Circular Head Council is an equal opportunity employer that values and utilises the contributions of workers with diverse skills, backgrounds and experiences.

The values or behaviours that Council will embrace to support our mission and guide us in achieving our Vision are:

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 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 yearly intervals.

Uniforms

Dependant on your role Council employees have access to protective clothing, corporate uniforms, 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.

This guide has been designed to help you understand our recruitment process and provide you with some tips and ideas for completing your application.

Before applying, you should also read the Position Description for the role for which you are applying.

Preparing your application

All applications must include the following:

• A covering letter
• Statement addressing the selection criteria
• Current resume

Addressing the selection criteria

Applications that do not address the selection criteria when required may be eliminated from the recruitment process.

The selection criteria sets out the skills, experience, qualifications and abilities that we are looking for in applicants for the role.  This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate how you meet the requirements and to expand on your resume.

The most important aspect of responding to the selection criteria is to provide examples to support your claims.  One way to do this is to use the STAR model:

• Situation – Outline the situation or setting, what was the context?
• Task – What was your role?
• Actions – What did you do and how did you do it?
• Results – What did you achieve?  What were the results of what you did and how does it relate to the position you are applying for?

A short, simple paragraph for each criterion is all that is required.

Resume

Your resume is a history of your employment and work experience and should include the following:

• Contact details
• Employment history (most recent experience listed first), detailing period of employment, positions held and responsibilities.
• Educational qualifications, training courses, work tickets, licences and professional affiliations which are relevant to the position.

Should you wish to provide any supporting documentation such as certificates, licences and references, please do not attach originals.

Sending your application

Applications can be submitted in the following ways:

• Emailed to: hr@circularhead.tas.gov.au (Unless otherwise stated)
• Mailed to: Circular Head Council, PO Box 348, Smithton, TAS 7330.
• Delivered to: Circular Head Council, 33 Goldie Street, Smithton, TAS 7330.
• Online application: click on the link for the position you are interested in.
• Sometimes applications are managed by a labour hire company. Applicants should always follow the directions given in the advertisement.

Ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made.

Council only accepts applications for advertised positions. Unsolicited applications will not be considered.

Interviews

Shortlisting of applicants to attend an interview is based on how your skills, qualifications and knowledge match those required in the Position Description.

Successful applicants are subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing.

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