Health and Fitness Instructor

**Employment**
**Information**
**Package**

Health and Fitness Instructor

Position number: POS1525

Enquiries:
**Name**: Hayden Fox
**Position**: COORDINATOR HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
**Phone**: 03 6323 3716

T 03 6323 3000

**Contents
**Introduction 3

City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4

Organisational Values 5

Information for Applicants 6

Recruitment Steps 7

General Conditions of Employment 8

Position Description 9

Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture

City of Launceston

PO Box 396

LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

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Introduction

**Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys**

**a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the**

**picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for**

**its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences,**

**magnificent natural features and friendly residents. Our city is**

**human scale. A series of green and wild spaces linked by**

**heritage streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of**

**old-world and new, tradition and innovation.**

The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square
kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal council in
terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the major
facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and
operated by the City of Launceston.

The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the
Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annual reporting.

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City of Launceston
organisational chart

The City of Launceston is recognised as

an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian

Government.

An Employer of Choice

is a workplace that demonstrates

contemporary workplace practices and

provides outstanding support for its staff.

The Council employs around 570 employees

across a range of responsibilities.

Employment information package 4

Organisational values

**At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.**

**Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our values at**

**all times.
**Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive

good fit for you.

WE CARE ABOUT
OUR PEOPLE OUR
MATTER COMMUNITY

We value clear and openWe take pride in our work and pursue

communication a standard of excellence

We support and encourage each otherWe genuinely listen, and value

We respect diversity collaborative relationships

We recognise individual needs,We strive towards the best outcome

experience and strengths for our community

We make responsible and sustainable

decisions

WE BRING AN OPEN WE GO HOME SAFE

MIND AND WELL

We actively seek opportunities toWe show care for people and look out

continuously improve for one another

We respect and explore different ideasWe speak up and support others to be

and perspectives healthy and safe

We embrace change that leads toWe take personal responsibility for our

positive outcomes own health and wellbeing

We value innovation and creativityWe value work-life fit

Employment information package 5

Information for applicants

**opportunity employer. Our **1. Covering letter

**workforce is diverse, inclusive, **2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria
**flexible and family-friendly. **only)

3. Resume
We value the different

backgrounds, skills and The online Application for Employment can be accessed here

contributions of all employees and (you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)***
treat each other and our 1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are

We want opportunities at City of 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most
Launceston to be accessible and suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant

are interested in this role but have is selected for the position. Selection is based on the assessment of

position description. The position description is included later in this

please talk to us before submitting
information kit.

The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills,
attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You
must provide a statement that addresses each highlighted selection
criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples that
demonstrate how you meet each criterion.

Please see information here on how to address the Selection
Criteria.

3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work
history, special skills, training and competency details and referees,
clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses
and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.

**If we can assist you with any