Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
We believe in providing our staff with a rewarding and happy work environment, highlighted by our values – Service, Trust, Accountability, Respect and Solidarity.
The City of Greater Geraldton Enterprise Agreement embraces contemporary workplace issues including empowering employees within their work areas to actively contribute to the operational service delivery and creating a balanced working environment where productivity gains will underpin organisational development and a performing culture.
We invest in our employees by providing ongoing training and development opportunities. These could be in the form of on-the-job training, mentoring, formal education, short courses, seminars and workshops. Financial study assistance is available in some instances, as well as study leave.
Variety of entitlements:
Most positions attract 22 days leave (with leave loading). There is also opportunity to request to purchase up to 4 weeks Annual Leave per annum.
Long Service Leave is accessible on a pro-rata basis after 5 years’ service.
Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Community Service leave is available.
Personal leave which includes sick and carers leave.
Work Life Balance Initiatives:
Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including free flu shots, skin cancer screenings, health and ergonomic assessments.
Corporate discounts with various health and fitness providers.
Flexible working arrangements including part time / job sharing, compressed working weeks, working from home.