All applications will need to be in writing for an advertised position and emailed to Council’s email address council@lwdc.sa.gov.au To ensure your application is accepted please email it to us within the specified timeframes as advertised.

All applicants must submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact details for at least 2 Referees

Please prepare your application according to the directions on the advert and in your letter state your experience, knowledge and skills that apply to the position.  Please obtain a copy of the Job and Person Specification so that you are aware of the requirements of the position and can address these in your application as well.  Please include copies of your licences, certificates, diplomas and tickets etc. that are relevant to the position.

Applications for unsolicited positions will not be kept on records.

Selection

All applications received within the set timeframes will be assessed by a selection panel, which mostly consists of 3 staff working within the same sector as the advertised position and the Human Resources Officer.  Applicants that meet the requirements of the position will be considered for an interview.

Interviews

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the selections have been made, and where possible will be held in the town that the position is vacant e.g. Loxton or Waikerie. Interview panels usually consist of 3 people (with a gender balance).  Reference checks will be completed so please ensure your list is updated on your resume’ and you have advised them you are applying for the position.

When a decision is made the successful person will be contacted and sent a letter of offer.  If you are unsuccessful, you will be contacted via letter or email.

Successful applicants will be required to have a pre employment medical, hearing test and police clearance for all employment.

EEO is to ensure that workplaces are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment, this means having policies, procedures, values and behaviours that are fair and do not disadvantage people that may belong to particular groups.

The District Council of Loxton Waikerie is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of the following:

• Age
• Disability (includes past, present or possible future disability)
• Race, colour, ethnic or ethno-religious background, descent or nationality
• Marital status
• Sexual preference
• Gender identification
• Pregnancy
• Carers responsibilities

Discrimination both direct and indirect are against the law. Direct discrimination means treatment that is obviously unfair or unequal. Indirect discrimination means having a requirement that is the same for everyone but has an effect or result that is unfair to particular groups. It is the responsibility of every employee to help prevent unlawful discrimination in their workplace.

The Work Health and Safety Act aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of people at work.  It has requirements which have to be met at all work places in South Australia.

Employees:

Must while working at Council take responsibility and care for the health and safety of people who are at the workplace and who may be affected by the employee’s acts or omissions at work.  Must while working, cooperate with their employer or other people to ensure the necessary compliance with requirement under this Act or the regulations that are imposed in the interests of health, safety and welfare on the employer or any other person.

Employers:

Must ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees and must provide and maintain safe places of work, equipment and systems.

All persons must not:

• Interfere with or misuse things provided for the health, safety or welfare of persons at work
• Obstruct attempts to give aid or attempts to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of a person at work or
• Refuse a reasonable request to assist in giving aid or preventing a risk to health and safety