About Greater Shepparton

We are one of the region's largest employers, with approximately 900 staff in full-time, part-time and casual roles, across professional, para-professional and vocational occupations.

We deliver more than 100 services to the community, including (but not limited to): childcare. kindergarten, maternal and child health, resource recovery, infrastructure preservation, leisure and sporting facilities, community planning, small business development, major events, visual and performing arts, building and planning. 

We have affordable real estate, and a variety of public and private schools, health services and sporting facilities, including an extensive shared pathway network and major rivers. Our lifestyle is enviable with coffee shops and restaurants, wineries, farmers markets, farm-gate suppliers and factory outlets. We have lively shopping centres, the Shepparton Art Museum, the award winning KidsTown Adventure Playground and Aquamoves, so there is plenty to occupy your weekends.

Greater Shepparton is a vibrant and progressive multicultural community, offering the best of both provinicial and metropolitan lifestyles. WIth its central Victorian location, Greater Shepparton is an ideal place to live and work. 

Why work for Greater Shepparton City Council?

Parental Leave Entitlements - regardless of gender, eligible employees are entitled to parental leave of 14 weeks full pay, or 28 weeks at half pay.

Menopause Leave - employees experiencing menopause related symptoms (which leave the individual unable to work in any capacity) are entitled to 6 days pro rata of Menopause Leave

Health and Wellbeing Programs - we offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations, Work Healthy Australia soft tissue appointments, and more.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free, confidential and professional external counselling is available to employees and their immediate families. 

Discounted Gym and Pool Memberships - for eligible employees only, at Aquamoves - Council's recreational centre.

Accrued Day Off - full time, permanent employees are entitled to an ADO once every four weeks, based on hours worked. Outdoor employees are entitled to a nine-day fortnight.

Professional Development Programs - Council offers comprehensive induction and internal training programs, as well as an extensive Learning & Development calendar.

Flexible Work Arrangements - Council is supportive of various flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, phased retirement and more.