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
- 13.5 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.
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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:
Development Services Administration Officer (000577)
About This Position
Applications Close on Monday, 27 March 2023
- 12 Months Fixed Term Full Time – Maternity Leave cover
- $68,392 per annum
- 13.5% Employer Superannuation
The Role
As the Administration Officer of Development Services, you will:
- Provide a first point of reference for phone and email enquiries for the Unit and assist with facilitating responses.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to Development Services Team.
- Undertake specialist administration duties relating to planning, building and plumbing applications.
- Assist in scheduling of appointments, meetings and events.
Mandatory Requirements
Skills & Experience
The successful applicant will have the following:
- Completion of relevant certificate or diploma level qualification and/or relevant extensive practical experience
- Working knowledge of planning, building and plumbing application process
- Strong time management, including using own initiative, setting priorities, and organising workloads
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
What’s on offer
- Monthly rostered day off.
- A culture of improvement and togetherness.
- 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 contact Michael Bartlett, Manager Development Services, on (03) 6264 0353.
Position Type
Fixed Term
Application Close Date
Salary Range
$68,392 per annum plus 13.5% super
Early Childhood Educator – Qualified (000583)
About This Position
Applications Close on Tuesday, 28 March 2023
- 2 x positions available
- 1 x Fixed Term Part Time, minimum 20 hours per week, 12-month contract
- 1 x Casual, with 25% casual loading
- Above Award wages offered – $58,840 per annum pro rata
- 13.5% Employer Superannuation
The Role
As the Early Childhood Educator – Qualified you will:
- Deliver quality early childhood programs responsive to the individual needs of the children and their families.
- Implement and promote ongoing reflective practice
- Support the implementation of the National Quality Standards within the programs
- Provide support and feedback to the Manager Children’s Services and Team Leaders
Mandatory Requirements
Skills & Experience
The successful applicant will have the following:
- Diploma Children’s Services.
- Previous experience in delivering Children’s Services programs for 0 to 5 year olds
- High level communication skills, including conflict resolution, with both adults & children
- The ability to use own initiative and judgement to solve problems.
What’s on offer
- A fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive and dynamic team
- Part time or casual hours allowing for a great work/life balance
- A culture of improvement and togetherness
- 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 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 contact Clare Holmes, Manager Children’s Services, on (03) 6264 0333.
Position Type
Fixed Term - Part-time
Application Close Date
Salary Range
Above Award wages offered - $58,840 per annum pro rata
Practice Nurse (000421)
About This Position
Applications Close on Tuesday, 21 March 2023
- Casual position
- Enrolled Nurse Qualifications will be considered
- $83,970 per annum pro rata ordinary rate + 25% casual loading
- 13.5% Employer Superannuation
The Role
As the Practice Nurse you will:
- Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, including triage, immunisations and other injections, wound management, chronic disease management, ECGs and collection of pathology samples
- Conduct preventative/screening procedures and educate patients on preventative health measures, chronic disease management and health lifestyle habits
- Assist GPs with clinical procedures
- Conduct and manage Health Care Assessments for patients over the age of 75, ATSI Health assessment and 45-49 Health Assessments.
Mandatory Requirements
Skills & Experience
The successful applicant will have the following:
- Relevant qualifications and current registration with AHPRA
- Experience working in a primary health care setting
- Experience in functional/social/emotional home-based assessments of frail aged people and those living with a disability
- High level care coordination and referral skills
What’s on offer
- A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive team in the beautiful surrounds of Dover and Geeveston, Tasmania.
- A culture of improvement and togetherness
- Casual hours – enjoy a flexible lifestyle whilst still working
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 contact Margaret McPherson, Manager Medical Services, on (03) 6264 0364.
Position Type
Casual
Application Close Date
Salary Range
$83,970 per annum pro rata ordinary rate + 25% casual loading + 13.5% Super