Want to be part of a growing and professional organisation?

Latrobe currently employs over 900 staff in a number of different locations across the region. With over 50 different disciplines of work, Latrobe provides a diverse range of exciting and fulfilling career paths, available full-time, part-time and casual.

We provide excellent working conditions and a range of employment arrangements to ensure our staff remain committed to working towards the enhancement and development of the local community.

Why work at Latrobe

Learning and development

• Investment in you!
• Individual career development programs developed annually for staff
• Study assistance program
• Best practice learning and development opportunities

Remuneration and flexibility

• Attractive remuneration and work/life balance options such as 50/52 or 48/52 work arrangements
• Child friendly flexibility and assistance
• Strong reward and recognition
• Salary banding hourly and weekly rates

Culture and community

• An inclusive culture, our CEO updates staff regularly
• Opportunities to make a real difference in your community
• We value and facilitate diversity
• Commitment to health and wellbeing of staff such as “HOW” – Healthy Organisation Workgroup
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and new ideas
• A community conscience through the work we do and through other initiatives such as donation drives
• Celebration and recognition of achievements and events
• Our reputation as one of the best Councils to work for in Victoria!

Staff benefits

• Staff discount programs including: Municipal Association of Victoria’s discount private health insurance program, reduced leisure centre memberships and local business discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program, for staff and their family members
• Opportunities for leave without pay for purposes such as travel, domestic circumstances, career development, private study tour
• An active social club

Indigenous employment program

In partnership with Department of Education Employment Workplace Relations, the Steps to the future program was developed to improve employment opportunities in Gippsland.

The program is not limited to any particular industry or region in Gippsland and both private and public sector employers participate.

The program offers:

• Pre-employment training
• Wage assistance
• Cross-cultural training
• Mentor and support

Find out more information on indigenous employment