Surf Coast Shire Council

The "Our Focus Our Future" community panel met again last Saturday to draft up the principles they think are important for Council to focus their attention. Here's a recap of what they did on day two, plus a look ahead to their final session this weekend. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gDNZNjkw Thanks to MosaicLab Co for facilitating the sessions

We currently have the following fantastic opportunities available. Go ahead, check them out and share with your talented networks. Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Permanent Full Time $83,352 - $94,248 pa (plus 11.5% and annual pay increases) Closing 6 April 2025 Early Childhood Educator – Lorne Kindergarten Temporary Part Time Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Closing 23 March 2025 School Crossing Supervisor Join our Casual Pool for 2025 $40.78 per hour (plus 11.5% super) Various locations within the Surf Coast Region Casual Early Childhood Teachers and Educators – Kindergarten & Occasional Care Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Various locations within the Surf Coast Region For more details or to apply for one of these roles: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Jobs

We currently have the following fantastic opportunities available. Go ahead, check them out and share with your talented networks. Senior Statutory Planner Temporary Full Time – 8 months $98,265 - $102,025pa pro-rata plus 11.5% super Closing 16 March 2025 Gatehouse and Transfer Station Attendant Permanent Part Time $68,302 - $70,212pa pro rata plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Teacher - Torquay Permanent Part Time Salary dependent on level of experience Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Educator – Lorne Kindergarten Temporary Part Time Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Closing 23 March 2025 School Crossing Supervisor Join our Casual Pool for 2025 $40.78 per hour (plus 11.5% super) Various locations within the Surf Coast Region Casual Early Childhood Teachers and Educators – Kindergarten & Occasional Care Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Various locations within the Surf Coast Region For more details or to apply for one of these roles: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Jobs

Surf Coast Shire Council is working with MosaicLab Co to engage the community and get ideas for the creation of our Council Plan. The project - dubbed Our Focus, Our Future - included an in-person and online survey that generated over 1000 submissions, and the formation of a community panel. These 45 residents and ratepayers from across the shire are working together to provide advice to Council on what the Council Plan should look like. Find out more by visiting the project page at https://lnkd.in/e33qHHPC Here is a video recap of the first in-person session on 1 March:

We currently have the following fantastic opportunities available. Go ahead, check them out and share with your talented networks. Workplace Health and Safety Advisor Permanent Full Time $98,265 - $105,798pa plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases Closing 9 March 2025 Senior Statutory Planner Temporary Full Time – 8 months $98,265 - $102,025pa pro-rata plus 11.5% super Closing 16 March 2025 Gatehouse and Transfer Station Attendant Permanent Part Time $68,302 - $70,212pa pro rata plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Teacher - Torquay Permanent Part Time Salary dependent on level of experience Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Educator – Lorne Kindergarten Temporary Part Time Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Closing 23 March 2025 School Crossing Supervisor Join our Casual Pool for 2025 $40.78 per hour (plus 11.5% super) Various locations within the Surf Coast Region For more details or to apply for one of these roles: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Jobs

Our Economic Development team is running a series of free Better Business Skills workshops aimed at helping small businesses on the Surf Coast. Topics are based on feedback given to us through last year’s Business Insights Survey. Yesterday attendees enjoyed a valuable session with Arthur Street Digital director Matt Cowdell, learning how to increase their visibility on Google and get found by new customers. Our next workshop on 27 March will cover Canva and content creation, providing practical tools and tips for improved social media. To register: https://lnkd.in/gQzWwcky Stay up-to-date about all of our upcoming workshops by visiting our dedicated Better Business Skills page: https://lnkd.in/g5VNAsWv

A redeployment opportunity when childcare centres closed during the COVID-19 pandemic set former early years educator Bronwyn Wojtowicz on the path to a rewarding career change. Five years later, Bronwyn’s a certified horticulturalist and a valued member of our Open Space Maintenance team, helping to look after: -       7.67 million square metres of public open space such as sporting reserves, nature reserves and roadsides -       19km of sealed paths and 39km of unsealed paths -       Close to 50 playgrounds -       Maintenance of skate parks, bike parks, public fitness equipment, tennis and netball courts, and streetscapes “I wasn’t sure if the change would be successful, but I think you’re successful if you enjoy what you’re doing, and I am enjoying it,” Bronwyn says. “I really respect and value the people I get to work with. They are always supportive, easygoing and make the work day fun.” Bronwyn was featured in the first edition of our new monthly e-newsletter, Country and Waters. Read more of her story and a range of other Council news: https://lnkd.in/gDP4fBqS

A redeployment opportunity when childcare centres closed during the COVID-19 pandemic set former early years educator Bronwyn Wojtowicz on the path to a rewarding career change. Five years later, Bronwyn’s a certified horticulturalist and a valued member of our Open Space Maintenance team, helping to look after: -       7.67 million square metres of public open space such as sporting reserves, nature reserves and roadsides -       19km of sealed paths and 39km of unsealed paths -       Close to 50 playgrounds -       Maintenance of skate parks, bike parks, public fitness equipment, tennis and netball courts, and streetscapes “I wasn’t sure if the change would be successful, but I think you’re successful if you enjoy what you’re doing, and I am enjoying it,” Bronwyn says. “I really respect and value the people I get to work with. They are always supportive, easygoing and make the work day fun.” Bronwyn was featured in the first edition of our new monthly e-newsletter, Country and Waters. Read more of her story and a range of other Council news: https://lnkd.in/gDP4fBqS

We currently have the following fantastic opportunities available. Go ahead, check them out and share with your talented networks. Workplace Health and Safety Advisor Permanent Full Time $98,265 - $105,798pa plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases Closing 9 March 2025 Senior Statutory Planner Temporary Full Time – 8 months $98,265 - $102,025pa pro-rata plus 11.5% super Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Teacher - Torquay Permanent Part Time Salary dependent on level of experience Closing 16 March 2025 Early Childhood Educator – Lorne Kindergarten Temporary Part Time Hourly rate dependent on level of experience Closing 23 March 2025 School Crossing Supervisor Join our Casual Pool for 2025 $40.78 per hour (plus 11.5% super) Various locations within the Surf Coast Region For more details or to apply for one of these roles: surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Jobs

Some of the decisions made at last night's Council meeting: 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Council has requested a report on the potential positive and negative impacts, should it change its approach to 26 January. • In the meantime, Council will begin formal advocacy to the federal government for an Australia Day date change. • Council was presented with a notice of motion seeking a return to participating in celebratory events and staging citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day. • The notice of motion also proposed retaining elements of the existing Council position, taken in 2021, including flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait flags at half-mast on 26 January and engaging with Traditional Owner groups to support mourning or survival events. • An alternate motion put forward seeking training for councillors and a report detailing potential impacts, ultimately gained majority support. 👉Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX2UYr-H 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 • Applying for funding for detailed design is the next step for the Anglesea Community and Health Hub project. • Council resolved to submit a funding application to the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program for $775,000 for design development. • The design development phase will include more community engagement. 👉Find out more about the project at https://lnkd.in/gZQJ33em. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 • Local people’s passion and knowledge about their own lives and communities underpin two commitments made by Council. • Council adopted the revised Community Houses and Community Development policies. • The policies confirm Council’s commitment to support communities to act on issues that are important to them. 🎥 A recording of the February Council meeting is available via https://lnkd.in/gr9rT96V 📲Want to stay across Council news? Subscribe to our new monthly electronic newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gnj8n6nZ