Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Is there a local group or individual who has made a real difference in Northern Grampians Shire this year? Now is the time to recognise them. Nominations are open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, until Monday, November 30.
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At Northern Grampians Shire Council, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and connected. That is why we offer a range of benefits, wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Whether you are looking for meaningful work, career development opportunities, flexibility for family commitments, or a healthy work-life balance, you will find it here.
We understand that everyone's circumstances are different. We work with our employees to provide flexible working arrangements that support both individual needs and operational requirements.
Benefits may include:
We are committed to helping our people grow and succeed.
As a regional council, you will have the opportunity to gain broad experience, take on diverse projects and develop skills across multiple areas of the organisation.
Opportunities include:
We recognise the importance of balancing work and family commitments and offer a range of supportive benefits.
These include:
We offer a range of benefits that help maximise your take-home pay and support your financial wellbeing, including:
The wellbeing of our employees is important to us.
We are committed to creating a positive workplace culture where people feel supported, connected and equipped to perform at their best.
Our wellbeing initiatives include:
Our activity-based working environment provides a variety of workspaces to suit different tasks and working styles, including quiet zones for focused work and collaborative spaces for team-based activities and innovation.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued and empowered to succeed.
We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, enriches our culture and helps us better serve our community.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, cultural backgrounds, faiths and life experiences.
We actively encourage applications from:
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring fair, equitable and non-discriminatory employment practices throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.
At Northern Grampians Shire Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where people of all genders have equal access to opportunities, resources, career progression and leadership pathways.
Gender equality is more than a compliance requirement. It is fundamental to building a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace where everyone can contribute, succeed and thrive.
Our commitment is formalised through our Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-29, endorsed by council and signed by our Chief Executive Officer, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to meeting the requirements of the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020 and driving meaningful workplace change.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to maintaining child-safe environments across our organisation and services.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone.
If you require reasonable adjustments or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, our People and Culture team is here to help ngsc.hr@ngshire.vic.gov.au
We will work with you to ensure you can participate fully and confidently throughout the recruitment journey.