The Huon Valley Council is one of the biggest employers in the region with around 200 employees across a broad range of service areas that serve our community and are but a mere 30 minutes south of Hobart. We envision a collaborative workforce that fosters innovation, embraces health and wellbeing, encourages personal and professional growth, and cultivates a sense of belonging and pride among all employees, all while providing exceptional service to the community.
Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life for all people of the Huon Valley by investing in a dynamic, sustainable and equitable future which is financially sustainable.
We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and cultivating a culture of inclusion. Our goal is to harness the complete potential of all our people, irrespective of differences, such as: gender, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, beliefs, and perspectives.
An inclusive workplace means a happier workplace.
Our people vision is to create a safe, thriving, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered and can bring their authentic selves to work.
At Huon Valley Council, there is a place for everyone.
What can Huon Valley Council provide you?
- Generous leave entitlements including regular days off (RDO)
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
- Professional development, leadership opportunities and support
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- 15% superannuation contribution
- Additional benefits outlined in our enterprise agreement.
Huon Valley Council Child Safe Statement of Commitment
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, to protecting Children and Youth and promoting their safety within our organisation and the Huon Valley community.
We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. We are obligated to prioritise the safety of the Children and Youth who interact with Council Workers and where Children and Youth are present in Council Facilities and supervised by Council Workers in the performance of their role and to ensure we have processes in place to report Reportable Conduct.
We will comply with the Universal Principle of the right to cultural safety and the mandatory Child and Youth Safe Standards in the performance of our local government functions and service to the Huon Valley community.
We recognise the importance of the safety of Children and Youth in the provision of quality community services by Council. All Children and Youth who attend services, programs, events at Council Facilities (including online environments) that are delivered, owned, contracted, or managed by Council and supervised by Council Workers have the right to feel safe, be safe, and be respected.
The Huon Valley Council owns and operates three Children’s Services Centres in Huonville, Geeveston and Dover and two Medical Centres in Geeveston and Dover. Expressions of Interest are currently open.
The Huon Valley Council has a range of opportunities available: