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Welcome to our page providing details on job opportunities with Murrumbidgee Council.
We are located in the southern area of the Riverina region of New South Wales and service the towns of Coleambally, Darlington Point, Jerilderie and surrounds.
Our Council is a fantastic place to work, with around 90 people employed in a variety of indoor and outdoor positions.
Each and every one of us plays an important part in providing services and facilities to our community.
Whether you prefer to work indoors or outdoors, if you're passion is to deliver a high standard of work and you're reliable and committed, then Murrumbidgee Council is the place for you!
Team spirit is another quality that is very important to us as we have a close-knit and inclusive organisation.
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We strive to deliver quality services and well-maintained facilities. We achieve this with strong, positive and trusted leadership that respects traditional principles and forward-thinking, and through this, nurtures who we are, where we live and what we have built.
Trust - We have confidence in all cogs of the Council wheel, which leads to efficiencies through a cooperative approach.
Honesty - We are open, honest and accountable and have great and justifiable pride in our work.
Teamwork - We work together and embrace a team environment of inclusion, equality and open communication.
Respect - We genuinely respect each other and appreciate our individual skills, characters and backgrounds.
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Educator - Full time
Jerilderie Early Learning Centre
Are you an experienced educator looking for a fresh challenge, ready to take on a key role at our Preschool and Long Day Care Centre?
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team in providing high-quality early learning and care services to up to 43 children, ranging from 6 weeks to school age.
In this pivotal role, you will develop tailored educational programs to meet the diverse needs of children in our care, all while ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
Your leadership will inspire and promote collaboration among our educators and families, nurturing a positive learning culture and delivering exceptional education and care services.
We are looking for someone with diploma-level qualifications who can excel in an off-the-floor position, allowing them to focus on the day-to-day management and financial administration of the centre.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator to make a real difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Apply now to take the next step in your career and join our team in this exciting new facility.
We offer impressive benefits for this position, including:
- Salary ranging from $61,448 to $73,276 (subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
- Generous professional development and training opportunities, including payment of 100% of tuition costs for Commonwealth supported programs and reimbursement of all stationery and study material costs
- Opportunities to grow your career
- Attractive employment conditions in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2023
- 4 weeks annual leave (permanent, full-time employees)
- 3 weeks of sick leave each year (permanent, full-time employees)
- 6.5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years (permanent, full-time employees)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Download the Position Description
For a confidential discussion, in the first instance, please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 0417 765 465.
Please email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
Applications close on Friday 26 April 2024.
Please note - all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Murrumbidgee Council Vaccination Policy 2022
Mechanic
We have an exciting career opportunity for an energetic and capable mechanic. The mechanic will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing Council’s vehicles, heavy plant, and other equipment to minimise downtime and enable the optimal use of plant and equipment.
The servicing, maintaining and repairing Council vehicles and heavy plant may occur in Council Depots and/or in the field subject to operational requirements.
The position can be based at either Coleambally, Darlington Point or Jerilderie Depot.
If this role appeals to you, we would like to hear from you. Your qualifications, experience, and attributes should include:
- Trade certificate in the appropriate mechanical field
- MR Class driver's licence
- WHS Construction Induction White Card
- Forklift Licence
- Salary ranging from $78,785 to $93,948 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)
- Rostered Day Off scheme - 9-day fortnight
- Generous professional development, training and career growth opportunities
- Attractive employment conditions in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2023
- 4 weeks annual leave (permanent, full-time employees)
- 3 weeks of sick leave each year (permanent, full-time employees)
- 6.5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years (permanent, full-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Employment conditions are under the Local Government (State) Award 2023
For a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Gurciullo People and Culture Officer on 03 5886 1200 or 0417 765 465.
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
The position will close on Friday 26 April 2024.
Please note - all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Murrumbidgee Council Vaccination Policy 2022
Casual Cleaner
We have an opportunity for a high-performing and suitably skilled cleaner to clean Council-owned facilities to ensure compliance with work, health and safety regulations and council standards. As the main role will entail cleaning Jerilderie Early Learning Centre, a Working with Children’s Check will be essential.
The position is based in Jerilderie.
Benefits of the position include:
- Salary ranging from $33.17 to $43.30 hourly rate (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) part-time pro-rata
- Professional development and training opportunities available
- Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023
For a confidential discussion, in the first instance, please contact Sarah Gurciullo, People and Culture Officer on (03) 5886 1200 or 0417 765 465.
Please email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au
Applications close on Friday 26 April 2024.
Please note - all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Murrumbidgee Council Vaccination Policy 2022