About the Banana Shire Council – “The Shire of Opportunity”

About the Banana Shire Council – “The Shire of Opportunity” Location Thangool, Wowan and Cracow comprise the remaining towns of the Shire. Main Administration Office: 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela, Queensland Vision Central Works Depot: Auburn Street, Biloela, Queensland Our vision is “To improve the quality of life for our Stores/Workshop: communities through the delivery of efficient, Dunn Street, Biloela, Queensland effective and sustainable services and facilities” Geography Our Mission Statement Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Our Council is committed to promoting and approximately 120km west of Gladstone and striving for continuous improvement in all that we 150km southwest of Rockhampton. It has road do, for the benefit and growth of the whole of our links to both of these cities and is serviced by the Shire. Leichhardt, Dawson and Burnett Highways. Direct flights to the Shire from Brisbane arrive at Values the Thangool Aerodrome, 11km south of Biloela. Our values as identified in our Corporate Plan Population are: . Advocacy for our people The Banana Shire is sparsely populated, with its . Effective and responsive leadership population of approximately 14,947 people . Integrity and mutual respect spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Honesty, equity and consistency in all aspects of Council’s operations The main population centre is the town of . Quality of service to our citizens Biloela, with Moura, Theodore and Taroom being . Work constructively together, in the spirit other significant urban centres in the Shire. of teamwork Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, . Sustainable growth and development Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Page 1 COUNCIL STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP GROUP Residents of the Banana Shire Council Chief Executive Officer RAY GERAGHTY Executive Services Governance & Risk Sister Cities Human Resources Media / PR Learning & Development Major Projects Work Health & Safety Director Corporate & Director Director Infrastructure Community Services Council Services Services THOMAS UPTON JOHN MCDOUGALL VACANT Financial Services Development Technical Services Financial Management Economic Development Design Purchasing / Stores Land Development Survey Rates Planning Quality Assurance Asset Management Building Certification Operational Works Community Services Plumbing Certification Street Lighting Community Development Built Environment Works Community Environment / Health Roads/Streets Engagement/Consultation Land Protection Drainage Libraries Animal Control Parks Community Resource Centre Cemeteries / Funerals Recreation Civic Centre & Halls Wash Down Facilities Reserves Arts / Culture Clearance Dip (Taroom) Contract/Private Works Tourism/Promotion Saleyards Quarries HACC Compliance/Enforcement Public Conveniences Administration Public Pools Disaster Management Customer Service Water Services Records Management Water Information Technology Sewerage GIS Waste Management Land Tenure/Leases Trade Waste Fleet Solid Waste Airports Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Page 2 How to apply for positions Applying for a Position Please note: it is vital that you proofread all The objective of Council’s Recruitment and documentation prior to submitting your Selection Process is to select the best person application to ensure all spelling, punctuation for the job by matching applications to the and grammar is correct. criteria requirements of the position advertised and organisational needs. The What to include in your application following information will provide you with assistance with your application. Your application must include the following: Our selection process is based on Application Form – An Application Form assessment of merit through the use of must be completed and submitted with each selection criteria, which is how well your skills, application. It is not necessary to return the knowledge and experience meet the entire Job Application Package just the requirements of the position. completed Application Form. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statements Addressing the Selection Criteria Banana Shire Council is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is Candidates must respond to the selection Council policy to provide equal opportunity for criteria either in a separate document or, if all people, regardless of age, sex, race, requested, in the areas indicated in the Job marital status, physical and mental Application Package. Some guidelines for impairment, sexual preference, political belief addressing selection criteria include: or religious belief. A commitment to EEO Address each criterion separately (you means that employee selection and promotion may like to use the selection criteria must be accurate, fair, accountable, themselves for headings); systematic and based solely on merit. Some responses may require more than half a page per selection Your Application criterion; Outline how your work experience, Your application is your first contact with the skills, knowledge and qualifications Selection Panel and will determine whether or meet the requirements of the position; not you gain an interview. and Provide evidence e.g. copies of The Position Description outlines the main qualifications. duties and responsibilities of the position and includes the selection criteria which need to You may like to utilise the STAR model to be addressed in your application. In your address the Selection Criteria being: application you must clearly demonstrate to Situation – Briefly explain the context e.g. the Selection Panel how your attitude, where you were working/what your position experience, skills, knowledge and was. qualifications meet the specific requirements Task – Explain what task you were required to of the advertised position. A copy of the perform in this situation. Position Description is included in the Job Action – Describe what you did and the steps Application Package for each position. Prior to you took in performing the task. preparing your application, ensure that you Result – Describe the outcomes and what take the time to read the position description happened as a result. thoroughly and assess your skills and qualifications against those detailed in the position description. Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Page 3 To assist you in addressing the Selection Criteria an overview of some of the language Referees utilised is as follows: Provide the names and telephone numbers of at least two professional referees. Make sure Demonstrated Ability – requires you to you get permission from your referees prior to provide an example of when you have listing them in your application. These people actually undertaken the activity or used the should be able to comment on your skills and skill in a work/professional situation. abilities to meet the selection criteria and have your prior approval to provide such Knowledge of/the ability to rapidly acquire the comment. knowledge of – requires you to either demonstrate that you have the knowledge or Written references do not need to be you can provide an example of previous forwarded with your application. situations in which you have rapidly acquired knowledge and understanding. Submitting Your Application Sound / High Level of Knowledge – signifies Your application can be: the level of knowledge required. A high level Sent electronically to indicates a more advanced level of knowledge [email protected] is required. Posted - Short listing (or selection for interviews) is Attention: Ray Geraghty based on your responses to the selection Chief Executive Officer criteria. As an applicant, it is your Banana Shire Council responsibility to demonstrate how well you PO Box 412 meet the selection criteria. If your application Biloela QLD 4715 fails to address the selection criteria, it will not be considered. Faxed to (07) 4992 3493 Resume or Curriculum Vitae - When Delivered to Banana Shire Council Offices preparing your resume you should consider located at: the following points: Biloela : 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela. Personal Details Name, address, email address and contact Moura : 43 - 47 Gillespie Street, Moura. telephone numbers. Taroom : 18 Yaldwyn Street, Taroom. Education Clearly state details of any secondary or Applications should be received by close of tertiary qualifications. Photocopies of any business on the closing date specified in the qualifications should be included in your advertisement. application. If qualifications were obtained overseas, provide as much information as Enquiries possible to enable equivalence to be assessed. You may also wish to include Human Resources Section details of any professional memberships you Telephone: (07) 4992 9500 hold. Email: [email protected] Employment History List all positions held in chronological order, with the latest positions held listed first. Ensure that you indicate dates of employment so the Selection Panel can determine over what period your experience has been gained. Ensure you provide an overview of the key duties and responsibilities of your role. Details of any relevant voluntary work experience should also be included. Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Page 4 examples of work situations in which you have utilised the skills and abilities contained in the selection criteria. You are welcome to bring notes to the interview for your own reference. In some cases, an assessment may be given as part of the selection process e.g. literacy and numeracy

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