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Subscribe to Local Government News FeedRate plan slammed for future job losses
Municipal associations in Victoria say they must be allowed to raise rates beyond the level of inflation, or jobs and services will be at risk.
Council chiefs' sweet deal drops
SA Council CEO’s are paid more every year, but a new report shows the rate of their rises is decreasing.
Study counts Councils' cost of ignoring climate
Australian councils are struggling to meet the high cost of replacing infrastructure to meet extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods according to a local researcher.
Decades of neglect in bureaucratic boys' club
Ninety-five years ago, Australian Public Service bosses realised equal rights for women would transform the bureaucracy, and it was up to them to stop it.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Mayor makes bold bet on wet bills
One regional mayor has staked his job on improving water costs.
Power costs add to stream of farm worries
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) wants to stop electricity price rises for farmers.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Coal counted in resourceful community
A joint report from 28 different medical groups says the annual health bill from the Hunter Valley coal industry is in the hundreds of millions.
Conference and comms firm loses footing
An Australian publisher and conference provider with ties to the local government sector has entered voluntary administration.
Videos depict sticky situations
Tasmania’s Local Government Division and the Integrity Commission have joined the Local Government Association of Tasmania to produce training videos for the tricky situations councillors sometimes find themselves in.
Councils concede state pick
The Local Government Association of Queensland says it is ready to work with the new Queensland government.
Tagging test for repeat non-recyclers
One council in Western Australia is taking a hard-line approach to recycling.
Local Government Jobs
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Coordinator Parks & Arboriculture
City of Ballarat
Salary: $98,652 to $109,534 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation
Location: VIC - Ballarat
Manager Strategy and Outcomes - Limited Tenure
City of Darwin
Salary: $130,000 package (approx pro rata)
Location: NT - Darwin
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney
Salary: $92,755 to $125,988
Location: NSW - Sydney
Coordinator - Customer Service Facilitation (Roma)
Maranoa Regional Council
Salary: circa $77k
Location: QLD - Roma
Customer Service Officer
City of Ballarat
Salary: $59,822 to $68,290 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation
Location: VIC - Ballarat
Team Leader Environmental Health
City of Ballarat
Salary: $80,725 to 87,664 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation
Location: VIC - Ballarat
Personal Assistant to Executive Director Works & Services
City of Albany
Salary: $56,178.72 to $59,044.96 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
Location: WA - Albany
Technical Operations Manager
City of Greater Bendigo
Salary: $72,774 - $79,310 + super
Location: VIC - Bendigo
Upcoming Events
Subscribe to Conferences and Events for Public Sector Professionals Feed2015 Government Communications Conference
12- 15 May 2015 - Sydney
Enhancing Public Sector Customer Service
18 & 19 March 2015, Melbourne
Innovating IT Service
11th & 12th March 2015, Rydges on Swanston Melbourne
Courses & Education
Subscribe to Courses and Education for Public Sector Professionals FeedWater Leadership Workshop
March 4, Parramatta
'A Practical Approach to Integrated Reporting' Workshop
Melbourne, March 12th
Wetland Education & Training (WET) Workshop
19-20 March 2015
Announcements
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Council Media Releases
Subscribe to Council Media Releases FeedCouncil wins funding to make foreshore inclusive and age-friendly
Greater Taree City Council
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Maranoa Regional Council
Council reaffirms opposition to forced amalgamations
Manly Council
Four new child and family centres
City of Greater Geelong
Upgraded facilities at Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets officially open
Dubbo City Council
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