Career Opportunities

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Careers at Junee Shire Council

The air is clean, the light is bright and your horizon doesn’t end with your neighbour’s fence…

A Junee lifestyle is the balance of work and family so many of us are trying to achieve. It is a beautiful town with affordable homes, residential blocks and career opportunities. There are five fantastic local schools, excellent medical facilities, and a nearby university and airport.

Junee real estate is affordable and generously sized. Junee’s infrastructure is comprehensive and modern. The economy is growing, the town is beautiful and the Junee lifestyle is 100% desirable.

Situated approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, and only two hours from Canberra, Junee is ideally located.

Junee Council is a dynamic and innovative Local Government organisation. Recent Local Government Reforms processes have seen Junee Shire retain its independence as a Council ensuring long term job security for its employees.

Junee Shire Council is progressive, proactive and proud to have an agile workforce dedicated to meeting the needs of the community. Our employees share a singular pride in their organisation and their community and are encouraged to work collaboratively within teams, with sufficient autonomy to grow professionally and in the workplace

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Information Technology Manager Position

Junee Shire Council is seeking a dynamic people-oriented Information Technology (IT) Manager to lead the IT Department and ensure continuous improvement of all technological resources.

Located 41 kilometres from Wagga Wagga in the prime agricultural lands of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia, Junee offers both affordability and liveability, with an impressive range of housing options, health and education services.

At Junee Shire Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, offering excellent amenity and health and wellbeing to support our community. You’ll be able to work close to home in a town
that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a larger city.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will work with and lead the IT Department to oversee the management of software, hardware and networking across the organisation.

The IT Manager will also play a key role in ensuring the organisation’s IT systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, including data privacy and cybersecurity laws. This includes conducting regular audits, risk assessments and implementing protocols to mitigate potential IT risks. The IT Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure that organisational continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place in the event of a system failure or security breach.

Managing relationships with third-party vendors, including negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met, will be a critical responsibility of the IT Manager.  They will oversee the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high standards of service delivery.  This will involve forecasting IT expenditures, justifying investments in new technology and ensuring that all projects are completed within budget and time restraints.

About You

As an accomplished IT Manager with experience in previous technology roles, you have proven track record of leading teams and driving success in dynamic environments.  Your expertise includes managing MS Windows desktop operating systems and supporting hardware.

In addition to your technical capabilities, you are meticulous in your approach to administrative tasks with a focus on accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.  Energetic and teams-driven, you consistently contribute to the growth and success of your department, ensuring high standards of performance and operational excellence.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging
  • Novated Lease Options

How to Apply

Your application should include a Cover Letter and Resume.

Applications must be emailed to jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.

This position closes at noon Monday, 21 October 2024.

Confidential enquiries may be directed to, Jessica Wood, Executive Services Officer on 02 6924 8114.

Download: Information Package – IT Manager

Cadetships

Positions Vacant

Junee Shire Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a variety of roles.

Junee Shire Council offers a wide range of services to the community, with state-of-the-art amenities, health and wellbeing to support the community. The currently advertised positions will allow you to work close to home in a town that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a major city.

If you’re looking to make a difference, develop your skills and experience with plenty of challenges, all the while delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes for the community of Junee, then Junee Shire Council may just be your next career move.

Positions Currently Available

  • Civil Engineer (Cadet)
  • Geographical Information Officer (Cadet)
  • Town Planner or Building Surveyor (Cadet)
  • Medium Plant Operators (Full Time)
  • Gardener (School Based Trainee)
  • Recreation Assistant – Fitness (School Based Trainee)

What We Offer

At Junee Shire Council, we are invested in growing our own and offering employment opportunities locally while providing a positive work-life balance and development of our employees. Our employees have an opportunity to grow within the Council and build a rewarding career. 

We can offer you: 

  • Regular Rostered Days Off.
  • A variety of Salary Sacrifice Options.
  • Uniform allowances.
  • Generous leave allowances.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements.
  • Regular training and professional development opportunities.
  • Secondment Opportunities.

Application Procedure

To express your interest in any of the positions listed, please contact Councils Executive Services Officer Jessica Wood on 02 6924 8100 or via email jessica.wood@junee.nsw.gov.au

The recruitment process has commenced and will remain open until suitable candidates are found. 

Download: 2024 Cadet Town Planner or Building Surveyor Information Pack