(23 reviews)

Company Profile

Company overview

Website

Yarra Ranges Council

Industry

Government Administration & Politics

Specialities

Local government, Community

Company size

101-1,000

Primary location

15 Anderson St, Lilydale, VIC

Rooted within the breathtaking Yarra Ranges municipality, Yarra Ranges Council exists to empower and enrich our vibrant community. With us, you will have the chance to contribute to a positive workspace and be a leader in our community. In our organisation, you will find dynamic groups that support professional and personal growth. With a commitment to excellence in service, we are passionate about creating opportunities, embracing diversity, and preserving the natural beauty that defines our home. Together, against the backdrop of the Yarra Ranges' scenic beauty, we strive to be a catalyst for positive change, driving growth and well-being for generations to come.

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Infrastructure Maintenance Crew Member

at Yarra Ranges Council

Lilydale, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

Maintain vital community infrastructure. Competitive pay, training opportunities, and flexible work arrangements in Lilydale.

classification: Trades & ServicesTrades & Services

13d ago

Contract Management and Optimisation Officer

at Yarra Ranges Council

Lilydale, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

Support service delivery by managing operational contracts, cleaning services and improving contract practices across the Property & Facilities team

classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support

14d ago

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Careers at Yarra Ranges Council

At Yarra Ranges Council, the community is the heart of everything we do. We foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace where your ideas can thrive.With us, you will have the chance to contribute to a positive workspace and be a leader in our community. You will find dynamic groups that support professional and personal growth

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Reviews overview

3.123 ratings in total

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87%

Rate salary as high or average

52%

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What’s it like working at Yarra Ranges Council?

AI summary of recent reviews

Yarra Ranges Council offers several positive aspects that employees value, including a supportive team environment among colleagues and flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. The organisation's location is appreciated by many who enjoy working close to home and serving their local communities, while the facilities, particularly the new office in Lilydale, receive positive feedback.

However, there are areas that present opportunities for improvement. The management approach and decision-making processes could be enhanced to better support staff. The organisational structure can sometimes create silos that hamper collaboration and innovation. Additionally, some employees find internal career progression challenging, and there are concerns about the organisation's pace of change and adoption of new ideas.

Recent reviews

5.0

Information Technology

Feb 2026

Lilydale VIC 3140Less than 1 year in the role, current employee

Good opportunities for new starters to grasp the fundamentals for government / Public sector.

The good thingsGreat team culture within the working groups, flexible working, access to technology support.

The challengessometimes feels like a silo'd environment, teams often working to get the job done rather and innovate and improve. Limited capacity new systems, but understand the different needs of systems and services with the org.

5.0

People and Culture

Jun 2023

Lilydale VIC 31401 to 2 years in the role, current employee

Great people and a friendly atmosphere to work in with lots of career opportunities.

The good thingsWorking with great people, a friendly culture and a fantastic brand new office in Lilydale. Also plenty of flexible and hybrid options to support how I work. Having an awesome boss was a plus too.

The challengesInducting new starters remotely was a little challenging at times.

1.0

Project Manager

Sep 2022

3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

Life is too short to work at Yarra Ranges Council, there are far better places to work, develop skills and be respected for your efforts.

The good thingsWork in great small, county towns and communities.

The challengesHas a very toxic corporate culture. Good staff are regularly performance managed so that their coordinators can demonstrate they capable of managing staff. There is no commitment to working with staff to improve skills or understandings of their jobs, just a steady stream of good staff forced to leave jobs they previously enjoyed and performed well in other organizations.

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