Hume City Council

Hume City is a place of great contrasts, with rich heritage and history, wonderful natural features, the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Airport, leading manufacturing and technology industries, award winning wineries, cultural diversity and an active community.

Hume City is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia , because of its rich cultural diversity the urban growth and development occurring across the City.

• Hume City is located on the urban-rural fringe, just 20 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.
• The city offers affordable housing and semi-rural aspect
• There are rapidly growing urban centres of Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park and Sunbury. Rural areas and townships of Bulla, Mickleham and Kalkallo.
• Hume is a hive of activity with a rapidly expanding population of almost 157,000 people. By 2030 the population is projected to be 242,605.
• It has a rich cultural diversity, with a vibrant mix of 140 nationalities and there are 125 languages other than English spoken in the home.

Hume City Council maintains its Employer of Choice status and reputation by providing support and facilities to enable staff to achieve a realistic work and family life balance. In particular, Council provides the following support and assistance for employees:

• Extensive training and career development opportunities including study assistance
• Salary sacrifice arrangements including childcare services
• Emphasis on work-life balance and a family friendly culture/environment
• Flexible leave and work arrangements
• Paid maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing Program
• Corporate Health Insurance Program
• Active Social Club
• Discounted gym membership at Hume leisure facilities
• Employee Assistance Program - free counselling and support
• Pre-natal leave and onsite breast feeding facilities
• Part-time return to work from parental leave
• Childcare costs reimbursed for out–of-hours meetings or work requirements
• Family Carer's Rooms and Prayer Room (at specific centres)
• Award-winning building with 5 Star Green Star Design - energy efficient municipal office at Broadmeadows

Applicants considering employment at Hume City Council will demonstrate an ability to achieve and support Our Hume Culture expressed as the following six key attributes:

• Valuing People and Diversity
• United and Seamless
• Learning and Improving
• Effective Leadership
• Results Oriented
• Customer Service Focus