Positions Vacant

This page contains information regarding current employment opportunities with Council.

The Kyogle Local Government Area (LGA) is a geographically and socially diverse area with a changing population.

Kyogle is a well-established country town that services a highly productive agriculture industry and a community that is increasingly popular with people looking for a more relaxed hinterland lifestyle a short distance from major centres. Council employs approximately 110 staff and services a population of about 10,000 people. The community is well serviced by education facilities, both public and private schools, with a strong sense of community. Medical and hospital facilities are also of a high standard.

Kyogle Council is one of the area’s largest employers, and offers a progressive and rewarding employment environment within the local area.

Vacancies are posted to this page at the same time they are advertised. Senior positions may also be advertised in interstate papers and the Local Government Job Directory. Applications will only be accepted in response to an advertisement.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Finance Officer

Council is seeking a finance professional to support the Finance Manager and finance team in a range of day-to-day accounting functions, including preparing annual and monthly reports and budgets, assisting with the audit process, grant management and data entry for creditors.

An individual with excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, solid interpersonal skills, and who enjoys working independently and as part of a team, with a willingness to learn will be well suited to this role.

This is a newly created position due to the increase in capital works infrastructure projects in the region and further career prospects will be available in due course. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team and have the opportunity to work on an array of tasks. Council offers a competitive salary package combined with career development and training. If you are a motivated and driven individual who is passionate about finance and accounting we want to hear from you.

To find out more about this position and how to apply, please click here. 

Applications close at 5pm Thursday, 6 April.

Expressions of Interest – Chair of Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

Kyogle Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified people to chair its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

The position of Chair is pivotal to the committee’s effectiveness and is the focal point for the committee’s relationship with the council, the internal audit function and external auditor. The Chair acts as the interface between the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, the general manager and other staff, the governing body, the external auditor, and the internal audit function.

To be successful in their role, a Chair must:

  • have strong leadership qualities
  • have the personal courage to raise and deal with tough issues and express opinions frankly, and to support other committee members to do the same
  • be able to recommend the appointment of committee members to the governing body
  • maintain effective working relationships between committee members and with the council
  • keep the governing body and general manager informed and brief them on the strategic and technical aspects of internal audits and risk and control issues
  • lead effective committee meetings including:
  1. planning for and setting agendas for meetings, ensuring committee members are adequately informed of matters to be considered prior to meetings and allowing sufficient time for discussion of those matters at the meeting
  2. ensuring the meeting runs smoothly and that the views of members are heard
  3. focus the committee’s deliberations on the most important issues
  4. seek the input of advisers, observers and other experts to maximise committee deliberations
  5. summarise discussion outcomes and actions, including assigning responsibility and timeframes for actions
  • maintain an effective working relationship with the council’s external auditor
  • oversee the internal audit function and be alert to external accountability and internal audit concerns
  • arrange for all committee members to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the council and its activities, including any financial or regulatory developments, and
  • know the strengths and weaknesses of the committee, and individual committee members and how this may affect the opinions of the committee

The Chair will be paid a fee which will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Expressions of Interest which provide details of the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience should be sent to the General Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, 2474 or email council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au by 4.30pm Wednesday 12 April,  2023.

For further information about the position, please contact Council’s Executive Manager Corporate Services Marcus Schintler on 6632 1611.

Expressions of Interest – Independent Member of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee

Kyogle Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified people to join its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).

Independent members of the ARIC must demonstrate the following:

  • an ability to read and understand financial statements and a capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)
  • functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations
  • a capacity to form independent judgements and willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information
  • a professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of an audit, risk and improvement committee, and
  • preparedness to undertake any training on the operation of audit, risk and improvement committees recommended by the chair based on their assessment of the skills, knowledge and experience of the independent member.

It is also desirable, but not essential, that independent members of the ARIC have extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations, and possess a relevant professional qualification or membership (eg, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)).

ARIC members will be paid a fee which will be commensurate with their  qualifications and experience.

Expressions of Interest should provide details of the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience should be sent to the General Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, 2474 or email council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au by 4.30pm Wednesday 12 April, 2023.

For further information about the position, please contact Council’s Executive Manager Corporate Services Marcus Schintler on 6632 1611.

Positions Vacant – Various

Council is looking for staff to fill numerous positions within our Infrastructure Works Department as we deliver a major capital works program and flood recovery projects.

We are offering generous benefits including above Award wages, and are also willing to train people who may not have the necessary skills at present but have the aptitude and right attitude.

Council encourages locally-based applicants, and people who able to work from the Bonalbo depot to apply for the current round of job vacancies .

And to make it even easier, the recruitment process allows people to apply for multiple positions with a single application — see below.

Council is an employer of choice and we offer 2% above Award pay rates across all positions, a nine-day fortnight, flexible working arrangements to suit work-life balance, and a leading training and skills development program.

Council is always on the lookout for qualified people, however we encourage applicants keen to learn to apply even though they may not yet have the listed skills and experience.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Kyogle Council is a great place to start or grow your career. We will provide you with a wide diversity of work, many different career paths, training and development and further education opportunities, and the ability to make a real difference in your community.

The following positions are all permanent positions working a 38 hour week with a nine day fortnight (all applications close at 4pm on Friday 31 March 2023):

Apply for one or more of the above positions by filling out the form below, or send your written application addressing the selection criteria by email to employment@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or by post, marked “Confidential” to the Risk and Human Resources Coordinator, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474. Please ensure you read the Guide for Applicants and Position Description before submitting your application.

Application - Various Positions

Use this form to apply for one or multiple positions (with this single application) currently on offer at Kyogle Council.
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Water and Wastewater Traineeship and Civil Construction Apprenticeships

Council is once again recruiting trainees and apprentices, and is calling for applications from anyone interested in starting a career in either:
  •  Water and Wastewater industry, or
  •  Civil Construction (Roads) industry

Water and Wastewater Traineeships

We have several exciting trainee positions available for anyone keen to learn and develop skills managing and maintaining, water and wastewater systems within the Kyogle local government area. For further details about this incredible opportunity, including how to apply, follow this link to NovalSkill’s website.

Civil Construction (Roads) Apprenticeships

 We also have several Civil Construction apprenticeships now available for anyone eager to learn all aspects of road building and construction, bridge structures, and much more. For further details about this exciting opportunity, including how to apply, follow this link to NovalSkill’s website.
Applications for the above positions will remain open until the positions are filled.

Interested in working for Kyogle Council and want to know more about some of Council’s policies? Below are some policies that maybe of interest.

Take your first step towards an exciting new career

The scale and diversity of the work we do means Local Government can offer you many different career paths. We also provide training and development opportunities and further education. If you add the ability to make a real difference in your community, you’ll agree there’s no better place to start or grow your career.

For further information about pursuing a career in Local Government, click here.