Whitehorse City Council

Our Senior Leadership Team connected at The Round last week to work to collaborate and learn practical skills on supporting high performance teams, facilitated by Rebecca Hopkins from Live Brave Workshops.

Our Sportsfield team led by Justin Quinn, maintain and renew our 53 sports fields across Whitehorse, including Box Hill City Oval. These facilities are highly used and under constant pressure from active sport and general community use, that has significant wear and tear impacts to the surfaces.Our team maintain an excellent standard given these ongoing challenges. Well done!

This interactive workshop is delivered by the Australian Human Rights Commission and examines the assumptions and stereotypes that are commonly associated with ageing, from younger people through to older adults. Ageism across the lifespan: a workshop for community leaders and health professionals Wednesday 2 October 1:30PM - 4PM Knox Library - Ngarrgoo Westfield Knox 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South Reserve your place: https://bitly.cx/6E1FU Through engaging in self-reflection exercises and small group discussions, you will explore their own attitudes and beliefs about age and develop a deeper understanding of the social and cultural factors that shape these perceptions. Workshop is supported by Eastern Community Legal Centre, Knox City Council, Maroondah City Council, Whitehorse City Council and Your Library.

Grow your business through SEO Are you a local Whitehorse business looking to boost your online sales? Want to generate more leads? We're partnering with StudioHawk, Australia’s largest SEO agency for an insightful workshop on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) for all business owners. When: Wednesday 9 October, 6pm - 9pm Where: Hexa Space, Box Hill Price: $15 Book here: https://lnkd.in/gAHwiuzT Join us to explore the world of SEO for your business and learn how to skyrocket the number of leads you can receive to grow your business.

We are seeking expressions of interest from dynamic speakers for the Whitehorse Business workshop series. If you have expertise in areas relevant to local businesses and are passionate about sharing your knowledge, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to engage with the Whitehorse business community and contribute valuable insights. Please submit your interest to be considered for future speaking engagements: https://lnkd.in/gmkbY_DK 

Today marks RUOK? Day, a National Day of Action in Australia. This year's message, "Ask RUOK? Any Day," resonates deeply with our values at Whitehorse City Council.   At Whitehorse, we're committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment every day of the year. Today's reminder aligns perfectly with our ongoing efforts to support mental health and well-being in our workplace.   Let's carry this message beyond just one day. Remember, a conversation could change a life, any day.

Have you ever spotted one of these teeny birds before? The Spotted Pardalote stands at just 8cm tall, with a spotty tail, pale eyebrows and yellow neck. Fun fact: They can nest underground in tunnels! Discover and record native birds, plants and animals during the Great Southern BioBlitz. From Friday 20 September, get out in the fresh air and learn more about your local natural environment. Register for the Bioblitz here: https://bit.ly/4gfdeEz Good luck!

The Spring School Holidays are just around the corner. Have you booked the kids into anything exciting yet? Don't worry we've got you sorted! Explore our full program of over 50 sessions here: bit.ly/WCC-Spring-SHP We have plenty of arts and crafts activities, water play, exploration in nature, activities kids of all ages will enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's "How to Become a Council Supplier" workshops. We had a great turnout of over 100 local business owners! We provided highly relevant information on how businesses can explore council contracts and potentially become a supplier. If you missed the session but would like to receive a copy of the presentation slides, please email : business@whitehorse.vic.gov.au. For more events, visit: wbiz.com.au/events Special thanks to Work East for providing the space.

We’re #hiring a Driver / General Hand / Operator - Part time - Salary starts at $91,190 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation - Roster over 7 days per week We are seeking a dedicated Driver / General Hand / Operator to the join the team and support the safe and efficient operation of the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre through the provision of heavy combination vehicle driving, customer assistance, pit supervision and site and vehicle maintenance services. Skills & experience required to perform this role: - Experience in driving a heavy combination vehicle - Work well in a team - Provide effective and courteous customer service. Apply via the link below or tag anyone you think might be interested: https://lnkd.in/g_58fWUH Further information is available from Natalie Egorov on 9800 0228. Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 1 September 2024. #job #opportunity #JobsAtWhitehorse