More Working for Victoria jobs with the city as restrictions ease

THE easing of coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria means more jobs are available in Geelong through the state government’s Working for Victoria initiative.
Under the Second Step, which came into effect on Monday last week, the city has re-opened playgrounds and outdoor pools across the municipality. The Third Step came into effect on Thursday last week.
The city is seeking new employees to fill about 160 full-time and part-time indoor and outdoor jobs, which are available for a fixed term of six months.
In this phase, 68 positions are being advertised. They include administration officers, data analysts and collection officers, support officers, healthy communities education officers, welfare contact officers, graffiti removal, cleaners and sanitisation team members.
The remaining roles will be offered in two further stages during this month.
The $500 million Working for Victoria program is creating employment opportunities, including for those who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“The Working for Victoria initiative is an excellent opportunity for people seeking secure work during this uncertain period,” Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said.
“We are looking forward to welcoming about 160 new employees to the City and having them provide a wide range of services to the community.
“Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed more people under financial stress and forced them to look for new roles.
“We encourage people to visit the Working for Victoria website and view the jobs on offer.”
Residents are eligible to take part in the program if they are legally able to work in Victoria and are either unemployed or experiencing a significant reduction in their income.
People looking for work and businesses searching for employees are encouraged to register at vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria.
There has also been an uptake in the city’s redeployment program for staff affected by the Stage 3 stay in the second COVID-19 lockdown.
The City has found roles for more than 300 employees, compared to 247 during the first lockdown. with others choosing to get access to leave entitlements or pursue other options.
The jobs initiatives are part of the city’s wider focus on providing relief and support that will help the region’s economic and social recovery.
The council has budgeted about $12.8 million in financial hardship and support measures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information about support available and how the city is responding to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, head to geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19.