Work that matters
At Sutherland Shire Council you’ll be part of a team committed to co-creating a thriving community of active lives connected to nature.
With our customers at heart and a focus on the future, you’ll do work that matters and makes a difference for our community.
Values are at the heart of our culture.
They guide how we treat each other and inform how we work together and make decisions to achieve our goals.
Safety first
We take safety seriously for ourselves, each other, and our community. We speak up early and choose safe actions every time.
Community at heart
We listen to our community, focusing on what matters most and using resources responsibly to deliver great customer experiences.
One team
We communicate with respect, stay open to ideas, work together, encourage and support each other to achieve great outcomes.
Own it
We are open and honest, take responsibility to deliver on our commitments, and celebrate our wins.
Keep evolving
We stay curious and give and receive feedback to learn. We’re adaptable and have courage to try new things.
A career with us lets you enjoy:
We’re one of the largest Local Government Areas in Greater Sydney, serving a community of more than 238,000 people.
Our size and wide range of services provide access to diverse and rewarding career pathways.
And we'll support your career journey along the way, with extensive learning and development opportunities and experiences.
We invest in our people's growth through:
- on the job training
- internal job and secondment opportunities
- extensive calendar of professional development training and activities
- leadership development
- LinkedIn learning
- study leave
- ASPIRE employee development and review program
- study assistance scheme
- professional qualifications
- access to professional qualifications, training courses, conferences and seminars
- a wide range of development programs.
Our flexible work and generous leave arrangements support you to be at your best at work and home.
With a commitment to safety, healthy work environments and workplace wellbeing we put our people at the centre of decisions that impact them.
We support our people's through:
- generous leave provisions, including flex leave for qualifying positions
- long service leave at 5 years
- Fitness Passport
- support for breastfeeding at work
- free flu shots
- skin checks for outdoor workers
- physiotherapy early intervention program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- MindRazr employee wellbeing platform
From major infrastructure projects to early education, every project and service we provide is future focused to deliver on the priorities of the people who live, work and play here.
Together our people contribute to trusted leadership, shaping a Sutherland Shire that’s:
- green and sustainable
- planned and liveable
- prosperous and connected
- active and vibrant
Our people are our greatest asset. And they thrive on mutual support and collaboration.
The work we do isn't always easy, but challenges are no match for our respectful and cooperative team spirit.
Together we do award-winning work that matters for our community.
And we recognise and celebrate our achievements and each and every day through our reward and recognition program. Including:
- monthly and yearly CARE awards
- Safe4Mates awards
- team based rewards and recognition.
