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The Macedon Ranges is located within an hour’s drive of Melbourne to the south and Bendigo to the north via the Calder Freeway and the Bendigo-Melbourne Vline train service.The shire is perfectly located for weekend getaways, rural retreats and day trips from Melbourne. Additional to the area’s beautiful rolling landscapes and forests, its unique geological features and heritage towns and gardens, the shire hosts many festivals, arts and cultural activities which attract visitors throughout the yearThere are approximately 5,000 businesses in the Macedon Ranges. A quarter of businesses are located in Kyneton, and a quarter in Gisborne. The majority of industrial activity in the shire is located in Kyneton. A significant number of home-based businesses are also located in the shire.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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Program Administrator

at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Gisborne, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Make a real impact by delivering programs that support community health and wellbeing

classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support

14d ago

Executive Assistant

at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Gisborne, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Provide one-on-one support to the Director of Planning and Environment in a valued, trusted role at the heart of Council

classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support

14d ago

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council offers a supportive and friendly work environment with excellent workplace flexibility and work-life balance options. Employees particularly value the CEO's leadership approach, the professional development opportunities available, and the benefit of working in the picturesque Macedon Ranges area. The culture is generally collaborative and welcoming, with many noting positive team dynamics.

The organisation faces some operational challenges, including managing staff turnover particularly at management levels, and working within limited resources and budget constraints. Some employees find the bureaucratic processes challenging, and there are observations about the need for more consistent management practices across departments.

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5.0

Senior Adviser

Sep 2025

Kyneton VIC 34443 to 4 years in the role, current employee

Professional development and staff wellbeing is a priority and it's the friendliest place I've worked

The good thingsEveryone is so friendly, kind and genuine. MRSC has the most approachable CEO who is passionate, caring and takes time to know the employees. Wellbeing of staff is a priority and MRSC offers a great work life balance. The HR team have worked so hard to improve culture since the 2020 restructure and it's finally having a ripple effect across Council. The professional development offered is of a high standard and allowed me to progress my career.

The challengesThe challenges have been turnover of staff, but I can see this was necessary in some cases.

5.0

People and Wellbeing Team Member

Sep 2025

Kyneton VIC 3444Less than 1 year in the role, current employee

Join a local and supportive organisation with great benefits.

The good thingsMRSC has fantastic onboarding systems in place to give new staff a warm welcome. Engaged leadership team, good policies and practices, and a fun team environment. Overall, I've been very impressed with my induction to MRSC and am looking forward to continuing to grow. Working close to home is a great benefit, and the Macedon Ranges are a picturesque place to work. Great benefits including Purchased Leave (up to additional 4 weeks leave per year) and true flexibility.

The challengesAs a local Council, MRSC are doing a lot with little budget and resources. Well done for making this work!

5.0

Senior Adviser

Sep 2025

Kyneton VIC 34447 to 8 years in the role, current employee

Overall, my experience here has been great. I like challenging work and opportunities to explore new ways of doing things so working here has given me that. Plus, I work in an amazing team with talented people who are super smart and motivated (and heaps of fun) so I definitely want to stay forever!

The good thingsGreat people. Lots of flexibility. Challenging and interesting work; innovation and creativity is valued. Lots of opportunities for learning and development.

The challengesAny bureaucracy can be challenging for people that like to move fast, but checks and balances are an important part of accountability and transparency, after all, we are spending money that belongs to rate payers, so we need to be careful and thoughtful about that.

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