Council is excited to announce that it is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025 Golden Spaces Winter Exhibition! This is the first opportunity to apply to exhibit at Golden Spaces in 2025, with EOI’s for the Winter Exhibition open now for local artists and creative practitioners. EOI's are open until 5pm, Friday 28 February 2025. Find out more and complete an EOI here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bopZtz. The Golden Spaces 2024 Summer Exhibition also launched last night at the Golden Plains Twilight Market. Head down to the Bannockburn Cultural Centre to check it out.
Golden Plains Shire Council
Government Administration
Bannockburn, Victoria 3,624 followers
Golden Plains Shire is a vibrant and progressive municipality situated between Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne.
About us
Golden Plains Shire Council is a vibrant and progressive organisation, conveniently situated between Geelong and Ballarat and just an hour from Melbourne. We offer a diverse range of career opportunities, in areas such as engineering, land use planning, children services, environment management, community development, finance, human resource management, information technology, economic development, marketing, events and more. Our vision “Where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright” means working hard for our communities to continually improve the quality of life for people who live in, work in, or visit Golden Plains Shire. We pride ourselves on five pillar values: Pride, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. A small rural council, Golden Plains Shire’s population is close to 25,000 people, with employee numbers sitting at almost 250 staff. Supporting our 56 diverse communities are hardworking but friendly staff, spread across four directorates, including the Office of the CEO, Corporate Services, Community, Planning and Growth and Infrastructure and Environment. While each area of Council has specific focus areas, we work collaboratively to ensure we are delivering public value through good decision-making and wise spending. GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL – GREAT CAREERS START RIGHT HERE Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer diverse and rewarding opportunities that grow our people and careers with a sense of purpose and possibility. We care about our people and community, offering roles that make meaningful and positive impacts to where we live and work. We provide flexibility and support to help our people thrive and a range of other benefits to ensure they can live their best life. Whether just starting out, seeking meaningful work close to home, growing your career or ready to try something new.
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http://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au
External link for Golden Plains Shire Council
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Bannockburn, Victoria
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1995
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Primary
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2 Pope Street
Bannockburn, Victoria 3331, AU
Employees at Golden Plains Shire Council
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Marina Desa
Resource Recovery and Waste Officer
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Andrew Downie
ICT & Digital Transformation
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Rod Ward
Passionate about community engagement! Deputy Mayor - Moorabool Shire Council & Recreation Development Officer at Golden Plains Shire Council.
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Vicki Shelton
Manager Asset Services at Golden Plains Shire Council GAICD, MBA, Bach Eng, FIEAust
Updates
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Golden Plains Shire Council is currently hiring for the following positions: • Coordinator Development Engineering (closes 5 January) • Early Childhood Teacher Teesdale (closes 5 January) For more information on these vacancies, including position descriptions, head to: https://bit.ly/3kVGMLT.
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The Have Your Say survey for Council's Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan closes on Friday 20 December at 12pm. Council has embarked on the development of a comprehensive four-year Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan, focusing on supporting families and children aged 0-12 in our community. To learn more and complete the survey, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3Z2fgB7.
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The December edition of Golden Plains Business News was sent out this week. In this edition, we look at the Golden Plains Chamber of Commerce, an innovative event, the Golden Plains Twilight Market, On Farm Infrastructure Grants, Money Talks, Farm Angels helping out Farmers, and much more. Read the December edition and subscribe to Golden Plains Business news here 👉 https://bit.ly/3DglnJV.
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Today, Golden Plains Shire Councillor Emma Robbins joined Member for Ballarat and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, to officially open the new lighting at Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve in Smythesdale. This $550,000 project featured a significant upgrade to the reserve’s sports oval and court lighting and was entirely funded by the Federal Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program. The new lighting system features state of the art LED lighting which has enhanced the reserve’s usability, safety and programming capabilities. Read the full media release here 👉 https://bit.ly/41CAxmK
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🚴 The Have Your Say survey about youth services in Golden Plains Shire closes at 5pm tomorrow, Friday 13 December. Share your thoughts and ideas for Council's youth services by visiting 👉 https://bit.ly/4hEbc1w. People who complete the survey can also choose to go in the running to win a Segway Ninebot F2 Plus Electric Scooter funded by the State Government’s Engage! Program. Terms and conditions apply.
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Golden Plains Shire Council is currently hiring for the following positions: • Maternal and Child Health Nurse Casual (closes 11.59pm tonight) • Executive Assistant to CEO (closes 15 December) • Early Childhood Teacher Inverleigh (closes 17 December) • Lead Early Childhood Teacher Inverleigh (closes 17 December) • Lead Early Childhood Teacher Teesdale (closes 17 December) • Coordinator Development Engineering (closes 5 January) For more information on these vacancies, including position descriptions, head to: https://bit.ly/3kVGMLT.
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The latest issue of the Golden Plains Shire Council Gazette began arriving in letterboxes across the Shire this week. This issue is full of important news and stories from all corners of the Shire, including the new Councillor group, the latest road works in Golden Plains, the Fire Danger Period, the Growing Places Strategy, the Golden Plains Twilight Market, the Golden Spaces Summer Exhibition launch, Council’s festive season hours and much more. For those who can’t wait for a hard copy to arrive, the issue is now available to read and download here 👉 https://bit.ly/4facH4T.
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🛣️ Council has identified eight projects that may be considered for $2 million of funding from the Victorian Government’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program. There's still time to provide your feedback about these projects. Learn more and complete the online survey by 5pm, Thursday 12 December 👉 https://bit.ly/4hYuTkG.
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Council has embarked on the development of a comprehensive four-year Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan, focusing on supporting families and children aged up to 12 years in our community. The Municipal Early Years and Children's Plan will serve as a strategic roadmap for Council's approach to early childhood development and family support over the next four years. This initiative underscores Council's commitment to creating a nurturing environment where our children can thrive, and families can access the support they need. There's still time to complete the online Have Your Say survey which will be open until Friday 20 December 2024. To complete the survey, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Z2fgB7.
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