Veterans

Council has recently signed The Veterans' Employment Commitment identifying us as a Veteran Friendly Employer. This is a commitment from us that we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities.

The VEC requires us, here at City of Parramatta Council, to:

• Recognise the skills and values that veterans can bring to City of Parramatta Council.
• Support the employment of veterans, ensuring equal opportunity in gaining employment with Council.
• Aim to provide career opportunities in Council to veterans.
• Actively seek to understand how veterans’ skills and experience can translate into civilian skills and contribute to Council.
• Provide suitable training, mentoring and coaching to veterans to assist their integration into Council.
• Ensure our People and Culture policies equitably support the recruitment and retention of all employees, including veterans
   

At City of Parramatta we recognise the skills, knowledge and experience demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country. 

The extensive scope and diversity of work undertaken by Local Government means there are numerous career pathways available within the organisation. Like Defence, the primary role of Local Government is to serve its community, requiring a diverse and highly skilled workforce characterised by resilience, resourcefulness, and determination.

At City of Parramatta, we believe that your military background has equipped you with a comprehensive skill set that is exceptionally relevant to a career in Local Government. 

Veterans possess a unique and extensive skill portfolio, including leadership, teamwork, initiative, accountability and communication, which are all highly transferable to Local Government roles and exemplifies City of Parramatta’s ASPIRE principles (Appreciative, Supportive, Positive, Inclusive, Respectful, Empowering). 

We strongly support ex-service personnel look at the variety of employment opportunities available not only at City of Parramatta but within Careers at Council.

The City of Parramatta's Careers webpage serves as an invaluable resource to gain a deeper understanding of the diverse and unique employment opportunities awaiting you within Local Government. If you are unsure of where to start, or would like assistance and support with the application process, please contact us at recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Here at City of Parramatta, we have established a Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG).

The Veterans ERG is an employer-recognised and employee-led group who share a common interest and belief that an inclusive organisation with diverse employee representation leads to better outcomes for both the organisation and the community members we serve. Membership in the Veterans ERG is open to all employees and is voluntary. 

The purpose of our Veteran’s ERG is to bring together staff who are Veterans, ex-service people and current or former ADF members, from across Council, to discuss initiatives and important issues pertaining to Veterans and to assist in creating an internal network, connecting staff from a variety of Veteran backgrounds.

The Veterans ERG membership is made up of staff from both Veteran and non-Veteran backgrounds, who work together, and with employees across Council, to explore ways in which we can truly make City of Parramatta an employer of choice for Veterans.

NSW Local Government Rank 2 Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. Use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to.

Local Government Capability Framework sets out the essential knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work effectively in Local Government. The guide outlines the requirements of Council roles and how veterans military experience can fulfil these needs at all employment levels.