportunities to expand on existing knowledge while working within a collaborative & supportive team environment. Previous experience in a regulatory or compliance related field and confidence working with animals will be highly regarded.

This position is offered on a permanent full time basis. Annual salary will be negotiated subject to applicant’s qualification, skills and experience within a range of $73,861 to $79,963, plus 15% Superannuation in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Other benefits include:

  • A 19 day month, allowing for a rostered day off to full time employees.
  • One hour per month health and wellbeing activity leave.
  • Four hours volunteering activity leave per six month period.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Learn More:

Application Form - Ranger

Job Specification & Position Description - Ranger

If you would like more information please contact Wade Hateley, Team Leader Compliance & Regulation on 0419 510 770 or email wade.hateley@mvc.tas.gov.au

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

  • An application form
  • A cover letter
  • Current resume
  • A statement addressing each of the selection criteria (Maximum of two (2) pages)

To be considered applications are to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mvc.tas.gov.au

Applications Close:

Monday 29 July 2024 at 9.00am, however Council may proceed with interviewing prior to this date. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Council will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.


Civil Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Engineer to join the Infrastructure Services Department. In this role you will be responsible for preparing design drawings, specifications, and project plans for the construction and maintenance of Council infrastructure. You will work closely with the Engineering Team to deliver engineering solutions that best serve the Council and the community.

Contact Information: For more information about the position, please visit: Link: Pro Recruitment- Civil Engineer or contact Jess Alexander on 0423 043 000 or jess@prorecruitment.com.au