Cumberland City Council, proclaimed in May 2016, is situated 20km west of Sydney and covers 72 square kilometres. Cumberland has a population of 240,000 residents, making it the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Council's long-term Community Strategic Plan focuses on a commitment to social and cultural cohesion, the local economy, our natural and built environments and local leadership. As a member of our organisation, you will have an opportunity to drive community outcomes, programs and services and be part of a Council focused on being innovative, inspiring and delivering change.
Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child-safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.
Cumberland City Council has a COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure, which requires all workers to have received the full recommended dosage of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. It is essential for applicants to advise the Council of their vaccination status within their application.
All applicants who undertake an interview for this position will be required to produce their vaccination evidence at the time of their interview. Any applicants who are recommended for a position will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.
Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child-safe child-friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
The benefits available to staff at Council are:
Council's vacant positions are advertised on our website and all applicants must apply for the role/s they are interested by completing the online application.
The online application involves completing questions regarding the essential criteria for the role.
Remuneration for each role can be found on the position advertisement, and Council's time to fill a role is between six (6) to eight (8) weeks.
If you do not hear back from Council regarding your application four (4) weeks after the closing date for the role, we thank you again for your interest in working with Cumberland City Council and wish you well in your career endeavours.