Why work with us?

The Barrington Coast is a unique region that offers residents a mix of stunning landscapes ranging from pristine beaches to World Heritage rainforests. The area's diverse ecosystems provide endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, whether it's hiking in the Barrington Tops National Park or enjoying water activities along the coastline. This picturesque environment supports a relaxed lifestyle, making it a great place for those looking to connect with nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, the Barrington Coast features a variety of towns and locations, each with its own distinct character and sense of community. Residents can select from vibrant coastal towns to charming hinterland villages, finding a setting that suits their preferences. The region also encourages exploration, with opportunities to discover local markets and scenic spots nearby. This combination of adventure and community makes the Barrington Coast a truly wonderful place to call home.

Explore the beautiful Barrington Coast.

MidCoast Council offers a diverse range of opportunities for dynamic professionals to progress their career goals. 

Our unique local government area supports the growing needs of a thriving community, and provides a unique opportunity to join an innovative organisational culture where initiative and pro-activity are the cornerstones of our success.

Not only do you get to work on world-class projects with experts in every field, our flexible working arrangements mean that you will have plenty of time to enjoy the incredible lifestyle this beautiful region offers.

Professional support and development

Your career journey with MidCoast Council will promote your potential while optimising your work/life balance.

• Formal training courses
• mentoring,
• on-the-job training/upskilling
• secondment and acting opportunities

If you’re looking for more than just a job, make a change for the better.

Flexible working

We promote a flexible approach to workforce delivery, recognising that different departments and individuals have varied needs. With a large workforce, we encourage employees and supervisors to find arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance while maintaining service quality.

Benefits of flexible working arrangements include better work-life balance, improved inclusivity, positive environmental impacts, and increased productivity. Flexibility at Council is based on trust and mutually agreed outcomes and as an employee, you can discuss with your supervisor: 

• Flexible work hours
• Part-time work
• Job sharing
• Hybrid working 
  
  

Leave 

Your wellbeing is important to us. Therefore, we provide a range of options to get the balance right. Depending on your role you will have access to a range of generous leave provisions to promote positive health and wellbeing, including: 

• Annual leave 
• Flex leave 
• Rostered days off 
• Sick and carer's leave 
• Health and wellbeing leave 
• Above award maternity leave entitlements
• Long service leave (6.5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service)
• Paid domestic and family violence leave 
  
  

Journey to work cover 

Employees are covered for injuries sustained whilst traveling directly to and from home to work.

Novated leasing 

MidCoast Council has partnered with several employee benefit providers that offer novated leases and other salary packaging arrangements. Benefits of a novated lease may include: 

• Claiming a GST input tax credit 
• Fleet pricing tax advantages 
• Running costs are included 
• Option of either a new or used vehicle
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Our EAP provides employees with the tools to help manage wellbeing and the life and work issues that can impact it. Our EAP includes free confidential counseling and coaching with experienced counselors and coaches. 

Annual Flu Vaccine 

To keep everyone healthy during flu season, we provide an annual flu vaccination program. 

Professional Development 

We are invested in curating a positive culture and see leadership as a key component of organisational culture. MidCoast Council runs an in-house bespoke Leadership Empowerment and Development program for current and emerging leaders to develop and grow into authentic leaders. 

Tertiary Education Assistance and Study leave 

We provide financial support for employees to undertake formal study and study leave to attend exams.

Our vision is to be a high performing organisation where we are always striving to be better. One where we work collaboratively and are trusted. Better every day.

Our values

Team: We work together to achieve the best outcomes.

Safety: We are proactive in keeping ourselves and our teams safe.

Integrity: We are open, honest, accountable and take pride in what we do.

Sustainability: We use efficiencies, innovation and cooperation to achieve sustainable results.

Respect: We work together respectfully, ensuring inclusion, equality and open communication.