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Ballarat is the third largest city in Victoria, just an hour’s drive west of Melbourne. Explore the opportunities and take the next step in your dream career within the Ballarat region.
A large city in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Ballarat is home to over 110,000 residents. Located 110 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is a major commercial centre rich in culture and history. Famed for sparking the Victroian gold rush, Ballarat is now a beautiful mix of historical and contemporary regional life.
With a focus on being connected and integrated, the Ballarat local government area employs passionate people who strive to make a difference to the lives of the local community and the surrounding landscape.
Apply your knowledge and skills in one of the many career areas on offer including engineering and asset management, economic development, finance, human resource management, community services, tourism, recreation, property and more.
With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the many benefits on offer with a career at council allows the perfect work/life balance.
Your career at council starts here. Register for Job Alerts when an ideal local government role is advertised in the Ballarat region, or browse the vacancies available in other councils in Victoria.
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