Careers at Council

Here at Goulburn Mulwaree Council, you’ll be close to the action and can own your impact and make a real difference.

We’re big enough to be creating genuine change, but small enough for your work to be varied, hands-on and be visible and appreciated. Whether you’re from our region or join us from elsewhere, you’ll soon feel that personal connection. Because at work and at home, this is our community. Want to see your effort pay off, and know it actually matters?

You will have access to:

• An attractive commencing salary with an opportunity for increase in accordance with Council’s salary progression procedure
• Apply for flexible working arrangements and conditions under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
• Salary packaging initiatives, including novated leasing 

You’ll find big opportunity and even bigger support here at Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

We’re passionate about nurturing potential and are proud to help you towards your career goals. You’ll find learning and development opportunities around every corner. You’ll also find leaders with open minds and open doors, and teammates who’ll help you every step of the way.

You will have access to:

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• E-learning platforms and resources

Looking for a meaningful job and a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle?

Building a great career shouldn’t mean sacrificing time for you, at Goulburn Mulwaree Council you can have both. Here, we know that balance matters and we invest in you.

It’s about managers who see you as a whole person, not just a worker. It’s trusted relationships with people who aren’t just passing through. It’s offering flexibility where we can, to help you achieve at work and at home. And it’s knowing that at the end of the day, you’ll be encouraged to switch off and go focus on life outside of work.

You will have access to:

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• Staff fitness initiatives

Additionally, our region offers a more relaxed lifestyle and a great sense of community. Click here to visit Goulburn Australia for more information about living and working in our region. 

Only applications received through our online application platform will be considered. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit the following:

1. Covering Letter

   This is a formal letter that includes an introduction to yourself and a summary of how your experience matches the particular job description in which you are applying for. Your cover letter should outline your qualifications, knowledge, and work traits that are relevant to the job.

2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

   This should include your contact details, a summary of your work experience (including position held, period of employment, and duties performed), educational credentials and referee contact details.

3. Response to Selection Criteria

Each position description contains both essential and desirable selection criteria, outlining the key skills, abilities, knowledge, experience, qualifications and work-related qualities necessary for the role.

Your response to the criteria should describe how you consider yourself suitable against each of the criteria.  You should consider your response and examples in terms of your qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities and relevant work experience. Generally, the essential criteria are weighted higher than the desirable criteria.

Addressing the selection criteria is a crucial component of your job application, as your responses will be scored by the selection panel and used to assess your suitability for the role compared to other applicants. Do not rely on your resume alone to demonstrate your skills and experience.

Receipt of your application will be confirmed in email via the online recruitment system. Please be sure to monitor your junk and spam email inboxes throughout the recruitment process.

Please Note: You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for a position vacant. Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

All aspects of the recruitment and selection process are conducted in strict accordance with the principles of merit and equal employment opportunity.

The selection panel will shortlist the applications received, and select the applicants that will progress to interview stage.

Applicants successful in progressing to interview will be contacted by the convener of the selection panel advising of the interview location, date, time, and any other specifics. The details will also be confirmed in email via the online recruitment system.

Applicants unsuccessful in progressing to interview will be notified in email via the online recruitment system.

The shortlisting process usually takes up to two weeks from the closing date of the position, however, if there is a larger than expected number of applicants, this process may take longer.

Please be sure to monitor your junk and spam email inboxes throughout the recruitment process.

During the interview, a series of questions will be asked by the selection panel which are designed as an invitation for you to draw out relevant examples of your previous experience and assess your suitability for the role. In some cases, additional preparation may be required, which will be communicated when the interview is called for. You may also be subject to role related assessments.

Applicants deemed unsuitable following the interview will generally be contacted by the convener of the panel via phone and in email via the online recruitment system.

Any applicants deemed suitable following the interview will be contacted by the convener of the selection panel, confirming consent to contact nominated referees.

Applicants deemed suitable (and therefore the preferred applicant) upon completion of the referee checks, will once again be contacted by the convener of the selection panel outlining the next stages of the recruitment process. 

Prior to a formal offer of employment, the preferred applicant may be required to undertake pre-employment checks such as a medical and/or physical assessment to assess their ‘fitness for employment’ as per the job demands outlined within the position description. Some positions may require a NSW Working with Children Check or NSW National Criminal History Record Check to be produced prior to formal employment.

Once the above requisites are completed and the appointment is approved by the Chief Executive Officer, an official offer of employment will be issued in writing, detailing the terms and conditions of employment.

Traineeships generally take between 1-2 years to complete depending on the qualification and may be available at GMC in areas such as:

• Business administration
• Customer service
• Waste management
• Records
• Water operations
• Community services
• Financial services
• Events management
• Art gallery services

Council currently has a position vacant of Water Operations Trainee, click here for more information. 

Apprenticeships generally take up to 4 years to complete depending on the qualification and may be available at GMC in areas such as:

• Mechanics
• Horticulture

To be eligible to apply for our work placement program you must:

• be a secondary or tertiary student seeking relevant unpaid experience
• be covered for public liability insurance by a recognised school, tertiary institution, or referral agency.
• have a copy of the Studying Institutions Public Liability Insurance
• complete the Work Placement Consent Form if student is under 18 years of age

Please complete the online application below. You will need an email address as all requests will be considered and the outcome will be advised via email, as soon as practicable. 

If your request is accepted, prior to placement you will need to:

• supply a copy of the Department of Education Work Placement Form completed by the student, the school and Goulburn Mulwaree Council
• supply a copy of any supporting documentation required e.g. White Card, Working With Children Check etc.
• attend a brief meet and greet with the Human Resources department to complete and exchange paperwork

On your first day, you will be required to undertake site specific induction prior to commencement of any duties.

Volunteering opportunities may be available in areas such as:

• library services
• art gallery services
• community services
• museums
• youth services

Each area of volunteering has a role description which outlines the general nature of the role, potential tasks to be undertaken, and identifies any physical requirements of the volunteer role.

Please contact Council on

(02) 4823 4444 or via council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au if you would like to learn more about each role.

Please complete the online application below. You will need an email address as all requests will be considered and the outcome will be advised via email, as soon as practicable. 

If your request is accepted, prior to starting your volunteering, you will need to:

• supply a copy of any supporting documentation required e.g. White Card, Working With Children Check etc.
• complete basic online induction training
• attend a site specific induction with the area on your first day of volunteering

Volunteer Placement Application(PDF, 162KB)

Your time as a service personnel has equipped you with the necessary skills required to succeed in Local Government. Ex-service personnel have unique and extensive skills portfolios in areas such as; leadership, teamwork, initiative, accountability and communication, which are just some of the skills that can be transferable into Local Government.

Your ability to see and understand the big picture clearly, makes you highly employable. However, if you don't understand what your own skills are and how they can transfer to Local Government, you are going to limit your chances of gaining employment.

Your ability to communicate your skills and attributes to an interview panel is paramount; the NSW Local Government Rank 2 Grade Guide and Local Government Capability Framework are two resource tools that were designed to assist both ex-service personnel and hiring managers to understand what transferrable skills are.

The Guide outlines the requirements of Council roles and how ex-service personnel experience can fulfil these needs at all employment levels, where the Framework sets out the essential knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work effectively in Local Government.

The scale and diversity of work conducted by Local Government means that there are many different career pathways available. Similar to Defence, Local Government's primary role is to serve its community, in order to achieve this Local Government requires a diverse and multi skilled workforce.

The Careers at Council website is an excellent resource for you to gain a great understanding about unique and diverse employment opportunities available within Local Government.

If you're looking to upskill or develop your skills further, Local Government is the best place to start to achieve your goals. Some of the benefits include:

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs

Council’s EAP provider is Converge International. Converge International is a coaching and counselling service providing confidential and short-term support for home and work. Some of the support areas include; Career Assist, Employee Assist, Money Assist and many more.

Defence Member and Family Support has developed a ADF Member and Family Transition Guide which contains information on the transition process, as well as information on support services and administrative requirements. One of the support programs available is the Defence Force Transition Program.

This program has various workshops, training, programs and advice, which is designed to assist you, and your family, with your transition. Most of these programs can be accessed for up to 12 months after you transition, with some up to 24 months. You will need a referral from an ADF Transition Coach before you can access this program.

ADF Transition & Civil Recognition Project was established to undertake the work on aligning military skills and civilian qualifications. They will help you to understand what civilian employers want and how to express your service in a way that any employer can understand and value.

ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars are held throughout the year and are designed to help you and your family plan and prepare for life outside of defence. Remember: it's not just you who is transitioning out of defence, it’s your family as well, taking your spouse or family member to one of these transition seminars will increase your chances of a smooth and successful transition.

Meet Josh, our Coordinator Recycling and Landfill. Josh started at Council as a Waste Loader, hoping on and off the back of a waste truck. Climbing the ranks over a number of years, Josh has now become a leading hand at the Goulburn Waste Management Facility. Watch the video below for more of an insight into Josh's career at GMC.

Meet Steph, our Business Manager of Planning and Development. Commencing with Council over 20 years ago and occupying a management role for a number of years now, Steph is a key example that pursuing a great career isn’t a lonely path. To learn more about Steph's journey at Council, watch the video below.

Meet Jane our Administration Officer. Jane started with Council over 9 years ago and has since gained valuable experience in various departments including customer service, planning and development, and human resources. Here at GMC we’re passionate about nurturing potential and are proud to help you towards your career goals. To hear more of Jane's journey, watch the video below.