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Click here to find out moreAs an employee of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, you will join our team of approximately 200 employees who proudly deliver a variety of services, programs and facilities to the Hinchinbrook Shire Community.
As one of the larger employers in the region, Council offers favourable working conditions including the following possibilities, some of which depend on the role, the working area or duration of employment service with Council.
Work arrangements may include (where operational requirements permit):
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Council is committed to a safe and healthy work environment. Comprehensive workplace health and safety policies and procedures are in place to ensure you are not placed at risk while at work.
Council is committed to providing a smoke free work environment.
The Chief Executive Officer and Council decide upon a Christmas / New Year close down period each year. During the close down period the Council operates with a skeleton crew providing the perfect opportunity for families to be together over the holiday season.
Pre employment medicals & Criminal History Checks
Prior to an offer of employment being made by Council all successful candidates are required to undertake a pre employment medical drug and alcohol test together with a criminal history check.
In addition before an offer of employment being made by Council all successful candidates for specific identified positions will be required to undertake a full pre employment medical examination.
Council will employ all employees other than casual employees on an initial probationary period of three (3) months. The purpose of the probationary period is to:
Council employees are required to abide by a Code of Conduct. The Code stipulates particular behavioural standards required of every employee.
Traineeships/Apprenticeships
Traineeships and Apprenticeships are initiatives designed to address recruitment and growth needs of Council and the community by attracting applicants with commitment to study within a range of fields at Council.
A traineeship or apprenticeship allows you to gain on the job experience whilst completing studies. Council advertises these opportunities as they become available.
In 2016 Hinchinbrook Shire Council was the runner up in the NQ Training Awards and are committed to training community members through traineeships and apprenticeships.
Cadetships are an initiative designed to address recruitment needs and specialised skills shortages of Council by attracting cadets committed to study a specialised function such as engineering, environmental health or technical services.
A cadetship involves paid full time employment with Council on a permanent basis as well as financial support provided to undertake an Associate Degree on a part time basis usually via distance education. The cadetship duration is restricted to four (4) years, after which time the cadet is appointed to a role in their chosen field.
Upon approval given by the Chief Executive Officer, Council will advertise a cadetship opportunity within the region, observing the eligibility criteria and usual recruitment procedures.