Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet it’s future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities. We are looking for values-driven people who are results-focused and committed to community outcomes. 

Who we are:

Council’s Environmental Health Unit deliver health protection programs across the local government area. This includes processing registrations and associated fees, maintaining data integrity of systems, assisting in the delivery of immunisation services and providing quality customer service.  Applications are invited for the position of Environmental Health Administration Officer to assist in the administration and operations of this team. 

Ideally, the successful candidate for this role will have:

• effective experience working in a dynamic and computerised administrative environment including the accurate use and maintenance of high volume data management systems (Registration and Inspection Management)
•  proficiency in use and application of MS Office programs.
•  a commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles and excellence in customer service. 
•  excellent communication and interpersonal skills, understanding team dynamics and working effectively in a team environment.

This is a full-time permanent role, however Council will consider flexible approaches to full-time hours including being open to job share arrangements.  

Benefits:

Salary:  Band 4 $66k-$69 (commensurate with experience) + 10% Superannuation

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement. 

Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION...

Further information is available from Louis Papageorgiou on 9262 6445. Applications must address the key selection criteria listed in the position description. Applications close Sunday, 24 October 2021. 

Where positions are considered an ‘authorised worker’ or otherwise have to attend on site, in accordance with government requirements the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption (first dose required by 15 Oct, second dose by 29 Nov).

• Band 6 ($87,046.55 - $94,191.77 per annum + 10% Super)
• Permanent Full Time
• Based at Council's Operations Centre (Box Hill South)

Whitehorse City Council is committed to the provision of high quality open spaces, including parks, streetscapes and tree and natural asset management. As Whitehorse rethinks the way Arbor services are delivered, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced arborist who is passionate about positively impacting service delivery to the community and internal stakeholders. 

In this role you will:

Be responsible for managing Council's cyclic pruning program, liaising with Whitehorse's power distribution business and Energy Safe Victoria in relation to electric line clearance. There is also an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to build compliance systems at Whitehorse as well as integrate new tree management software into Council's customer service and tree management systems. We are keen to hear from you if you have a genuine interest in and sound knowledge of tree management principles, will be committed to contributing to a culture of collaboration and service delivery and can successfully operate in an environment of competing demands.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference: working at Whitehorse City Council, every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits our vibrant and diverse community.

Great working conditions: a professional environment, with friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering: Employee Assistance Program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym and facilities memberships (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges).

Career opportunities: a comprehensive Learning and Development program, with many opportunities for professional and personal development at all stages of your career.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement. Come and join the transformation!

A suitable level of previous experience in tree management systems will be essential for this position. Further information is available from Callan Walker on 0466 862 464. Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 31 October 2021.  

Where positions are considered an ‘authorised worker’ or otherwise have to attend on site, in accordance with government requirements the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption (first dose required by 15 Oct, second dose by 29 Nov).

• Salary $99,000 + 10% Super per annum
• Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave Coverage until March 2023)
• Flexible Working Options Available

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting transformation journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times.

The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

An exciting and rare opportunity is open within the Whitehorse City Council Home and Community Services Department for an Occupational Therapist (OT) Grade 2 (Limited tenure until March 2023 job share considered)

Whitehorse City Council supports consumers over 65 eligible for Commonwealth Home Support Programme and consumers under 65 eligible for Home & Community Care Program for Younger People. The OT will be working within the wellness and enablement framework together within the dedicated team of Whitehorse Home and Community Services.

Whitehorse Home and Community Services has a long standing and strong working relationship with Nillumbik Health (Previously Carrington Health). The OT will work towards maintaining and further strengthening working relationships and partnerships between Whitehorse City Council and Nillumbik Health to support building the capacity of the Whitehorse Home & Community Services team in delivering quality services within the person-centred, capacity building approach.

The role:

This position will be responsible for facilitation of timely access to the services provided by the Whitehorse City Council Home & Community Services Department by appropriate OT interventions to support eligible consumers living in the community.

The OT will utilise their skills and experience to support staff skill development and participate in development and delivery of group programs that are focused on building clients capacity to remain living in the community.

About you:

An ideal candidate will have Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) qualifications with substantial clinical experience with a passion for quality client outcomes within a capacity building, wellness and enablement frameworks.

Further information is available from Stephanie Berton (Monday – Thursday) on 9262 6110.  Applications must address the key selection criteria listed in the position description.  Applications close Sunday, 31 October 2021.

Where positions are considered an ‘authorised worker’ or otherwise have to attend on site, in accordance with government requirements the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption (first dose required by 15 Oct, second dose by 29 Nov).

Band 8 ($109,245 - $121,522 per annum + 10% Super)

Full Time Fixed Term

Flexible options available

Based at Council's Civic Centre (Nunawading)

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet its future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council is getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and an excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities.

With the recent approval of the IT Strategy, the customer focused IT team is looking for an experienced Coordinator IT Service Operations who will provide professional, friendly and responsive customer service to our organisation while leading and mentoring a high-performing Service Desk team supporting applications, mobile and end user devices.

If you enjoy providing professional, friendly, responsive and efficient operational IT service and the delivery of customer focussed solutions that align with current strategies, then this could be the role for you. You should have excellent stakeholder relationship management skills, the ability to engage collaboratively to prioritise IT Service Operations requests and communicate efficiently regarding Service Level agreements. Demonstrated abilities in handling competing priorities, working to deadlines, problem solving, implementing process improvements and a commitment to owning issues through to resolution would be an advantage.

To be successful you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in IT and experience in IT Operations, knowledge of ICT trends, issues and opportunities, demonstrated ability to work across multiple disciples to understand business needs, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to provide customer service as well as the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

Benefits:

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION

Further information is available from Jan Neale on 03 9262 6537. Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 31 October 2021.

Where positions are considered an ‘authorised worker’ or otherwise have to attend on site, in accordance with government requirements the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption (first dose required by 15 Oct, second dose by 29 Nov).

• $91K + 10% SUper
• Full Time Permanent Position

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet it’s future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, we are getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities. We are looking for values-driven people who are results-focused and committed to community outcomes. Leaders with a reputation for embracing change, superb integrity and collaborative teamwork are encouraged to apply.

Who are we:

The Box Hill Community Arts Centre has a reputation for providing quality creative arts programs and venue hire opportunities for clients and community. Whitehorse City Council is seeking an exceptional and suitably qualified applicant for the position of Centre Co-ordinator for the Box Hill Community Arts Centre.

You will be:

The successful applicant will be a strong people manager with:  

• highly advanced facility and operational skills,  
• highly advanced financial and administrative management skills,
• a commitment towards change management (including experience in and/or accreditation).
• a thorough working knowledge of health & safety processes, including an up to date understanding of Government guidelines & restrictions and the ability to pivot and change according to current needs.

Experience managing a facility of this type is essential, as is a passion for local arts and culture in the community.

A background working with and contracting tutors and artists, together with an understanding of creative arts programming and curating exhibitions is crucial.

Your ability to think creatively and lead a passionate team to come up with new and inventive ideas to challenge, inspire and expand our community of clients will be a key drawcard for you in applying for this role.

Benefits of working with Whitehorse City Council :

Salary Package:  This is an ongoing full-time role based in Box Hill.
Commensurate with experience, the salary range for this role is $87-$94k plus Superannuation.

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION...

For more information please contact Helen Ellis, Cultural Infrastructure Lead, Arts and Cultural Services on 9262 6241 or via helen.ellis@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.  Applications close 24 October 2021.

• Band 8 ($109,245 - $121,522 per annum + 10% Super)
• Flexible options available
• Based at Council's Civic Centre (Nunawading)

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet its future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council is getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and an excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities.

With the recent approval of the IT Strategy, the customer focused IT team is looking for a Senior Systems and Security Engineer to ensure planned and operational IT services deliver the desired levels of availability, confidentiality and integrity that is aligned with business needs and will enable the delivery of the IT Strategy.

In this role you will manage the Council’s cloud and on-premise infrastructure and systems while ensuring that the integrity of the infrastructure and data is protected in line with security strategies. The role participates in risk assessments, while managing and reporting on security incidents and develops and strengthens the organisations information security posture. If your speciality skillset includes advanced Windows systems administration and maintaining knowledge of current security and risk practices, then this could be the role for you.

Ideally, the successful candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT
• Knowledge of ICT trends that relate to systems and security standards
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to produce high level and detailed technical designs
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

In return, we will offer:

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION

Further information is available from Joe Stramandinoli on 03 9262 6511 or Jan Neale on 03 9262 6537. Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 24 October 2021.

• Salary $87-$99K plus 10% super
• High Performing Team
• Commitment to Organisational Safety Culture

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet its future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council is getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities.

Whitehorse City Council has reputation for the sector leading health and safety outcomes. We seek an enthusiastic health and safety professional to be part of a high performing team committed to developing and maintaining a strong Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture.

In this role you will:

• Make Whitehorse a healthy and safe workplace
• Encourage and inspire a health and safety culture through engagement across all levels of the organisation
• Provide advice and support for the development and achievement of the organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety goals and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety related legislation
• Provide expertise in the development and implementation of policy, service levels and standards
• Coordinate the provision of a range of Occupational Health and Safety services across the many varied and diverse functions at Council

Ideally, the successful candidate will be a health and safety professional who understands best practice and will have:

• Experience in early intervention, preventative injury management and return to work practices
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications
• Good working knowledge of the rehabilitation processes
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference: working at Whitehorse City Council, every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits our vibrant and diverse community.

Great working conditions: a professional environment, with friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering: Employee Assistance Program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym and facilities memberships (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges).

Career opportunities: a comprehensive Learning and Development program, with many opportunities for professional and personal development at all stages of your career.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and join the transformation!

Further information is available from Nathan Moorcroft on 03 9262 6522.  Applications close 24 October 2021.  Applications should address the key selection criteria contained in the position description.  .

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet it’s future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities. We are looking for values-driven people who are results-focused and committed to community outcomes. Are you qualified with a reputation for embracing change, superb integrity and a collaborative team player?  We'd encourage you to apply.

The Transport Team are searching for a creative, enthusiastic and motivated person to join their team as a Senior Transport Project Officer. 

We want to hear from you if you have:

• a passion for educating and implementing projects to our community about road safety, sustainable transport and active transport.
• relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of community programs such as the 'Easy Rides' low stress cycling routes.
• great communication skills, both in written format and in public speaking.
• demonstrated project management skills and a good understanding of the environmental, health, and road safety issues in relation to transport. 

This is a Full Time Temporary role for up to 12 months with a salary package of up to $103500.

Benefits of working with us:

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION

Further information regarding this position is available from Chris Hui, Council’s Strategic Transport Planner on chris.hui@whitehorse.vic.gov.au. Applications should address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. 

• Salary $87-$94K (pro rata) plus 10% super
• High Performing Team
• Temporary to June 2022

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet its future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council is getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities.

In this role you will:

• Provide insight and support to organisational leaders to influence great decisions and successful business outcomes
• Provide dedicated business partnering support and guidance to people managers for the development and achievement of effective workplace relationships through enhanced people management capability and practice 
• Have ownership of HR/employee relations portfolios and projects
• Provide expertise in the development and implementation of workplace policy

Ideally, the successful candidate will be a HR professional who understands best practice and will have:

• Experience in  the provision of HR/IR/ER advice in a medium to large sized organisation
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications
• Good working knowledge of the Industrial Relations framework
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference: working at Whitehorse City Council, every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits our vibrant and diverse community.

Great working conditions: a professional environment, with friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering: Employee Assistance Program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym and facilities memberships (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges).

Career opportunities: a comprehensive Learning and Development program, with many opportunities for professional and personal development at all stages of your career.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and join the transformation!

Further information is available from Marie Johnson 0467 817 265.  Applications close 21 October 2021.  Applications should address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. 

• Band 7$95K + 10% Super
• Full Time to June 2023

Whitehorse City Council is undergoing transformation to meet its future challenges head on…

This is an exciting journey to transform from Good to Great. Building on solid foundations, this Council getting set up to meet the challenges of the future.  We’re transforming ways of working, with a focus on innovation and excellent customer experience to ensure we keep delivering on community priorities. We are looking for values-driven people who are results-focused and committed to community outcomes. Leaders with a reputation for embracing change, superb integrity and collaborative teamwork are encouraged to apply.

The City of Whitehorse is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Melbourne. It extends from older established suburbs of Mont Albert, Surrey Hills and Box Hill, east to Blackburn, Burwood and Nunawading and to the more recently established suburbs in the 1970's including Mitcham and Vermont.

Broadly, the open space character changes across the Municipality from more formal exotic landscape character in the west to the bushland and native character in the east.

Whitehorse has approximately 335 open space reserves covering approximately 690 hectares of land area which equates to 10.7% of the Municipality.

The Recreation and Open Space Development Unit primarily provides planning and strategy development for open space and recreation facilities and infrastructure throughout Whitehorse.

This position will be responsible for overseeing the development of a number of key open space planning projects including preparing a new open space strategy for the City of Whitehorse and a Master Plan for East Burwood Reserve. In addition you will ensure a strategic basis for the development of high quality and ecologically sustainable open space that is equitably provided across the City.

In this role you will:

• Prepare strategies, master plans and planning policies
• Implement key projects
• Facilitate skilled consultation processes
• Provide strategic open space advice

Ideally, the successful candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications
• Ability to gain cooperation and assistance of other staff, the community and external agencies
• Understanding of planning project management techniques and principles
• Experience in organisation-wide policy implementation and the ability to develop open space policy
• Highly developed analytical, investigative and problem solving skills

Benefits:

Making a difference in the community- Working at Whitehorse City Council you will get to see how opportunities make a real difference. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

Health and Wellbeing – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community.  Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.  Come and Join the TRANSFORMATION

Further information is available from Leigh Morris on 0466514798.  Applications must address the 5 key selection contained in the position description.  Applications close 24 October 2021.