Working at Council

The City of Holdfast Bay plays a central role in planning for our city's development and future requirements. As a premier tourism destination, we also offer a comprehensive range of services and facilities tailored to meet our community's needs and priorities. We offer career opportunities in Professional, Administration, Field Services, Planning, Governance, Information Technology, Development, Marketing and Engagement, Customer Service, Libraries, and Community Services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

We want the best people working with us, so your application must stand out and address the essential criteria of the role.

Everything you need to know about the position can be found in the job advertisement and position description.

You may want to view our Strategic Plan and Organisational Structure to learn more about the City of Holdfast Bay and our vision for the people who live, work, and play here.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated response confirming receipt of your application.

All applications are reviewed against the role's essential criteria to find the best candidates.

If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview, during which we will assess your skills and experience relevant to the position and, most importantly, whether you fit our culture and values.

Interviews will be conducted in person or via Teams, and the preferred candidate(s) will be invited to an informal meeting.

Pre-employment functional assessments may be undertaken for specific roles; applicants will be advised of this requirement during recruitment.

Reference checks will be undertaken, and all positions require Department of Human Services screening, with the required clearance type dependent on the position.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to submit an application. Although the timing of the process can vary for each position, you will be updated as quickly as possible on the status of your application.

Employees of the City of Holdfast Bay are governed by either the City of Holdfast Bay and the Australian Services Union Administrative Staff Enterprise Agreement or the Field Services Staff Enterprise Agreement.

The foundation of our culture is our organisational values - ARISE

• Achievement - Deliver agreed outcomes for our community.
• Respect - Act with honesty and integrity.
• Innovation - Seek better ways.
• Simplicity - Easy to do business with.
• Engagement - Provide opportunities for all to participate.

As a values-based organisation we demonstrate our values through our behaviours. These values guide everything we do: Our leaders build relationships, empower others, embrace challenges, and deliver on promises.

• Accept Accountability – take responsibility and deliver on our promises.
• Relationship Driven – build positive relationships.
• Innovate and Change – lead change and embrace new ideas.
• Strategic Focused – create and communicate a clear vision.
• Empower Others – support people to be their best.

We recognise that work health and safety are an intrinsic part of how an organisation operates and behaves, with the health and safety of our employees being a continual priority.
Our message is a simple yet meaningful message to consider their safety – “Every Time”.

Should you have any questions or require assistance with our recruitment process, please contact us .