Shellharbour City Council
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Culture and values
Our Values, Our People - A Workplace Where People Thrive
Built on collaboration, respect and community pride. Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect & Sustainability inspire people and enable growth through learning, empowerment and a positive connected culture.Core Values
Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability define who we are and guide everything we do.Our vision of Inspiring People, Enabling Growth
We inspire people and enable growth of our people through continuous learning, empowerment and a positive culture where our people feel valued, connected and supported to thrive.Perks and benefits
Coastal Lifestyle, Location
Contribute to meaningful work in modern and sustainable award winning work spaces surrounded by beaches, greenspaces & vibrant town centres at your doorstep.Meaningful Work
Your contribution enhances the community–from delivering vital services, contributing to initiatives for our community’s sustainability, wellbeing& liveability.Flexible Work Options
We understand flexibility matters. We offer flex time accrual or a 9 day fortnight to support real work/life balance & hybrid work arrangements where possible.Lifestyle benefits, recognition programs
Access initiatives like vehicle lease options, weekly pay, bi-annual bonus payments, annual award increases, retail discounts, generous parental leave and more.Professional Growth
Grow your skills through training and development pathways including self education programs and also opportunities to work on impactful community projects.Wellbeing Support
Benefit from employee wellbeing programs and leave, fitness programs, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and support from an inclusive team culture.Diverse Career Opportunities
Roles across planning, infrastructure, community services, finance, technology, environment & facilities- pools, beaches, stadium, airport, golf course &tavern.At Shellharbour City Council, we offer more than a career — we offer purpose
Our people shape a thriving coastal city built on community pride, innovation and sustainability.We foster a people‑first culture where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.With strong leadership, flexible work, career development and a commitment to diversity and wellbeing, we create a connected, future‑ready workplace.Through collaboration, innovation and integrity, our teams deliver meaningful outcomes for our community every day.