Employee Benefits
Health and Wellbeing: Council supports and encourages an active and healthy work environment and offers a workplace health and wellbeing program. The program includes:
- Staff discounts at the Kingborough Fitness Centre,
- Free flu vaccinations,
- Ergonomic assessments,
- Health and well-being presentations,
- A focus on mental health awareness and support,
- Employee Assistance Program which offers confidential and free counselling services for employees.
Other employee benefits: Our employees also have access to the following:
- Discounted health insurance options through St Luke’s Health and the Local Government Employees Health Plan,
- A novated lease for a personal vehicle through Maxxia,
- Council may offer relocation reimbursement to employees who are moving from interstate to take up a position with Council.
About Kingborough
Kingborough is home to one of the longest coastlines in the state, which stretches a stunning and unique 336 kilometres.
Among the diverse local industries are fish processing, aquaculture, tourism, viticulture, boat building and civil engineering. The municipality is proud to host the headquarters of the Australian Antarctic Division. We have a population of approximately 40,800 people, and Kingborough is one of the fastest growing municipal areas in the state. The blend of extensive modern facilities and access to natural beauty constantly attracts new residents to the area.
Kingborough is essentially residential in nature offering a variety of living opportunities. Modern development and rapid expansion has brought housing estates, new industries, schools, sporting and recreational facilities, service clubs and shopping centres. Kingston is the major commercial, retail and administrative centre for the municipality. Other towns include Taroona, Blackmans Bay, Margate, Snug, Kettering, Woodbridge, Middleton and Alonnah at Bruny Island.
Kingborough Council operates from the Civic Centre at 15 Channel Highway, Kingston. It also has a Service Centre at Alonnah on Bruny Island and a Works Depot at Kingston. The municipality comprises over 18,900 rateable properties and the Council has an estimated consolidated income of approximately $53,5 million.
Council employs around 220 staff in managing and delivering a wide range of services including planning and development, infrastructure services, environmental services and community services. Facilities managed by the Council include a multi-complex sports centre, waste management facilities, a new Kingborough Community Hub, as well as an extensive network of sporting grounds and local halls.
Kingborough Council is one of the largest employers in the municipality, and a career with us is a rewarding and exciting prospect.
Our vision: Our community is at the heart of everything we do
Our purpose: To make Kingborough a great place to live
Our values: Accountability, respect, excellence and inclusiveness
We have a wide range of jobs and pride ourselves on providing a vibrant, diverse and safe environment for our employees. We have a great team of people and invite you to join us.
Our People and Safety Commitment
The employment provisions for this position are in accordance with the Kingborough Council Enterprise Agreement No 11 of 2023 or its successor Agreement. A copy of the Agreement is available on the Fair Work Commission website, www.fwc.gov.au
The Kingborough Council has a ‘Code of Conduct’ which outlines the workplace behaviours that are fundamental to our workplace culture. View the policies, terms and conditions we have in place for our employees Policies & Guidelines | (kingborough.tas.gov.au)
All employees undertake an induction as part of the probation period, which is tailored to the work environment and position.
Work Health and Safety
Work Health and Safety is an important element of our work culture. Council takes workplace safety seriously and has implemented policies and practices to support the Work Health and Safety Act 2012, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
Council conducts compulsory random alcohol and other drugs testing to ensure all staff are fit for work.
The duties of some positions have the potential for the incumbent to be ‘at risk’ as detailed in Council’s Employee Immunisation Administrative Policy. As a result, the incumbent is required to be immunised in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program. For example, it is recommended that employees undertaking field inspections have a current tetanus immunisation.
