Circular Head Council is an equal opportunity employer that values and utilises the contributions of workers with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experience. Circular Head Council staff have the unique opportunity to participate in the changes that our region is experiencing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve and welcome employees with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference in their community.

Circular Head Council embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. To ensure we attract and retain the best possible people to meet our future needs, we provide:

Equal employment opportunity

Circular Head Council aims to provide a workplace free from any form of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. We are committed to creating an environment in which all forms of harassment and bullying are not tolerated at any level.

Learning and development

Council is committed to ongoing staff development and training. Employees are encouraged and supported to attend training and undertake study in approved courses.

Work/life balance, flexibility, and benefits

Council appreciates the importance of a healthy work/life balance. Achieving balance in your life is vital to being a productive and happy employee.

Some of the flexible options available at Council include:

• Rostered Days Off
• 9-day fortnights
• Flexible working hours, where applicable
• Part-time and job share arrangements
• Working from home
• Banked Hours
• 3 Days paid leave at Christmas/New Year closure each year
• Salary sacrifice superannuation
• Employees can purchase additional leave (conditions apply).
• Employee Assistance Program offering professional confidential counselling.

Salary and conditions of employment

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Council’s current Enterprise Agreement and relevant award for each position. Please refer to the Position Description for the role classification level.

Superannuation

Council has a generous superannuation scheme – 14.5% for permanent employees personally contributing 7.06%.

Reward and recognition

Council employees are recognised after 5 years of service and continued recognition at five year intervals.

Uniforms

Depending on your role Council employees have access to protective clothing, corporate uniform allowance (conditions apply).

Health and wellbeing program

Providing a safe work environment is of utmost importance and taken very seriously. Council supports a comprehensive range of health and wellbeing initiatives which is supported by our Workplace Health and Advisory Committee. Current support programs include:

• Health and Wellbeing Program and events
• Zero Harm Safety Management System
• Health initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks
• Mental Health Training

Council is committed to a safe and healthy work environment. Comprehensive workplace health and safety policies and procedures are in place to ensure staff are not placed at risk while at work.