Employment

Working at the Huon Valley Council you will be part of a rich and vibrant community. We offer a great range of benefits including:

  • Excellent leave entitlements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing Program
  • 14 per cent superannuation
  • Plus, more outlined in our enterprise agreement.

If you’re considering a career in local government, we encourage you to consider us.

Our current vacancies are listed below.

To apply for a position, click the Apply Now button under the position and submit your application.

Applications are to include a resume, covering letter and a separate document addressing the selection criteria indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.

To ensure the selection panel can view your documents, please make sure written responses, resume/CVs or copies of supporting documents have been saved in either Microsoft Word format (.doc, .docx), Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Rich Text Format (.rtf).

About the Huon Valley

The Huon Valley retains a beauty, charm and heritage-like feel whilst being progressive, innovative and creative, it is well known for its long history of apple growing, craft cider makers, boutique winemakers, quality salmon producers, and other homegrown produce.

The population of the Huon Valley is spread across five main townships of Huonville, Franklin, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover. Other towns include Southport, Glen Huon, Judbury, Ranelagh, Mountain River, Pelverata, Cradoc and Verona Sands.

Across the Valley we have many industries, schools, sporting and recreational facilities, services clubs, supermarkets and health services. Huonville is the major commercial and business centre for the area.

Among the diverse local industries are agriculture, aquaculture, fishing, forestry, and tourism. We have a population of approximately 17,966 people and have a Valley that is known for its incredible natural beauty, with the pristine Huon River, Far South coastline, mountain ranges, World Heritage-listed national parks and iconic bushwalks.

Huon Valley Council operates from the Customer Service Centre in Huonville, with many facilities and services located across the Valley. The area has over 10,000 rateable properties and the Council has an estimated consolidated income of approximately $30 million.

Council employs around 167 full time equivalent staff in managing and delivering a wide range of services across our total area of 5,497km2 including environment and development services, infrastructure services and community services.

Facilities managed by the Council include waste management, sporting facilities and swimming pools, child care, medical centres, community halls and the Huon Valley Hub.

To find out more of what the Huon Valley has to offer visit www.huonvalleytas.com.

About Council

The Huon Valley Council is the southernmost local government area in Australia.

Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for the people of the Huon Valley by investing in a dynamic, sustainable and equitable future.

We believe people who display our Values of Safety, Integrity, Team Work, Service Excellence, and Continuous Improvement are great employees. We are a forward thinking organisation responding to the unique and changing needs of our community and people.

We are committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, and identities.

Huon Valley Council Medical Careers:

The Huon Valley Council owns and operates the Geeveston and Dover Medical Centres. Expressions of Interest are currently open for General Practitioners.

Find out more about Huon Valley Council Medical Careers.

Current Vacancies

The Huon Valley Council has a range of opportunities available:

Nurse Practitioner (000680)

About This Position

Applications Close on Tuesday, 2 April 2024

  •  Newly created position
  • Permanent Full Time
  • $110,416 – $120,822
  • 14% Employer Superannuation

The Role

As the Nurse Practitioner you will:

  • Develop and promote positive relations with patients, nursing peers, medical practitioners, allied health and community.
  • Provide advanced and autonomous expert care to patients and families
  • Prescribe medications
  • Provide management of long-term conditions

Mandatory Requirements

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will have the following:

  • AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Extensive professional and/or leadership experience.
  • Advanced clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of illness and injury
  • Advanced communication and negotiation skills
  • strong computer literacy across both standard office, and specialised medical software

What’s on offer

  • A fantastic opportunity to start a role from scratch and work with a new team.
  • A culture of improvement and togetherness
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

To be considered for this role your application must include a resume, covering letter, and separate selection criteria document addressing your ability to meet the role requirements.

Applications that fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered.

For further information on this position, including a position description, visit www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au/jobs or contact Margaret McPherson, Manager Medical Services, on (03) 6264 0364.

Your application can be submitted via the website above.

Position Description Apply Now

Position Type

Full-Time

Application Close Date

Salary Range

$110,416 - $120,822

Multi Skilled Field Worker – Level 2 (MW-102)

About This Position

Applications Close on Tuesday, 2 April 2024

  • Full Time
  • Fortnightly RDO
  • $59,687 per annum ($30.20hr)
  • 14% Employer Superannuation

The Role

As a Multi Skilled Field Worker you will:

  • Assist with the maintenance and construction of roads, footpaths, parks and reserves and associated infrastructure.
  • Maintain and improve infrastructure for the community of the Huon Valley
  • Operate small plant and equipment to achieve your Team’s objectives.

Mandatory Requirements

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will have the following:

  • A working understanding of road, parks and oval maintenance and capital works
  • Experience operating a range of relevant small plant and equipment
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated experience using computer and/or tablets.
  • Experience in working within WHS policy, procedures and guidelines
  • Current and valid Drivers Licence
  • White Card

What’s on offer

  • An opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive team.
  • A culture of improvement and togetherness
  • Fortnightly rostered days off
  • Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

To be considered for this role your application must include a resume and covering letter addressing your ability to meet the role requirements.

For further information on this position contact Anthony Wicks, Manager Works, on (03) 6264 0337.

Position Description Apply Now

Position Type

Full-Time

Application Close Date

Salary Range

$59,687 per annum + 14% super