**Employment**
**Information**
**Package**
**Group Fitness Instructor**
**Position number**:POS9000
**Enquiries**:
**Name**: Geoff Stick
**Position**: Business Leader Leisure and Aquatic Centre
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
**Phone**: 03 6323 3321
T 03 6323 3000
**Contents
**Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
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Introduction
**Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania**
**and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at**
**the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the**
**Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning**
**wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural**
**features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.**
**A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage**
**streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of**
**old-world and new, tradition and innovation.**
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405
square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.
The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council
in terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the
major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned
and operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including
the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual
reporting.
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City of Launceston
organisational chart
The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.
An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.
The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.
Employment information package 4
Organisational values
**At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.**
**Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our**
**values at all times.
**Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
they are a good fit for you.
WE CARE ABOUT
OUR PEOPLE OUR
MATTER COMMUNITY
We value clear and openWe take pride in our work and
communication pursue a standard of excellence
We support and encourage eachWe genuinely listen, and value
other collaborative relationships
We respect diversityWe strive towards the best
We recognise individual needs, outcome for our community
experience and strengthsWe make responsible and
sustainable decisions
WE BRING AN OPEN WE GO HOME SAFE
MIND AND WELL
We actively seek opportunities toWe show care for people and look
continuously improve out for one another
We respect and explore differentWe speak up and support others to
ideas and perspectives be healthy and safe
We embrace change that leads toWe take personal responsibility for
positive outcomes our own health and wellbeing
We value innovation and creativityWe value work-life fit
Employment information package 5
Information for applicants
**equal opportunity employer. **1. Covering letter
**Our workforce is diverse, **2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria only)
**inclusive, flexible and family-**
3. Resume
**friendly.**
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here
(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)***
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and 1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are
and treat each other and our 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most
community with respect. suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant
experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is
We want opportunities at City of selected for the position. Selection is based on the assessment of
information kit.
If you are interested in this role
but have concerns about your The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills,
suitability, please talk to us attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You
must provide a statement that addresses each highlighted selection
before submitting your criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples that
Please see information here on how to address the Selection
Criteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work
history, special skills, training and competency details and referees,
clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses
and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.
**Please read this**
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