To apply for any of the below positions please forward your application to:

Recruitment Officer, City of Port Phillip, Private Bag No.3, P.O. Box St.Kilda 3182 or

Fax: (03) 9536 2742, or Email: hrjobapplications@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Also read the How to apply for Jobs at the City of Port Phillip page, before applying.

We are amalgamating our front of house cashiering and our customer service centres to enhance the customer experience of Council service delivery.  We require a highly committed person to ensure that the reconciliation of Council's receipting, cashiering and banking functions and processes are undertaken accurately and operate in accordance with Council policy and procedures.

This position will also be involved delivering the day to day operational activities of the Rates and Revenue Section.

If you are ready for a challenge and believe you have the following knowledge and skills we would like to hear from you.

• High level customer service and communication skills
  
• Good analytical and problem solving skills including ability to undertake process reviews and develop improvements
  
• Proven experience in the use and application of computerised rating, receipting, debtor and banking systems to   deliver functional outcomes
  
• Experience in cashiering services and application of cash handling controls
  
• Well developed skills in MSOffice

An attractive salary in the range of $ 48,347 - 56,336 plus superannuation will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

View a copy of the Reconciliation and Banking Officer position description here. For further information please contact John Enterkin on (03) 9209 6318

Applications close Wednesday 3 December 2008.

•  Salary range ($59,179 to $74,363) plus superannuation and planners allowance
• 19 day month / flexible work arrangements

An exciting opportunity exists to join a leading edge Council, and work as part of our dedicated and experienced strategic planning team.  We are seeking a planner with a demonstrated capacity to think strategically, and to identify innovative, outcome focused solutions to urban issues.

You will work as part of a team to develop and implement policies and strategies within a vibrant and diverse inner urban environment, and with a strong emphasis on creating a more environmentally and socially sustainable city.

A background in urban planning or a related discipline, preferably within local government, is required.  Experience in the preparation of planning scheme amendments, the development of activity centre structure plans / urban design frameworks, and general project management skills will be highly regarded.

Port Phillip offers a flexible, family friendly and supportive work environment.  Excellent conditions will be offered to the right candidate. 

View a copy of the Strategic Planner position description here. For more information about this position please contact Katrina Terjung on (03) 9209 6439.

Applications close Friday 5 December 2008.

• Key Management Position

• Ensure the ongoing sustainability of South Melbourne Market

• Circa $130K Package

The City of Port Phillip is the owner and manager of Melbourne's most authentic community market.

It is a stimulating and challenging environment where staff are encouraged to act corporately, while maintaining a focus upon the current and future needs of the Market.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to lead in driving a strategic and collaborative approach to contemporary market management

Reporting to the Executive Director Community Assets and Services, you will have responsibility for developing and maintaining strong commercial working relationships between the Council, the public, stallholders and their representatives, including traders' associations.

Suitable candidates must have management experience and a strong understanding of customer service, particularly with respect to commercial management.

A working knowledge of local government from an internal or service provider perspective is desirable as is an appropriate tertiary qualification.

View a copy of the Manager South Melbourne Market position description here. Applications must address the key selection criteria.

For further information contact David Yeouart on (03) 9209 6663

Applications close Friday 28 November 2008

• New, Key Management Position

• Drive Open Space Strategy and Foreshore Place Management

• Circa $130K Package

The City of Port Phillip is a vibrant inner-city municipality that actively embraces its diversity.

It is a stimulating and challenging environment where staff are encouraged to be both leaders and be supportive of one-another.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to develop and lead in driving a strategic and collaborative approach to Parks and Open Space Services, within the Municipality.

Reporting to the Executive Director Community Assets and Services, you will have responsibility for policy development and implementation, formulating Parks and Open Space capital and maintenance strategies, providing place management for the Foreshore area and supplying high level technical support services.

Suitable candidates must have management experience and a strong understanding of the infrastructure cycle, particularly with respect to parks and open space. A working knowledge of local government from an internal or service provider perspective is desirable as is an appropriate tertiary qualification.

View a copy of the Manager Parks and Open Space Services position description here. Applications must address the key selection criteria.

For further information contact David Yeouart on (03) 9209 6663

Applications close Friday 28 November 2008

• Band 8: $77,204 - $86,609 plus superannuation

We seek a strategic thinker with in depth experience in tendering and contracting procedures.  You will have a proven track record in managing procurement projects; excellent analytical skills; solid contracts administration experience, and expertise in probity and tender management.  Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a new position, supervising a small team, and providing leadership for a continuous improvement program for the organisation's contracting and tendering.  Day to day duties will include specialist advice on tender procedures and on probity, sitting on or advising tender evaluation panels, and reporting regularly on tendering and contracting activities across the organisation.  

View a copy of the Senior Contracts Advisor position description here. Applications must address the key selection criteria.

For further information contact Cathy Henderson on (03) 9209 6509.

Applications close Friday 28 November 2008.

• Part Time

• Band 6: $59,179 - $64,506 p.a. pro rata plus superannuation

City of Port Phillip seeks a part time Contracts Advisor to provide advice on tendering and contracts, maintain the tender database, and coordinate and assemble documentation. Relevant experience in tendering, contracts or compliance is desirable.

Working as part of a small team, the job is 2-3 days per week, and is offered on a 12 month contract.

View a copy of the Contracts Advisor position description here. Applications must address the selection criteria.

For further information contact Murray Chick on (03) 9209 6586.

Applications close Friday 28 November 2008

•  Band 6:  $59,179 plus superannuation

Our busy, professional local laws team is in need of a Team Leader.  This is a newly created position for the busy Local Laws unit.

The person we are seeking will:-

• Have proven leadership skills and be able to provide assistance and guidance to a small team to promote service culture in an enforcement role.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to investigate and assess alleged non-compliance of the Community Amenity Local Laws No. 3 & 7 and other relevant State Legislation such as the Environment Protection Act & Summary Offences Act.
• Have experience in evidence gathering and brief preparation for hearing at the Magistrates' Court and or VCAT
• There is a requirement for rostered weekend work.  This position is entitled to salary sacrifice a vehicle.

View a copy of the Team Leader Local Laws  position description here. Applications should address the key selection criteria. For further information regarding this position please contact Kirsten Hughes, Coordinator Local Laws and Animal Management on (03) 9209 6268.  

Applications close Friday 21 November 2008.

• Casual Position

• Weekend & Weekday Shifts

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Administrative Support Officer/Cashier to work within the dynamic and vibrant South Melbourne Market where growth and development is encouraged.

Your key accountabilities and responsibilities will include:

• Cashiering and other general administrative services
• Provision of high quality customer services
• Contribution to the commercial imperatives of a busy market.
• Ongoing trader liaison with the market's stall holders  
• Input into systems development to ensure the ongoing monitoring and realisation of key performance outcomes

To ensure your success in this role you will be a good communicator with a flexible work approach, have a good eye for detail and have the ability to work through problems and meet deadlines in high transactional environment.   

You will be employed under the terms of our enterprise agreement (Casual Band 4) with an hourly rate range of $26.06 to $28.30 per hour plus superannuation. Weekend work is a requirement of the position.

Police Checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for this role.

View a copy of the  Cashier Admin Support Officer position description here. For further information contact Dalique Knight or Verena Bayliss on (03) 9209 6294.

Applications close Friday 21 November 2008.

“Port Phillip, a city where childhood is honoured and all children are cherished and supported as active citizens with a voice of their own, secure in their identity and culture; where they are able to play, learn and contribute to their environments, surrounded by nurturing adults and supportive communities”.

Creating a Child Friendly Port Phillip. Framework for Action 2005 - 2009

A number of exciting opportunities exist within the Community Services Department, a family friendly and dynamic work environment:

As an employee of Council, you will provide a quality child care program in your own home. Earn up to $800per week based on number of children in care.

View a copy of the Home Based Child Care Worker position description here. For further information contact Connie Costanzo on (03) 9209 6339.

For more information use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Home Based Childcare.

A House, Flat, Unit, Townhouse or Apartment is acceptable.

You will care for children and young people with additional needs for short periods of time in their family home or visiting places of interest in the local community. Salary range $37,285 - $40,709 pro rata plus superannuation.

View a copy of the RespiteWorker position description here. For further information contact Connie Costanzo (03) 9209 6339

Salary range $32,942 - $36,634 plus superannuation.

View a copy of the Community Care Worker position description here. For further information contact Michael Flanagan on (03)9209 6346.

The Maternal and Child Health Service is also seeking suitably qualified MCH nurses to join our bank of casual staff.

Flexible child friendly hours are negotiable with a salary range of $43.39 - $45.01 per hour pro rata plus superannuation. A 25% casual loading will also be applied.

More interested in a permanent position? Call us, there may be opportunities available.

View a copy of the M&CH Reliever position description here. For further information contact Bill Hepburn on (03) 9209 6697.

All successful applications for the above positions are required to have a satisfactory police and working with children's check.

Visit the How to Apply page or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for the contact person listed on the advertisment or the People & Culture Team.

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