Careers
Working at Clarence City Council you will be able to make a real difference to our city and community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a safe working environment for all our employees.
We offer a great range of benefits including:
- Flexible working conditions (most positions provide for a rostered day off each fortnight or month)
- Excellent leave entitlements (long service leave after 10 years and 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave)
- Professional development opportunities
- 12.5 per cent superannuation for all permanent positions and contracts 12 months or longer.
- Plus more.
Applying for a position
Our current vacancies are listed on this page below.
If you’re keen to take the next step in your career, we recommend that you read the Advice to Applicants document and General Information – Job Applications document. This will help you to prepare your application for employment with us.
You can also read information about council, our vision, structure and administration under the Your Council section on the website.
You should also note that we are a smoke free workplace and that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
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Administration and Executive Support Officer - Regulatory Services - full-time, permanent
Cutoff: 4 October 2023
Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday 4 October 2023.
The City of Clarence is a mix of urban, rural and coastal communities and villages, enterprises and environments. Our city offers an enviable lifestyle set within some of the most picturesque natural assets within Tasmania. We are a growing city and a dynamic organisation.
An exciting opportunity exists for an efficient, motivated and appropriately experienced person to join our Regulatory Services group as an Administration and Executive Support Officer.
The Regulatory Services group comprises of Building and Plumbing, Environmental Health and City Ranger teams. The group provide a range of functions to the community, including the issue of permits, licences and approvals to carry out works, and infringement for non-compliance with various legislation.
Working closely with the Head of Regulatory Services and other members of the group, this position will provide a diverse range of administrative and executive support services.
ABOUT YOU
- Significant administrative experience with strong working knowledge and understanding of office procedures and practices.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal with issues using sensitivity and discretion and present an appropriate image for the organisation.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Highly developed skills in utilising the MS Office suite of software and the production of complex documents.
- Organisational skills including the ability to cope with high volumes of work, varying workloads and interruptions and to organise activities to provide efficient services.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
A base salary between $72,814.40 and $77,157.18 + 12.5% superannuation and a 19-day month will be offered to the preferred candidate. A guaranteed 2.5% salary increase applies to this salary (or CPI) in July 2024.
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
A copy of the role description, which includes the selection criteria, may be accessed below.
TO APPLY
For a more detailed chat about the position, please give Rudi Brennan, Head of Regulatory Services a call on 6217 9621.
Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Team Leader Access and Inclusion - full-time, permanent
Cutoff: 4 October 2023
Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
The City of Clarence is a mix of urban, rural and coastal communities and villages, enterprises and environments. Our city offers an enviable lifestyle set within some of the most picturesque natural assets within Tasmania. We are a growing city and a dynamic organisation. This is the opportunity to positively impact the sustainable development of our city.
Reporting to the Head of Community and Culture, the Team Leader Access and Inclusion will have a highly developed understanding and experience of community development principles, engagement and community participation to lead our Access and Inclusion team.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated skills and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans and policies at the local level, as well as the ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support workers.
A tertiary qualification in social or behavioural sciences, policy, research, planning or another relevant field is desirable.
SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES
Ensure the development and implementation of program objectives across council’s Aging, Access and Inclusion Programs by:
- undertaking policy development, evaluation and implementation aligned with social justice principles and community participation processes.
- leading the team to identify new or changing service requirements and initiating a planned response to identified community needs.
- helping to foster equity and inclusion by reducing barriers and creating supportive environments.
- planning and working co-operatively with stakeholders on the development, implementation and evaluation of projects and initiatives which increase community participation.
- planning, developing and evaluating consultation processes in partnership with council’s engagement officer.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
A base salary between $87,061.64 and $99,024.15 + 12.5% superannuation and a 19-day month will be offered to the preferred candidate. A guaranteed 2.5% salary increase applies to this salary (or CPI) in July 2024.
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
A copy of the role description, which includes the selection criteria, may be accessed below.
TO APPLY
For a more detailed chat about the position, please give Michaela Vines, HR Officer, a call on 6217 9644.
Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Manager Building and Plumbing - full-time, permanent
Cutoff: 16 October 2023
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 16 October 2023.
The City of Clarence is a mix of urban, rural and coastal communities and villages, enterprises and environments. Our city offers an enviable lifestyle set within some of the most picturesque natural assets within Tasmania. We are a growing city and a dynamic organisation. This is the opportunity to positively impact the sustainable development of our city.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Regulatory Services group as Manager Building and Plumbing. The successful candidate will lead the building and plumbing team and provide a compliance support service for council, ensuring applications comply with relevant acts, regulations, codes, standards, and are lodged appropriately, while meeting the statutory timelines embedded in our processes.
The Manager Building and Plumbing will be the primary permit authority on building and plumbing matters.
ABOUT YOU
- You will have significant experience relevant to the role, specifically regarding contemporary building and plumbing issues and principles.
- You will have extensive experience at management level, preferably in local government, that delivers an outcome focussed approach, with strong people leadership, financial, and risk management foundations.
- You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, including presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to adjust communication, tactics or priorities in response to requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
A base salary between $104,916.60 and $118,828.98 will be negotiated with the preferred candidate + 12.5% superannuation and a 19-day month. A guaranteed 2.5% (or CPI) salary increase applies in July 2024.
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
A copy of the role description, which includes the selection criteria, may be accessed below.
TO APPLY
For a more detailed chat about the position, please give Rudi Brennan, Head of Regulatory Services a call on 6217 9621.
Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to recruitment@ccc.tas.gov.au.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.