Council Update

Conversation with the GM

Apprentices, trainees and cadets

Council has been successful in utilising the $252.2 million NSW Government investment to create an additional 1,300 places in the local government sector across the state. 

All Councils are experiencing declining workforce numbers with serious skills gaps and a large portion of experienced professionals who have worked in the sector for decades are also likely to retire within the next five years.

This specific funding will go to hiring people in new roles created by councils above their current workforce numbers with the new roles to focus on in-demand trades including engineers, civil construction workers, planning cadets and many more.

This investment is great news for Blayney Shire Council, as young people can pursue careers within their own communities, which will revitalize local training networks and importantly, keep local people in our shire. 

The program funds 100% of the wage costs for a new apprentice, trainee or cadet meaning there is no additional operating cost to Council (noting Council does have to fund all training costs). 

Under round 1 of the program, Council has already employed: a financial services trainee and a cadet town planner, both locals who commenced in March 2025. 

Under round 2 of the funding (announced last week), Council will shortly commence advertising, seeking applicants for the following positions:

• Trainee Administration Officer 
  • Full time position
  • 2-year position 
  • Diploma in Business
• Cadet HR Officer 
  • Full time position
  • 2-year position
  • Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
• Civil Construction Apprentice
  • Full time position
  • 4- year position 
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Apprentice Parks and Recreation Operator
• Full time position
• 4-year position
• Certificate III in Parks & Gardens

Why Work for Council?

• A safe, inclusive and flexible workplace. 
• A stable career path in the local government sector: each of the positions are funded for a set period 
• Work life balance - 4-day work week for apprentice roles / 9-day fortnight for trainees and cadets
• Close to home
• All training costs provided for.  

If any of the above 4 upcoming opportunities interest you (or you know someone who would be interested) contact Council by emailing careers@blayney.nsw.gov.au to find out more information on any of the 4 positions, specifically when the vacancies will be advertised. 
https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/council/working-with-council/employment-opportunities 

Council Update

Bulky Waste – Waste Out by Sunday 25 May

Bulky Waste collections allows for the collection of larger items and enables items suitable for recycling to be diverted from landfill thereby maximising the life of the valuable resource. The annual kerbside Bulky Waste Clean-up is provided for all residents currently receiving a domestic waste and recycling collection service.

Collection of the 4 waste streams will be undertaken between: Monday 26 May – Friday 6 June 2025.

Please note everything must be out on Sunday 25 May 2025. You cannot put more items out after collection has commenced, once that stream is collected, they will not come back, and you will have to remove.

The total volume of waste presented for collection must not exceed 2 cubic metres (equivalent of 2 water pods). If more than 2 cubic metres is put out the entire pile will be left on the verge for you to remove.

Items must be able to be reasonably handled by 2 people.

Please place your waste neatly next to the edge of the kerb, not blocking the footpath, at your normal weekly bin collection point.

If you like to upcycle (take someone else’s waste) please make sure you take care to leave other items in a neat and tidy pile and not strewn all over the nature strip.

Recycling and Green Waste - Free Disposal

Did you know any residential green waste and tree/pruning’s can be delivered to the Blayney Waste Facility at no cost all year round?

This is in addition to the following recyclable items, that can be disposed of at no cost; clean fill, steel, motor vehicles, glass bottles, aluminium cans, plastic bottles, cardboard and paper and electronic waste items.

Council Meeting

The May Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Tuesday 27 May 2025, commencing at 6.00pm. Members of the community are welcome to attend. A copy of the Business Paper will be available on Council’s website prior to the meeting.

You can also tune in live

Service NSW Mobile Service Centre Visit – Blayney

The Service NSW Mobile Centre will be in Blayney on Thursday 5 June 2025 located in the carpark at the rear of the Blayney Shire Community Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

This Mobile Service delivers access to essential NSW Government services, including:

• Driver licences, proof of identity documents and photo card applications
• Driver Knowledge Tests
• Working With Children Checks
• NDIS Worker Check
• Applying for birth, death and marriage certificates
• Access more than 70 NSW Government rebates and savings.

For more information, please visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/msc