There is still time to register for the inaugural Golden Plains Careers Expo to be held at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre on Saturday 24 June from 10am until 3pm.
The Golden Plains Career Expo (the Expo) is designed to provide young people across the Shire with a range of solutions to career and further education opportunities.
The Expo is a one-day event showcasing a full range of options for those wanting to explore their future career options.
Presented by Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham, special guest speakers including Victoria Police Sergeant Craig Grant, Director of Meredith Dairy Julie Cameron, former Golden Plains Young Citizen of the Year and member of the Victorian Youth Parliament Alisha Nurnaitis and Associate Director, Partnerships and Growth at Federation University Bill Mundy will take part in a panel discussion to provide insight into
specific career pathways and share experiences. With over 25 exhibitors including Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, Federation University, Victoria University, The Gordon, South West TAFE, CFA, Australian Defence Force, Jobs VIC, VFA and more, young people will have the opportunity to chat with a diversity of education and work pathways along with local industry and employers.
Transport is available. Register for transport via the registration form or to discuss transport options, contact Council’s Youth Development Team on 5220 7111 or email youth@gplains.vic. gov.au
To register your attendance and learn more, please visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events
Did you know the recycling bins in Golden Plains Shire contain on average 77 per cent recyclables and 23 per cent contaminants? This is approximately 10 per cent higher than the state average contamination rate of 13.3 per cent.
Recycling is contaminated when the wrong items are placed in the recycling bin. It is a myth that you should put everything that could possibly, maybe, or sort of be recycled in the recycling bin ‘just in case’.
In reality, garbage in the recycling contaminates otherwise recyclables materials, increasing costs for Council and the amount of recyclable materials being sent to landfill.
Learn more at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/resident/ waste-management
Young musicians aged 12 to 25 years have a unique opportunity to gain valuable stage time and experience in the upcoming Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands competition
The Battle of the Bands is a showcase of young up-and-coming artists, inclusive of all genres, with bands, soloists, duo performances and digital artists all welcome to register.
The youth-led event is presented by the FReeZA Youth Events Crew, with support from Council’s Youth Development Team, and is designed to support emerging musicians by providing a safe and inclusive opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.
Young musicians, bands and digital artists from across the Shire are invited to register to perform at the event which will be held at the Inverleigh Public Hall, 71 High Street, Inverleigh from 1 to 5pm on Saturday 26 August 2023. Performers can complete an Expression of Interest until Friday 31 July. Expression of Interest hard copies can be collected from Council’s Customer Hubs at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale or can be made online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations
Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
Golden Plains Shire Council is currently hiring for the following positions:
• Family Day Care - Golden Plains Region (contractor)
• Management Accountant (closes 18 June)
• Asset Support Officer (closes 18 June)
• Senior Roads and Drainage Engineer (closes 19 June)
• Kindergarten Teacher (closes 19 June)
• Coordinator Statutory Planning (closes 25 June)
For more information on these vacancies, including position descriptions, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers