Community Projects Assistant
Pyrenees Shire Council

An opportunity to learn about the Community Wellbeing department at Pyrenees Shire Council, including parental services, aged care, and resource centres such as the library. The opportunity is work experience on a case by case scenario, so you are welcome to apply for 1 day per week or a week block.
Pyrenees Council has requested 2-3 weeks notice for placement requests and processing.
To apply, please complete the application form here - https://forms.office.com/r/W6ZyZV8Hdi
Vision
Council's Vision is:
Sustainable and welcoming places and natural environments that create inclusive, happy and healthy connected communities.

Mission
Council's Mission (Enabling Principles) is:
Motivate and inspire community involvement
Provide transparency and accountability
Use resources efficiently and effectively
Strategic Objectives
Council’s Strategic Objectives (Priorities) for 2021 - 2025 are:

1. People
We will:
Prepare for emergencies and ensure community safety
Support a vibrant community arts, culture and heritage environment
Improve accessibility and inclusivity
Promote health, wellbeing, engagement and connection
Improve social outcomes

2. Place
We will:
Sustain and enhance unique character of our communities
Enhance the liveability and resilience of our communities
Promote responsible development

3.Environment
We will:
Continue being an environmentally progressive organisation
Foster a climate change resilient community
Encourage community care of biodiversity and natural values
Improve waste management to reduce landfill and reduce harm to the environment

4. Economy
We will:
Support our local businesses and help to strengthen key industries
Invest in road infrastructure to improve connectivity for commerce and community
Encourage and invest in assets and infrastructure for commerce and community
Council regularly updates the Council Plan, with the latest update adopted by Council in October 2021.

Skills You Might Learn

Customer service; Ability to work in a team; Technical skills; Problem solving; Working with a diverse cohort of people; Time management; Using specialist technology; Communication skills; Self-management and organisation; Ability to work autonomously; Use initiative;

Typical Tasks & Duties

Assisting in the day to day tasks of the business; Answering the phone; Interacting with customers (internal and external); Administration duties;

Student Requirements

Punctual, reliable, trustworthy and responsible; Shows initiative; Listens and takes direction; Good communication and interpersonal skills, gets along with others; Prepared to work hard; Positive attitude; Accepts feedback; Dresses and behaves in an appropriate manner;

Dress Requirements

No logos, smart casual business attire

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport available