Jobs at Council

Leave the city rat race behind you and enjoy Berrigan Shire lifestyle

• Murray River
• Excellent health & educational facilities
• Golfers paradise
• Close to major regional centres
• 2 Hours drive to snowfields
• Sunny clear days to enjoy leisure time

For further information about employment opportunities in the Berrigan Shire contact the Council.

Positions Vacant

There are currently two (2) vacant positions within the Berrigan Shire Council.

Water and Safety Officer

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking to employ an enthusiastic self starter for a diverse and challenging position within Council.

The position will be graded at Band 6 within Berrigan Shire Council’s salary system with a range of $38988.88 to $42473.01 per annum plus 9% super, a standard 9 day – 70 hour fortnight, with the opportunity for overtime during pool season.

The role consists of three core responsibilities

• Water Revenue
  To efficiently and effectively undertake Council’s water meter reading and billing operations and procedures.    Meter reading is largely an electronic process with readings gathered remotely from a vehicle driving by metered properties. The position will also be responsible for the preparation of rate notice files and responding to customer bill enquiries.

• Public Pool Supervision
 To supervise the operation of the pool facilities in accordance with Council requirements and other regulations, ensuring their safe and efficient operation.

• Risk Management
 To assist with the implementation and ongoing development of Risk Management and Occupational Health & Safety systems. This will include undertaking inspections of Council’s facilities and activities, preparing reports relating to compliance with relevant standards and developing and monitoring plans for improvements.

Further information is available by contacting Karen Hanna on 03 5888 5100.

♦ Water and Safety Officer Position Description
♦ Application Form

Applications must be received by 4:00pm Friday 4 December 2009 and should be addressed to:

"CONFIDENTIAL - Position of Water and Safety Officer"
The General Manager
Berrigan Shire Council 
PO Box 137 
BERRIGAN  NSW  2712

This position has been identified as “child related employment” under the Commission for Young People Act 1998 and as such A Working With Children Check will be taken on the preferred applicants

Traineeship in Office Administration

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking applications from persons interested in undertaking a 12 month traineeship in Office Administration within the  Council’s Corporate Services Department.

The key responsibilities for this position are:
     • Word processing and data entry
     • Mail
     • Receipting
     • Reception/Switchboard Operation
     • Filing
     • General Office Support

The position is ideal for a school leaver who has a current driver’s licence, is confident with customer contact and has good interpersonal and communication skills.  The ability to work as a team member and to assist others is important.
 

Applications close 4:00pm Friday 27 November 2009 and should be addressed to:

 ‘Confidential’ – Position of Trainee
 The General Manager
 Berrigan Shire Council
 PO Box 137
 BERRIGAN   NSW   2712

Or forwarded by email to:  mail@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au

Further information is available by contacting Karen Hanna on Ph: 03 5888 5100.

♦ Trainee Administration Officer Position Description
♦ Application Form

Applicants should be prepared to attend an interview at short notice.



The Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity organisation.

Scholarships

Berrigan Shire Council also provides access to scholarships for students undertaking tertiary studies who live in the Berrigan Shire.For details on the Berrigan Shire Local Government Scholarship and the Berrigan Shire Council Accommodation Scholarship please click here.

Applicants should be prepared to attend an interview at short notice.

The Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity organisation.

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking applications from persons interested in undertaking a 12 month traineeship in Office Administration within the  Council’s Corporate Services Department.

The key responsibilities for this position are:
     • Word processing and data entry
     • Mail
     • Receipting
     • Reception/Switchboard Operation
     • Filing
     • General Office Support

The position is ideal for a school leaver who has a current driver’s licence, is confident with customer contact and has good interpersonal and communication skills.  The ability to work as a team member and to assist others is important.
A position description and further information is available by clicking here or by contacting Karen Hanna on 03 5888 5100.

Applications close 27 November 2009 and should be addressed:

‘Confidential’ – Position of Trainee
The General Manager
Berrigan Shire Council
PO Box 137
Berrigan  NSW  2712

Or forwarded by email to: mail@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au