About Us
Lane Cove is located on the Lower North Shore and is a leafy, harbour-side suburb with a village atmosphere. Working for Lane Cove Council can help you achieve the right work / life balance, while providing a challenging and rewarding career path in Local Government.
You can develop your career in a range of fields working for Council including:
| Administration |
Health and Building |
| Bush Regeneration |
Human Resources |
| Child Care |
Information Technology |
| Community Services |
Library |
| Development Control |
Regulatory Officer - Ranger |
| Engineering |
Sustainability |
| Environmental Services |
Town Planning |
| Finance |
Trades including Parks& Construction |
Make a Difference
Working with Lane Cove Council can give you a sense of satisfaction that is not found in the private sector. The work that you do has a direct effect on the community and environment. In working for Lane Cove Council you:
- provide services, facilities and support to others
- protect the community by ensuring the environment is safe and clean
- prevent harm to the community; such as disease, noise and pollution
- plan for the community's future
- represent the people of the community
Competitive employment conditions and opportunities
Positions with Lane Cove Council attract generous employment and working conditions, which include:
- Flexible work hours plus a 9 day fortnight or monthly rostered day off
- Performance bonus and bi-annual performance reviews
- Training and development opportunities including access to study assistance with both financial assistance and study leave
- On Site Parking
- Active social club
- Health and Wellbeing Program including free annual flu injection
- Employee Assistance Program – free professional counseling is available to all staff
- Discounted gym membership
- Service Milestone Awards plus employee recognition and reward scheme
- Travel Pass Program where Council will pay the up front costs to purchase quarterly or annual bus/rail tickets
- Supplied or subsidised uniforms
- Generous leave provisions including military and civil emergencies leave
- Long service leave payable after 5 years of service
Equal Opportunities Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity is the right to be considered for a
job, training opportunity, or other benefit, for which a person
is skilled or qualified. Council has implemented an Equal Employment
Opportunity program and believes it creates a more productive workplace
and results in better services to the community.
Council
is committed to a diverse workforce, people from all backgrounds
are encouraged to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds,
and people with disabilities. Applications are also welcome from
people interested in job-sharing and part-time work opportunities
Student Placements
Applications from university students are welcomed for unpaid placements in the relevant field of study. Student placement
opportunities are offered in a variety of professional fields, such
as Community Services, Engineering and Town Planning. If you would like to apply for a student placement, email your written request and Resume to: lccouncil@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Work Experience
Council offers unpaid work experience opportunities to
high school and TAFE College students. Work experience enables students
to sample work in a particular occupation to assist them make decisions
about their careers. If you would like to apply for work experience, email your written request and Resume to: lccouncil@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
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