Council Community Officer – Road Safety
Term Contract position until 30 June 2025 – 35 hours per week
Are you a highly motivated and committed individual? Are you passionate about your community and road safety? Wentworth Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently accepting applications for the position of Council Community Officer Road Safety. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing road safety initiatives in line with Transport for NSW and the Local Government Road Safety Program (LGRSP) guidelines. You will also have the chance to foster existing partnerships and encourage community involvement to promote road safety. Come join our team and make a positive impact in our community!
Wentworth Shire Council offers a rewarding career with excellent working conditions and a positive team-focused culture. Take the opportunity to join our dynamic, committed team striving to make a difference to our local community.
The position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period and has a commencement salary between $65,832.00 and $70,893.86 (dependent on skills and experience) plus 11% Superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a fit for work assessment and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Council Values
Benefits of Employment
Equal Employment Opportunity
Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of different ages, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, as well as candidates from various cultural and linguistic heritages.
Council Values
At Wentworth Shire Council, we value:
Accountability & Transparency
* We take responsibility for our actions
* We communicate openly and respectfully with our community
Honesty & Integrity
* We deliver on commitments
* We act ethically
Quality & Commitment
* We do our best to provide the highest standard of goods and services to our community
* We are responsive to the needs of our community and always look for ways to better serve our community
* We are dedicated to fulfilling the Shire’s vision and goals
Respect
* We act professionally towards our community and our colleagues
Benefits of Employment
Employees at Wentworth Shire Council are provided with a range of benefits:
* Accrued Rostered Days Off throughout the year, in addition to four weeks of Annual Leave
* Long Service Leave entitlements after five years of service
* Professional development opportunities
Closing: 4pm, Monday 04 March 2024
No late applications are accepted.
Position Description
Position Description
Wentworth Shire
Wentworth Shire
Wentworth Shire, home to about 8,000 residents, offers a unique lifestyle by the Murray and Darling Rivers. It’s a place of natural beauty and outdoor activities, ideal for families. Nearby Mildura provides additional amenities and cultural experiences. This balance makes Wentworth Shire an attractive location for living, working, and exploring. Discover what is worth seeing and doing in Wentworth and Surrounds: experiencewentworth.com.au
Join Wentworth Shire Council for a career in a progressive, community-focused work environment that prioritises the interests of the Shire. Wentworth Shire Council is committed to becoming a child safe organisation by embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards across our organisation. An advocate of Equal Employment Opportunity, Council offers outstanding working conditions and a team-oriented, positive culture.
How to lodge your application
Considering an application
How to lodge your application
Further Information
Considering an application
In order for your application to be considered it must include the following:
A Cover Letter
Your cover letter should be addressed to the General Manager.
Ensure the Recruitment Number and Position Title are included in the subject line.
The body of the letter should provide an outline of your skills and work experience.
Addressing the Selection Criteria
You must include a separate page that addresses the selection criteria.
You should describe how your particular skills, abilities, work experience and qualifications enable you to satisfy the requirements of the position addressing each of the points listed under the selection criteria.
Current Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Your resume should include:
* Current personal details: Name, residential address, current postal address, email address, preferred day time contact phone numbers
* Education and Training: list academic qualifications and training
* Work Experience: Details of positions you have held from present to past. Provide greater detail on more recent positions and positions that highlight experience relevant to the position you are applying
* Referees: Provide the name, title, organisation and telephone numbers of at least two referees, including your current supervisor where possible. Your referees should be able to comment on your work performance and abilities
How to lodge your application
By Post
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Hand Deliver
26–28 Adelaide Street, Wentworth NSW 2648
Email
To apply for this job, email your cover letter, resume and response to the selection criteria to humanresources@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Further Information
For further information on advertised positions and details on how to apply, contact Glen Norris, Manager Human Resources:
P: (03) 5027 5027
E: human.resources@wentworth.nsw.gov.au