Nillumbik - the Green Wedge Shire. Located less than 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, the Shire is bordered by the Yarra River on its south and Kinglake National Park in the north. The Plenty River and Yan Yean Road make up the west boundary with Christmas Hills and the Yarra escarpment in the east. The Shire covers an area of 432 square kilometres and has an approximate population of 65,000 who live in close-knit communities ranging from typical urban settings to remote and tranquil bush properties. Renowned for its history of artistic tradition and environmental significance, the Shire of Nillumbik is a great place to live, work and visit. All Nillumbik Shire Council employees are held accountable to a set of agreed values and behaviours. All staff have a responsibility to themselves and their team members to behave appropriately and in accordance with these values and behaviours. They are: • Do our best • Support and cooperate • Take responsibility • Respect each other • Foster energy and camaraderie Council offers a range of flexible working arrangements which include part-time, job-share, 19-day month, 9-day fortnight and compressed working week arrangements. Work site locations: Nillumbik Civic Centre - Civic Drive, Greensborough Council Operations Centre (Works Depot) - Yan Yean Road, Plenty Living & Learning Nillumbik Centres - Main Road, Eltham, Cowin Street, Diamond Creek and Bishops Road, Panton Hill Playhouses (child care) - Pitt Street, Eltham and Bishops Road, Panton Hill Edendale Farm - Gastons Road, Eltham Eltham Community and Reception Centre - Main Road, Eltham Maternal and Child Health Centres - Eltham (x2), Eltham North, Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge, North Warrandyte and Research locations Council provides a range of learning and development opportunities including a corporate training program and e-learning. In accordance with Council policy staff may apply for study assistance in the form of study leave or fee assistance.