Careers @ Banyule

Welcome to Careers@Banyule

CEO, Simon McMillan
CEO, Simon McMillan

Everyday, our valued employees work together to make a difference, continuously challenging each other to develop and grow professionally and strive for excellence.

We have designed this site to give you an insight into the exciting and challenging career opportunities that exist within our organisation. Browse through our site to find out more about working at the Banyule City Council and the people that contribute to its success.

Banyule Council prides itself in 'top-notch' services by 'top-notch' staff. We are committed to Achieving 'the Best'. Our emphasis is on 'Achieving' and doing this to 'the Best' of our ability.

We place great value upon our people, on honesty, respect and equity, innovation and improvement and 'making things happen.' These values help shape the culture of the City of Banyule and contribute to the creation of a workplace that is productive, happy and rewarding.

Banyule - Preferred Employer of Choice

The effective recruitment of suitably qualified, skilled and experienced staff remains a priority to ensure Council has the resources to meet the goals and commitments made to the community of Banyule through the Council Plan and other key organisational strategies.

Council has a reputation for providing direction, support and facilities to enable staff to achieve a realistic work and family balance. In particular, Council provides the following support and assistance for employees (many of which are part of Council's Enterprise Agreement):

  • Flexible leave and work arrangements
  • Family friendly policies 
  • Paid maternity leave 
  • Paid adoption leave 
  • Paid paternity leave 
  • Pre-natal leave
  • Childcare costs for out of hours meetings or work requirements 
  • Corporate Health and Wellbeing Program 
  • Study leave opportunities
  • Salary sacrifice arrangements
  • Defence services leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Banyule City Council provides a free counselling and support service to all employees
  • Special rates for Gym Membership

Council also recognises the needs of its diverse, multicultural and multi-religious workforce and provides access to facilities that enable employees to practice and fulfil their religious obligations.

Current jobs available

Click here for a list of current jobs.

Why work for Banyule?

Have you ever thought about an exciting and rewarding career in Local Government? Do you want to be part of an organisation that:

  • Does meaningful work
  • Where your work directly makes a difference to the community
  • Values and respects its employers
  • Offers flexible working conditions
  • Provides attractive salaries and benefits
  • Offers learning and professional advancement opportunities?

Then why not explore the career opportunities that Banyule City Council has to offer. You can be part of an innovative and dynamic organisation that consistently is one of Melbourne's top performing Councils and well regarded as an ‘employer of choice'.

Working at Banyule is something all employees take pride in. Banyule is seeking to employ staff with values that are closely aligned with us and would like to bring energy and talent to contribute to a dynamic and sustainable community. So why not join Banyule - you can make of difference.

Location

Banyule Wards & Suburbs Map

Banyule is a modern and vibrant municipality located between 7 and 21 kilometres north-east of central Melbourne and is made up of 21 suburbs. The city covers an area of approximately 63 square kilometres. Home to over 120,000 residents, it has a strong feeling of community and is well renowned for its attractive environment. Banyule's embedded identity is closely linked with the on-going provision of a high standard of community services, with a strong commitment to outstanding customer service.

People

Banyule has over 950 valued employees across a wide range of disciplines working together to 'achieve the best' for the community. Whatever your age, whether you have little work experience or a lot, whether you have many qualifications or a few, we offer a large, diverse range of career opportunities. Working at Banyule is a great career choice for you and your career with a market leader in local government.

Who are we?

Click on the link below to view Council's Organisation Structure.

 

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What we strive for?

Our mission is to work with our diverse community to provide responsive, cost effective service and develop a unique city of special appeal. We will deliver the best level of customer service in Australia and maintain our reputation as an industry leader and preferred 'employer of choice'.

Our Values

A community with a range of quality lifestyles in an urban setting enhanced by the natural environment, and served by an effective and committed Council.

We are committed to working together, working better to achieve the organisations objectives. Our people challenge and inspire others to realise our vision in everything we do and how we do it.

To achieve our vision, Banyule has developed a strong supportive and committed workplace culture focused on six critical success factors:

"Working Together Working Better" underpins our behaviours and outcomes. The values we practice are:

We:

  • Put the customer first;
  • Respect and support each other;
  • Innovate and deliver best value;
  • Always be accountable;
  • Communicate effectively;
    Work together with the community.

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Uncover and Explore the Benefits

At Banyule we offer a friendly and supportive working environment and a great range of benefits including flexible working conditions, salary packaging, excellent leave opportunities, learning and professional advancement opportunities and much more.

Learning and Development

Banyule recognises that people are their greatest asset and offers exciting learning and development opportunities through our extensive staff training and development program ranging from technical, personal development through to organisation wide programs. We provide opportunities for our people to tap into undergraduate or postgraduate study through our generous study leave program. Our learning and development activities are critical to our commitment to staff retention and succession planning.

Rediscover Work-Life Balance

Banyule's commitment to work life balance has been nationally recognised as a leader in Local Government. We understand and respect that work forms just one part of our lives so we aim to create a flexible work place which allows you to balance your work, family and personal responsibilities. We can work with you to achieve your balance through excellent leave opportunities, a Rostered day off, job sharing and flexible hours; part time work through to working from home arrangements.

Health & Wellbeing

Your health and well-being is important to us. That's why we have designed programs that support our people to achieve the best for themselves by optimising their health and well-being and boost motivation and performance.

  • Employee Assistance Program

          Assists people in meeting the challenges and
         demands of their career planning and personal
         counselling

  • Corporate Gym Membership

          Maintain your health and fitness at one of our two Aquatic & Leisure facilities including modern
          gymnasiums using the advantages of our competitively priced corporate gymnasium
          membership program. There is a program to suit everyone and everyone's lifestyle.

  • Keep in Touch Program

          Assist our people to maintain contact with our organisation while they are on extended leave
          ranging from maternity leave, extended sick leave, long service leave or leave without pay.

Other Benefits

  • Superannuation

          We provide for 9% superannuation plus you can also make additional contributions
          through our salary sacrificing arrangements

  • Paid Parental Leave

          We provide fourteen weeks of paid maternity leave and one week paid paternity leave. The
          opportunity to extend the maternity leave for an additional 12 months and the right to request
          part-time employment until the child reaches school age.

Employment Programs

Banyule City Council offers a variety of employment programs aimed at attracting and developing the talented people of our organisation. In addition to the professional opportunities we provide, the two fantastic employment programs/opportunities we offer are:

  • School based Apprenticeship/Traineeship Program
  • Work experience opportunities

Banyule Council offers School Based Apprenticeships (ABS) and Traineeships across a number of its business units.

School Based Apprenticeships are offered to students in senior secondary schools who combine VCE, VCAL and VET as they undertake an Apprenticeship. Students are offered paid employment by council for one day per week while they continue their schooling.

Traineeships are offered for twelve months in a number of areas and are advertised throughout the year.

Apprenticeships are also available, usually in horticulture, landscaping and community services.

Work Experience Program

Banyule City Council offers work experience placements for students in a dynamic local government environment. Students have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a diverse range of professional streams at Council. We endeavour to help students meet their educational requirements, develop and enhance their skills and knowledge while being exposed to the ‘real'
world of work.

Students are required to put any request for work experience in writing addressed to Joyce Thomsett, Human Resources (PO Box 51, Ivanhoe 3079). Applicants should ensure the dates of the requested placement are stated in their application. Students should also try to list the type of work they are looking for experience in. More information can be found under the Council's ‘Services for You' page.

Examples of possible work experience placements with Council include;

Municipal Laws
Administration (general)
Engineering
Human Resources
Information technology
Finance
Aquatics & Fitness
Works Depot (inc. parks and gardens, maintenance, cleansing etc.)