Municipal Officer
Job No:
WTC82
Location:
West Tamar
Municipal Officer - Multiple Opportunities
- Join a team that values your skills and helps shape local services that matter.
- Be an integral part of maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of the West Tamar region.
- Collaborate with a diverse team dedicated to creating an inclusive and vibrant municipality.
- Grow your skills in a supportive environment that values innovation and community service.
About West Tamar Council
The West Tamar Council municipality includes the western side of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary with some of the most beautiful scenery, world class vineyards and an abundance of historic attractions. Our municipality is an inclusive community where people want to live, work and invest. With our Riverside Office located only 8 minutes’ drive to the Launceston CBD, there is no better place in Tasmania to work than the Tamar Valley! Listed 4th in Lonely Planet’s regions to visit in the world in 2025!
With an employee base of 140 people (118 FTE) you will be joining a diverse and inclusive team.
Your role as Municipal Officer
As our Municipal Officer at West Tamar Council, you’ll work across Parks, Roads and Property to help maintain and improve the spaces, facilities and infrastructure our community relies on. Your day‑to‑day work may include maintaining parks and reserves, supporting road and stormwater repairs, assisting with bridge and signage works, and helping to care for Council buildings, waste facilities and public amenities. This hands‑on role suits someone who enjoys variety, is competent operating plant and equipment, and takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality work.
Flexibility and a proactive mindset are key as you engage in diverse tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental practises while enhancing the council’s assets.
Who We're Looking For
- Have experience in construction, maintenance fields and grounds maintenance - qualifications in public infrastructure construction, maintenance or grounds curating desirable.
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Be able to communicate clearly and have basic computer literacy.
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Be willing to obtain relevant plant, safety and First Aid certifications/competencies.
- Hold and continue to hold a current unencumbered Class C driver’s license. (essential)
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, safety-conscious, and community-minded. They will be confident operating equipment, and ready to tackle physical tasks. Strong teamwork, a flexible attitude, and a focus on environmental responsibility are key.
Click Here to review the position description and discover your potential at West Tamar Council.
How to Apply
To be considered for this role (s), you must submit both:
- A brief cover letter, and
- Your current resume.
Applications close 5:00pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Join a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. If you meet the outlined criteria, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
