Careers@Wyong Shire Council

Council is committed to make Wyong Shire a great place to work, through:

• Training Opportunities - both in house and external training schemes
      
• Educational Assistance Program where staff are encouraged to further their qualifications with opportunity for financial support and time to study
      
• Well Being Programs such as flu vaccination and quit smoking programs and access to a full-time Occupational Nurse
      
• Flexible Work Practices Policy that provides flexibility and consideration for family commitments
      
• Nineteen Day Four Week cycle that offers a Rostered Day Off per month Designated positions have access to use of a laptop computer and mobile telephone
      
• Private motor vehicles are available for designated positions via salary sacrifice
  A comprehensive Performance Development/Appraisal Program Salary System which allows for progression to maximum salary
      
• Employee Assistance Program that offers free counselling services for employees and their family
      
• Council is an accredited Self-Insured Council with WorkCover NSW and has an assessed Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
      
• Corporate Uniform Policy which provides subsidy payments for uniform purchases.
      
• Some designated positions have corporate wardrobe items provided at no cost
  Outdoor and Field Staff are provided full uniform including personal protective equipment at no cost to the employee.
      
• Opportunity to apply for a three month secondment through Council’s Sister Cities Staff Exchange Program, with Tanabe, Japan.
      
• Opportunity to apply for a two week secondment through Council’s Sister Cities Staff Exchange Program, with Southland, New Zealand
       
• Advanced technology resources to assist employees meet their position requirements and to develop skills and knowledge
      
• An active Social Club that organises events and outings throughout the year for its members and their families
      
• Staff are actively encouraged to use their initiative and creativity to improve and provide quality services to the community
      
• Harmonious work environment with a consultative approach to implementing workplace changes.
      
• You will be developing skills and expertise applicable to Local Government.
  Benefit of working in Local Government allows transfer of benefits such as long service leave and superannuation from one council to another.
      
• Convenience of working close to home for Central Coast residents

A Great Place to Live, Work and Play
Wyong Shire Council is located on the northern end of the scenic Central Coast, an easy one hour's drive north from Sydney along the freeway. Wyong Shire is a leading tourist and high growth residential area with pristine beaches, lush national parks and diverse wildlife. Major shopping centres offer a wide range of department and speciality stores and dining out offers a truly international choice of cuisines and culinary delights. Council’s administration building is located at Wyong and is only approximately a five minute walk from the railway station. Council also has two depots located in both the northern and southern regions of the shire.

Salary Sacrifice
Council offers attractive Remuneration benefits such as Salary Sacrifice options for:

• Lap top computer
      
• Child care payments for employees who have children enrolled in a Wyong Shire Council Child care centre
      
• Private motor vehicles for designated positions
      
• Superannuation for members of the Local Government Accumulation and Retirement Schemes

Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment and leave entitlements are as provided by the Local Government (State) Award 2004 and Council's Policies and Agreements. A copy of the Local Government (State) Award can be obtained from the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW website Copies of Council Personnel Polices are available upon request by contacting our Staff Services Unit on (02) 4350 5365.

Council’s Structure
Wyong Shire Council employs approximately 900 permanent staff with approximately 1200 employees in total including staff in casual and temporary positions. It comprises three distinct departments and a General Manager’s Unit.

Corporate Services: which includes governance and functions that support the rest of the organisation.

Shire Planning: which includes strategic planning and the regulatory and compliance functions of Council

Shire Services: which includes functions that are directly provided to the community, such as services, facilities and infrastructure.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Wyong Shire Council is committed to EEO principles to ensure our workplace is free from all forms of illegal discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of every employee to help prevent any form of discrimination in our workplace.

If you are appointed to a position in Council that supervises or manages other staff members, your responsibilities will also include:

• Taking steps to ensure all work practices and behaviours are fair in your workplace
      
• Ensuring the work environment is free from bullying and from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment
      
• Providing employees with equal opportunity to ensure employment, training and staff development opportunities are based on merit
      
• Ensuring selection processes are transparent and the selection methods used are consistent

Occupational Health and Safety
The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 was introduced to ensure the health, safety and welfare of persons both at work and at workplaces. The Act and Council Policies aim to protect your health, safety and welfare by enforcing general requirements which must be met. These requirements cover Council employees, contractors and visitors to our workplace.

As a staff member of Wyong Shire Council you will have the responsibility to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and others and to co-operate with Council’s Policies and our efforts to comply with occupational health and safety requirements

Code of Conduct
The Local Government Act 1993 requires every council to adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of The Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW. Councillors, members of Council, staff and delegates of the Council must comply with the applicable provision of Council's code of conduct. Council contractors and volunteers are also required to observe the relevant provisions of this code of conduct.

See a copy of Council’s Code of Conduct

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Page last updated: 13/04/2007