Career & Job Opportunities
Below are all of our current employment opportunities.
Community Health & Wellbeing Traineeship
Applications closing on
October 2 2026, 05:00 PM
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? Mansfield Shire Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Community Health and Wellbeing team as a Trainee.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification through a structured traineeship program. You will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting a range of health, wellbeing and youth initiatives that contribute to positive outcomes for our community.
This traineeship is a fixed term full-time or part-time position for a 12-month period and remuneration will be based on a Band 2 Level C Junior Trainee classification depending on age.
What we're looking for
• Completed Year 12.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team during a traineeship.
Send an email to recruitment@mansfield.vic.gov.au attach your current resume and a cover letter (no longer than one page) that addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For more information about this role please refer to the position description and the Information for Applicants page of Council's website.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact Janique Snyder, Executive Manager Community Health and Wellbeing on 03 5775 8568.
School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Applications closing on
October 16 2026, 05:00 PM
Kick-start your career - while you're still at school!
What's in it for you:
- Get paid
- Gain experience
- Get ahead
Pick your pathway:
Admin Support - office and customer service skills.
Parks & Gardens - hands on horticulture.
Field Services - roads, plan and civil infrastructure.
Who can apply: Year 10, 11 or 12 students who are reliable, keen and ready for a head start.
To apply, email us at:
recruitment@mansfield.vic.gov.au
Tell us about yourself, your school year and which pathway interests you or speak with your School Careers Adviser.
For more information get in touch with our People & Culture Team on 03 5775 8555.
Payroll Officer (0.6 FTE)
Applications closing on
September 25 2026, 05:00 PM
Mansfield Shire Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance Team as a Payroll Officer. This position reports to the Financial Accountant and is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and high-quality payroll and financial services in accordance with Council policies, procedures and accounting standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient administration of Council's payroll function while providing support across a range of finance activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality customer service in a collaborative local government environment. Previous experience in local government payroll and finance functions will be highly regarded, and a working knowledge of CIVICA (Altitude) software will be an advantage.
How to Apply
Send an email to recruitment@mansfield.vic.gov.au attach your current resume and a cover letter (no longer than one page) that addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
For more information about the position please refer to the position description and the Information for Applicants page of Council's website.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact Michael McCormack, Financial Controller on (03) 5775 8574