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The Glenorchy community is rich and vibrant, servicing more than 42,000 people. Our residents and thriving business community come from all walks of life, all contributing to make Glenorchy the place where ideas happen.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we greatly value the contributions of our employees who bring such diverse skills, backgrounds and experiences to our organisation.

We offer an environment of challenge, growth and broad experiences to benefit your career. We provide employee benefits that include a 9-day fortnight, generous superannuation contributions, flexible and family friendly working environments and a commitment to ensuring a comfortable life-work balance. We also take workplace health and safety very seriously and we champion positive attitudes to health and safety outcomes.

So, if you’re considering a career in local government, we encourage you to consider us. Be part of Glenorchy’s future and help to make a difference!

Current Vacancies:

Tollbooth Officer

Part Time

Do you enjoy working with people, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a team that helps deliver important environmental services to the community?

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Tollbooth Officer to join our Waste Services team at the Jackson Street Waste Management Centre.

Closes Oct 18, 2026
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Visual Arts Program Officer

Part Time

Are you passionate about visual arts, creative programming and connecting communities through culture?

Glenorchy City Council is seeking an experienced and collaborative  Visual Arts Program Officer to develop and deliver the visual arts program at Moonah Arts Centre and facilitate community cultural projects that celebrate the diversity of the Glenorchy community.

Closes Oct 18, 2026
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Multi-Skilled Labourer – Vegetation Control

Full Time

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a Multi-Skilled Labourer (Vegetation Control) who is passionate about delivering quality and timely works for our community. If you’re ready for a change and wanting to join a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we want to hear from you! 

What you’ll do:

The role of the Multi-Skilled Labourer is to undertake vegetation control works effectively and efficiently within the Municipality that meets with legislation, industry standards and GCC’s annual maintenance schedule.  Some of your duties will include weeding, spraying, hedge trimming, mowing and brush cutting.

What we’re looking for:

We would like to hear from you if you are a Multi-skilled Labourer or a suitably skilled person with previous experience. You would be working within a team that is dedicated to maintaining the council’s landscape, takes pride in their work, are reliable and eager to continue to learn and develop their expertise.

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate your commitment to safety and have experience working in uneven terrain in all weather conditions. You will also have a good grasp of vegetation control operations and demonstrated experience in operating the required tools and resources.  

Position Details:

  • Full time: 76 hours per fortnight
  • Annual salary: $67,178.12

Essential Requirements:

  • Medium Rigid Truck “MR” Class license
  • White Card

Desirables Requirements:

  • Chemcert Accreditation
  • Chainsaw accreditation
  • Traffic Management Accreditation (RIISS00058 Traffic Controller, and RIISS00060 Traffic Management Implementer)
  • First Aid Certificate

What’s in it for you:

  • Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (full‑time roles only)
  • 15% Superannuation
  • annual salary increases
  • a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
  • ongoing training and career development
  • access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
  • Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2025

For further information on this position, contact Brad Curran, Vegetation Control Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

Our Commitment to Community:

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your application must include:

  • A cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description
  • A current resume

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026

Closes Nov 1, 2026
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Trade Assistant

Glenorchy City Council is seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Assistant to join our Fleet, Workshop and Stores team. This hands-on role provides practical support across mechanical services, fabrication, workshop operations and stores activities to help maintain Council’s vehicles, plant, equipment and facilities.

If you enjoy varied work, take pride in maintaining safe and efficient operations, and thrive in a team environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Closes Oct 25, 2026
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Compliance Officer

Glenorchy City Council is seeking two motivated and community-focused Compliance Officers to join our Public Compliance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, applying legislation, solving problems, and contributing to a safer and more accessible community.

Reporting to the Senior Parking Officer, you will play an important role in enforcing parking regulations and other local laws while providing professional customer service and education to the community.

Closes Oct 25, 2026
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Other Opportunities

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