Employment

Job Opportunities with Coonamble Shire Council

Coonamble Shire Council invites applications to vacancies within its workforce. With attractive benefits and a variety of employment opportunities, working at Council can be a very rewarding career.

Positions are advertised in the local media as well as available on this website. All current positions vacant are listed on this page.

Coonamble Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity. Employment is based on qualifications, merit and operational requirements. The direct or indirect canvassing of any Coonamble Shire Councillor to support an application for a position at Council will result in that application becoming ineligible for further consideration.

Prospective applicants should note that medical and hearing assessment, drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment at Coonamble Shire Council.  

Positions Vacant

Council currently has 3 positions vacant.

• Re-Advertised Water & Sewer Operator

  Listed: 22 May 2023

  Location:
  Coonamble

  Division:
  Infrastructure

  Report to:
  Water & Sewer Supervisor

  Status:
  Full Time

  Salary Range:
  $50,983 - $59,020

  Position Number:
  WS05

  Grade:
  3

  Applications close:
  01 May 2023

  Job description:

  • Salary range $50,983 to $59,020 + Super 
  • 9 Day Fortnight
  • Full time role

  This opportunity exists for a person with a passion for the water and waste industry to join our water and sewer team. This position will focus on the maintenance and repairs to the water supply and sewerage infrastructure. A White Card & Drivers Licence is essential.

  Ideally the successful applicant will have general labouring skills with demonstrated experience in water supply & sewerage functions . Qualifications in Plumbing, Water Industry Operations (wastewater/ water) or equivalent is preferred. Specialist training will be provided for water & sewerage duties for the right applicant.  

  A job information pack with full details, selection criteria & application form is available from www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au or from the HR Section by calling 6827 1900. Enquires about if this is the position for you, please contact Malcolm Jones, Acting Manager – Water & Sewer by calling 02 6827 1917.

  Position Description:

  Position Description - Water & Sewer Operator

  
  

  Written applications addressing the section criteria, resume and signed employment application form are to be forwarded to the General Manager, Post Office Box 249, Coonamble NSW 2829 or email jobs@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au and lodged by 01 May 2023

• Casual Customer Service Officers

  Listed: 07 Nov 2022

  Location:
  Coonamble

  Division:
  Corporate & Sustainability

  Report to:
  Coordinator Customer Excellence & Administration

  Status:
  Casual

  Salary Range:
  $36.77 per hour (including 25% casual loading) + Super

  Position Number:
  C&S09

  Grade:
  3

  Applications close:
  

  Job description:

  Council is looking for highly motivated people with a passion for customer service to create a casual pool within our team. This casual position is responsible for delivering to both external and internal exceptional customer service to ratepayers, clients and other staff. The successful applicant will bring strong customer service skills, enthusiasm and strong administrative skills to work in a professional environment with preferable relevant experience. This position will remain open until the appointment of the right candidate. 

  For information about the position, please visit www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au or contact HR on 02 6827 1900 for general enquires. Enquires about if this is the position for you, please contact Bruce Quarmby, Executive Leader - Corporate & Sustainability by calling 6827 1911. 

  A job information pack with full details, selection criteria & application form is available from www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au or from the HR Section by calling 6827 1900. 

  Position Description:

  Position Description - Casual Customer Service Officer

  
  

  Written applications addressing the section criteria, resume and signed employment application form are to be forwarded to the General Manager, Post Office Box 249, Coonamble NSW 2829 or email jobs@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au and lodged by

• Casual Youth Workers

  Listed: 21 Feb 2022

  Location:
  Coonamble

  Division:
  Environment, Strategic Planning & Community

  Report to:
  Youth Services Officer/ Community Services Coordinator

  Status:
  Casual

  Salary Range:
  $29.50 per hour (including 25% leave loading) + Super

  Position Number:
  ESPC10

  Grade:
  1

  Applications close:
  

  Job description:

  Council is seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion to work with children and young people to join our Community Services team. This casual position, is for Youth Workers located in either Coonamble, Gulargambone & Quambone. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing services for children and young people including running activities, programs and the supervision of school aged children. This position will remain open to create a pool of viable applicants

  For information about the position, please visit www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au or contact HR on 02 6827 1900 for general enquires. Enquires about if this is the position for you, please contact Noreen Vu, Executive Leader – Environment, Strategic Planning & Community by calling 02 6827 1900. 

  Working with Children Check essential.

  PROHIBITED PERSONS SHOULD NOT APPLY

  Position Description:

  Position Description - Casual Youth Workers

  
  

  Written applications addressing the section criteria, resume and signed employment application form are to be forwarded to the General Manager, Post Office Box 249, Coonamble NSW 2829 or email jobs@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au and lodged by

Benefits of working for Council

There are a great many benefits of working for Council, including the following:

• Nine-day fortnight. 
• Four weeks annual leave per year. 
• Three weeks sick leave per year. 
• Long Service leave after five years.
• Access to carers leave, maternity and parental leave for supporting partners.
• Recognition of staff service. 
• Employee Assistance Programme providing external and confidential counselling. 
• Corporate Uniform Allowance as per current policy.
• Council provided hi-vis and safety work wear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Ongoing training and development. 
• Employee Social Club. 
• Annual Union Picnic Day for relevant union members. 
• ATSI employees are entitled to attend annual community NAIDOC Day events. 

Entitlements, responsibilities and other resources in relation to working in Local Government are available on the NSW Industrial Relations webpage and spelled out more fully in the Local Government State Award, which can be viewed here.

For senior management positions, benefits can also include, relocation assistance, housing, executive leave, paid professional memberships and leaseback vehicles (including private use). Full details can be found in individual information packages for the specific position. 

Helpful information when applying for a job

Knowing where to begin is often the hardest step, and our Guide for Job Applicants (below) is filled with handy hints and tips.

• Firstly, download and review the following documents:



A Guide for Job Applicants

Employment Application Consent Form

Cover Letter Template

• Download the Position Description.
• Complete the Employment Application Form and Cover Letter.
• Identify the Selection Criteria within the Position Description and address these specifically.
• Save your forms and completed documents as PDF files.
• Submit your application by emailing the completed Employment Application Form, Cover Letter, along with your resume and responses to the Selection Criteria to jobs@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au.
• You will receive an acknowledgement email from Council when your application has been received.

Our Council

Coonamble Shire Council is one of the town’s major employers, employing more than 100 people across five departments: Infrastructure, Corporate and Sustainability, Environment, Strategic Planning and Community, Economic Development and Growth, and People Risk and Improvement.

Our Community

Coonamble Local Government Area comprises 9,955 square kilometres in the north-west of the State. It is bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park, and on the other by the Western Plains and Macquarie Marshes. The area offers a combination of rich history and country living.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

How can I ensure I submit the best application possible?

So that your application is competitive, ensure that you submit a current resume, at least two referees with current contact details, a written response to the selection criteria and a short cover letter. A signed copy of the employment application cover sheet should also be included. For more information please read “A Guide for Job Applicants”

When will I be notified of the outcome of the selection process?

Applications are considered against the selection criteria and, if successful, interviews are offered about one to two weeks after the advertised closing date. All applicants who did not gain an interview, are notified via mail at this stage. If successful in gaining an interview, please allow seven working days for Council to contact you after the interview. If you are the successful applicant, you will be contacted via phone. All unsuccessful applicants who were interviewed will be notified in writing.

How do I know if I have been offered an interview?

If successful in the selection process, Council will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an interview shortly after the application closing date.

What do I do if I have left something out of my application?

Information can be added to your application at any time until the closing date. After this time, if you are successful in gaining an interview you can bring any additional information to the interview.

Can I put my application on file for future jobs?

While Council maintains a register of people seeking future employment opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for specific positions as they are advertised. It cannot be guaranteed that you will be considered for a specific position automatically if you have submitted a general application.

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