Total 2 job vacancies by Hume City Council

• Permanent, Part time 18 hours per week
• $75,252.28 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the City Lifestyle team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

To provide a high level of general office administration tasks that supports the Homestead Community and Learning Centre.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and maintain appropriate systems to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day administration of programs including general correspondence, meeting minutes, purchasing, invoicing, document management, collation of data and reports. 
• Supporting administration of the Centre’s booking system (Bookable), including point of contact enquiries, maintenance of the booking system and administration of accounting processes.
• Administer the Centre’s learner enrolments, including the processing of enrolment forms and payments
• Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Homestead Community and Learning Centre as per the Operations Manual.
• Manage customer service requests, complaints, general enquiries and transactions (where appropriate).
• Assist in the coordination of volunteer and program staff. 
• Assist in the compilation and delivery of marketing content including collation of information and maintaining relevant databases
• Manage the design and data entry of databases as required particularly maintenance of the Social Planet enrolment database.
• Help promote and support the participation of a wide range of users in the facility and Council programs through collaborative approaches and maintenance of day-to-day facility operational functions.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Previous experience working in an administrative role and demonstrated experience and aptitude in dealing with members of the public. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively and gain co-operation and assistance from customers, management and employees at all levels within the organisation.
• Commitment to quality customer service provision and the ability to follow through all enquiries effectively and efficiently. 
• Knowledge and/or proficiency in the use of facility booking or administration systems within a community setting.
• Proficiency in the application of standard office administration and clerical procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with difficult situations, resolving problems and presenting a positive image of Council.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

• Permanent, Full time
• $107,811 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Subdivision Engineering & Landscape team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Team Leader for Landscape Planning to join our organization in Melbourne, Australia. As a key member of our subdivision team, you will lead and inspire a group of talented landscape planners to create sustainable and innovative landscape solutions for our communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating and overseeing the team's work program including delegating work amongst the team and ensuring required timeframes are met.
• Providing support and assistance to the team to ensure that staff have a clear understanding of requirements and that the output of the team reflects Council objectives and priorities.
• Mentoring and fostering professional development within the team.
• Empowering team members to take ownership of work outputs including in the assessment and approval of plans/documents and the professional advice given.
• Nurturing a positive and inclusive team culture including recognizing and celebrating team achievements and contributions.
• Establishing clear performance expectations and providing constructive feedback.
• Promoting a collaborative and cooperative approach to problem-solving.
• Facilitating effective communication between team members and other departments.
• Monitor income and expenditure related to developers' fees and charges and any bonding arrangements in place.
• Ensure the quality of received drawings and documentation and communicate clearly with customers where quality standards have not been met.
• Ensure the requirements of legislation, Council policies and other relevant guiding documents (such as the Subdivision Act 1988, Planning and Environment Act 1987, relevant PSPs and other Hume Planning Scheme documentation) is met.
• Ensure information and documents are consistently managed and stored in line with Council policies and requirements including ensuring that all staff are using nominated document management systems and application management systems.
• Provide regular reporting to the Coordinator Subdivision Engineering and Landscape to demonstrate that work outputs are meeting any defined timelines and performance targets.
• Attend and take part in relevant meetings, forums, professional groups and the like to represent Hume’s interests in matters of landscape planning and assist in facilitating positive outcomes within the growth areas of the municipality.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Extensive experience in the review of landscape, streetscape and reserve plans associated with subdivisional residential and industrial development.
• Proven team leadership experience with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Experience in administering the Subdivision Act 1988 and Planning and Environment Act 1987, in so far as it relates to the review, delivery/construction and maintenance of landscape assets.
• Experience in successful team leadership and people management.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in supervising, leading, motivating, developing and inspiring a team of professionals.
• Sound negotiation, communication and conflict resolutions skills and proven experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and a complex workload with a facilitative and problem-solving approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, including setting priorities and organising own work and that of direct reports to complete assigned tasks within expected timelines.

Required Certifications & Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Planning or Landscape Architecture or extensive experience in the delivery of landscape planning services with lesser formal qualifications.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.