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This Month in Council
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CAREERS AT COUNCIL: ROAD SAFETY
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE –
NO CALL IS THAT
The West Coast municipality is the gateway to Tasmania’s wilderness. Renowned tourist
destinations include Strahan, situated on Macquarie Harbour, and the picturesque shack IMPORTANT
sites of Granville Harbour and Trial Harbour. The inland population centres of Queenstown, Did you know that the majority of crashes
Zeehan, Tullah and Rosebery are all within a short distance from magnificent lakes, rivers, are caused by the actions and behavior of
rainforests, dunes and historic sites. individuals and are therefore preventable?
With a population of approximately 5500, the West Coast is celebrated for its tourism, l If you’re distracted and it takes you a
mining and fishing whilst the clean air, mild climate and strong commitment to community second longer to react to an emergency
make the West Coast a fantastic and unique place to be. at 60km/h, you would have travelled 16
The General Manager has overall corporate responsibility for the organisation. It is a metres further before braking.
responsibility of the General Manager to foster a customer service focus, a positive team l Inattention/driver distraction was a factor
culture, a cohesive relationship with the Council and the community and a basis for in 1 in 4 serious casualties in 2006.
efficient planning and delivery of services provided by the organisation. l Using a mobile phone whilst driving
increases the chance of being involved in
You will develop and lead the goals and objectives of the Council as set out in plans,
a crash by four times.
budgets, capital works programs and asset management plans. You will be accountable
for the Councils human, financial and physical resources whilst acting as the community Remember. . .
face of the organisation. l Don’t talk or text on a mobile phone while
driving.
Ideally you will have an intimate knowledge of the workings of local government or
l If you need to change
worked within a senior management capacity. You will have the skills to lead and inspire
a workforce, embrace and champion change as well as having the ability to develop a the radio station or
high performing and positive work culture. CD, pull over first.
l Don’t allow yourself
You will hold relevant tertiary qualifications. to be distracted by
An attractive executive level salary package will be negotiated with the successful other passengers.
candidate. l Pull over if you need to read a map.
Please contact Tim Smith at Hays on (03) 6333 9400 or email tim.smith@hays.com.au l Do not eat while driving.
WEST COAST EVENTS
Do you organise a West Coast event? Would you, or the organising Committee, like to
promote and advertise the event?
Visit www.westcoast.tas.gov.au and look at the West Coast Events Calender under “Fast Find”
to see how your event could be promoted. Please contact Naomi Miller, West Coast Tourism
& Community Liaison Officer, on (03) 6471 4708 or via email nmiller@westcoast.tas.gov.au to A Community Road Safety Partnership
ensure your event is being advertised to its maximum potential. Initiative
WHERE WOULD WE BE LIFT FOR LIFE ON THE
WITHOUT THEM? WEST COAST!
Yes, we’re talking about VOLUNTEERS - the backbone of Council has received funding from Cradle Coast Healthy
communities like the West Coast. Communities (via funding from Department of Health & Aging) to
National Volunteer Week will be held from 9-15 May 2011. offer the Lift for Life program on the West Coast.
In Australia 5.4 million adults do voluntary work each year! Have The program involves exercise classes focusing on healthy
a think about the sports you participate in, the market you go to, maintenance and prevention of diseases and illnesses such as
the meals on wheels your grandparents receive, the museum diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, obesity, heart disease,
you send tourists to. These are just a few of the vital services cancer and other problems affecting our community.
volunteers on the West Coast offer our community and the list A qualified and experienced trainer will structure an
can go on. Often we take such things for granted but Council individualized and easy-to-follow program based on three
would like to recognise the volunteers on the West Coast. 8 week phases. The program will be offered in Zeehan and
In recognition of the time and commitment given by West Coast Queenstown, with residents from other towns encouraged
volunteers, Council hosting a special gathering on Tuesday 17th to participate, with an information session to be held at the
May at the Council Chambers. All West Coast volunteers are Queenstown Squash & Fitness Centre on 26th May.
invited to attend the function, with Mayor Darryl Gerrity and the l Full support, motivation and guidance!
CEO of Volunteer Tasmania attending as Guest Speakers. l Only $3.50 per class!
Where: Council Chambers l No training experience needed!
When: Tuesday, 17th May, 6.30pm dinner followed by 7pm l All education and equipment provided!
gathering l Small groups only so reserve your place!
Who: For all West Coast volunteers Bookings are essential!
RSVP: Tuesday 10th May 10th at the Council Office or email to Phone Carla 0438 771 888
4014711 BB
volunteers@westcoast.tas.gov.au or Belinda 64 714 700 NOW!
This Month in Council
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MACQUARIE HEADS COUNCIL LOSES
CAMPING GROUND VALUABLE
Registration for allocation of approximately ten licences for sites at Macquarie Heads
Camping Ground is now open.
EMPLOYEES
April and May has seen Council bid farewell
An information pack, including details regarding site requirements, fees and a registration to three valuable employees: Municipal
form is available from Council’s website www.westcoast.tas.gov.au. Employee Les Triffett, Executive Assistant
A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 is payable upon submission of registration Amelia Howard and General Manager
forms. Peter Harder.
Sites will be allocated via a ballot system and will include ten reserves for allocation when
Les Triffett: 39 years in the one job! An
future sites become available.
amazing feat by Les who has seen Council
Further information can be obtained by contacting Christine Gray on telephone amalgamations, many General Managers
(03) 6471 4700 or email cgray@westcoast.tas.gov.au. and countless changes to the work
Registrations must be received by Friday 20th May 2011 and are to be addressed to environment during his time as a Town
PO Box 63, Queenstown TAS 7467. Late, incomplete and/or unpaid registrations will not be Maintenance employee. The Queenstown
accepted. Recreation Ground won’t look the same
without Les’ expert rolling of the infamous
“gravel oval”! Happy Retirement Les!
LAST CHANCE - VISITOR CENTRE
COUNCIL FINANCIAL OPENING HOURS
ASSISTANCE Council wishes to
PROGRAM advise that from
1st June 2001 the
Time is running out for groups to submit applications
for Council’s financial assistance program. West Coast Visitor
Applications for funding in 2011/2012 are now open, Information &
with community groups and organisations are booking Centre in
encouraged to apply.
Applications for funding are not restricted to particular Strahan will be open
fields or activities, with community groups, service from noon to 5pm.
clubs and sport and recreation associations all
eligible. A wide range of projects and programs have
been successful in obtaining fund in the past, with
all applications considered by Council. Previous
successful applicants include: Mayor Darryl Gerrity congratulates Les Triffett
- the Lake Burbury ($200) & Strahan ($500) Australia on his 39 years with Council
Day picnic committees
- Rosebery Development Association for their Amelia Howard: employed as Executive
Heritage Archive Program ($200) Assistant and Grants Officer since May 2009,
- Zeehan Gem and Mineral Fair Association for a
new hot water cylinder ($500) Amelia has bought energy and fresh ideas
- Queenstown Anglers Club for the Lake Burbury to Council. During her two years with Council
Fishing Competition ($200) Amelia has provided assistance to Peter
Funding can be sought for all or part of a project or Harder, Senior Managers and Councillors and
program and can be used in conjunction with funding
from other sources and in-kind support. Please plan worked hard to complete documents such as
ahead – even if your event or sporting season isn’t Annual Plans, Annual Reports and Strategic
happening for a few months, apply now. Plan, giving them a much-needed makeover.
Application forms can also be downloaded from Amelia has also liaised with government
Council’s website, or collected from Council’s Office.
Enquiries and assistance can be made by visiting departments and community groups to
Jane Wray-McCann at the Queenstown office or source funding for a variety of projects.
calling 6471 4721. Visitor Centre Staff ready to assist with your Lunchtime won’t be the same without Amelia
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 27th May 2011. and Council wishes her all the best as she
holiday requirements!
embarks on a European Adventure!
ARE YOU NEW
TO THE
WEST COAST?
If you’re a new resident please pick up your New Resident Kit
from the Council Office at 11 Sticht Street Queenstown or call
6471 4700 to have a Kit sent to you.
Naomi Miller, West Coast Tourism & Community Liaison
Officer, is currently compiling the West Coast groups and
committees to be included within the New Residents kit.
If your group would like to be included please contact Naomi Queenstown families enjoying the new playground at
on (03) 6471 4708 or email nmiller@westcoast.tas.gov.au Headley Faulls Park 4014660 BB
