Founded in April 1938 following the merger of 11 local Councils, City of Newcastle is now the second largest local government area outside of Greater Sydney, supporting a population forecast to grow to more than 202,000* residents by 2041.
City of Newcastle covers an area of 187sqkm and manages a vast network of facilities and infrastructure including 850km of roads, 974km of pathways, 147 sporting grounds, 116 playgrounds and seven ocean baths and aquatic centres.
Our proactive and innovated team make a positive difference in our community and to the organisation through various services and initiatives to achieve the community strategic plan. As an organisation, we are focused on achieving our organisational goals while developing and inspiring our employees to reach their full potential and grow both professionally and personally. Our CREW values (Cooperation, Respect, Excellence and Wellbeing) underpin everything thing we do as well as how we expect all our staff to engage with one another and the community.
The new City of Newcastle Enterprise Agreement 2023 is about providing our employees with industry leading benefits and arrangements which offer flexibility, choice and future opportunities. Our agreement is about working together to match your personal goals with the City of Newcastle’s Visions of becoming a Smart, Liveable, and Sustainable city, where people choose to live, work and play.
Please note, it has come to our attention that some of our advertisements are being reposted by 3rd parties without the consent of City of Newcastle. Please only apply for positions with City of Newcastle on our website below.
Employment Opportunities - City of Newcastle (nsw.gov.au)
All candidates must apply via our job portal to be deemed an eligible candidate. Once the candidate application is submitted, it will take a few weeks after the closing date to determine whether or not you have progressed to interview stage. If there are multiple positions advertised, an assessment centre may be conducted rather than a 1:1 interview.
Interviews are typically conducted in person, however, online is optional for those that cannot make it in-person and is sometimes even the preference of the hiring manger. Some roles require a medical too. This will occur if you have been identified as a preferred candidate.
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