Employment
Thank you for your interest in Port Pirie Regional Council.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all employees on their merits without regards to race, age, gender or other personal characteristics.
What we offer
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Income Protection Policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Annual Health Assessments and Skin Screening Checks
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Study Leave and access to Training and Development opportunities
- Paid Professional Subscriptions and relevant Memberships
- Portability of leave within the SA Local Government sector
- Drivers Licence Allowance
- Corporate Uniform Allowance
Making Enquiries
If you are interested in a current vacancy please take the time to read the relevant Job Description on our website. Job Descriptions are also available on request from People & Culture
After reading the Job Description if you have any enquires regarding the position telephone the contact person indicated on the position advertisement.
Completing Your Application
Your application will need the following:
1. A covering letter stating why you are applying for the position, giving your address and details of how you may be contacted during normal business hours;
2. Please ensure the Position Title is clearly marked on the front page of your application;
3. A statement of not more than 2 (two) pages, addressing the Person Specifications listed in the Job Description. Consideration for interview is based upon your clear demonstration that you meet the essential requirements for the position;
4. A resume that provides your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history;
5. Port Pirie Regional Council will always seek your permission to contact referees should your application be in consideration;
6. Please refer to the position advertisement for further application instructions.
Lodging Your Application
Applications are required to be lodged via the online form. If you require assistance please contact People & Culture on (08) 8633 9730.
All applications lodged via the online form will receive an email confirmation receipt of lodgement.
Applications must be lodged by 5:00 pm on the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.
Successful Candidate
To be considered for the position, candidates must provide a satisfactory National Police Check and a current SA Driver’s Licence. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical, Optical Assessment, and Hearing Assessment (with costs covered by the Council), as well as provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Clearance, if applicable to the position, before commencing employment with the Council.