Council News - 5 May 2021
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Council is currently inviting applications for the following positions: -
Position
Salary
Closing Date
Customer Service Officer (Temporary up to 6 months)
Up to $904.30 per week
9.5% superannuation
Friday 7 May 2021
Trainee Biosecurity Officer (Limited duration appointment up to 2 years)
Up to $713.80 per week
9.5% superannuation
Friday 28 May 2021Further information and position descriptions detailing the selection criteria can be obtained from Council’s Employment webpage or by contacting Council’s Administration Office during business hours via Ph: (02) 6343 1212 or Email:
Applications will be received up until 5:00pm on the relevant closing date.
SERVICE NSW - DINE & DISCOVER VOUCHERS AND REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD HELPResidents are advised that representatives from Cowra Service NSW (SNSW) will be attending Grenfell on Friday 14 May 2021 from 10:00am to assist with Dine & Discover NSW vouchers as well as regional seniors travel cards.
This will afford residents the opportunity to apply for Dine & Discover NSW vouchers and/or regional seniors travel cards online with the assistance of dedicated SNSW staff.
SMALL BUSINESS REBATE SCHEMESmall businesses are encouraged to sign up for a new $1,500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges.
The Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate is open to small businesses which have a total wages bill below the new 2020/2021 $1.2 million payroll tax threshold and have a turnover of at least $75,000 per year.
Fees and charges that can be claimed back through the scheme include liquor licences, food authority licences, council rates and outdoor seating fees. The launch of the rebate scheme coincides with a number of licence waivers coming to an end.
The rebate is available from 1 April 2021 until 30 June 2022 for eligible fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021.
Further information, including registration details can be obtained online at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL MARKETING WORKSHOPRegional Development Australia (RDA) Central West is partnering with Rich Evans, CEO of Central West Media, to deliver a Social Media and Digital Marketing Workshop at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on Thursday 13 May 2021 from 7:30am until 9:30am.
The workshop is designed to present the key information and tools to help build your business narrative tell your story and reach your audience. Creating and delivering content has never been more accessible or competitive and this workshop will discuss ways in which you can ensure your business gets noticed.
Those interested in attending are asked to purchase a $20 ticket online at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/social-media-digital-marketing-workshop-tickets-152053099915
ESSENTIAL ENERGY COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAM 2021Residents are advised that nominations for Essential Energy’s Community Choices program for 2021 are now open.
A total of $175,000 will be shared amongst eligible charities, registered not-for-profit groups and community groups across 20 zones in the Essential Energy network area, with funding of up to $2,500 per group. The amount of money received by each group is determined by how many community votes they receive via the online voting platform.
Further information is available online at https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/choices
Nominations will be received up until 5pm Monday 10 May 2021. Community voting will take place between 9am Tuesday 18 May 2021 and 5pm Monday 31 May 2021.
NOTICE OF WORKSResidents are hereby advised that Council will be carrying out works in a number of locations as follows: -
Location
Details of works
Expected duration
Hunters Bridge over Tyagong Creek on Henry Lawson Way (Young Road)
Bridge remediation
26/04/2021 – 24/05/2021
Back Piney Range Road – 6km from intersection with Mid Western Highway
Culvert replacement
03/05/2021 – 30/06/2021
Existing Company Dam Amenities site
Construction works
03/05/2021 – 30/06/2021
Mary Gilmore Way – from 15km out of Grenfell towards Bimbi for 5km
Crack sealing
04/05/2021 – 07/05/2021
During these works residents can expect heavy machinery to be active and as such traffic control will be in place; travellers should allow for short delays and possible detours. Some noise and dust disturbance is expected due to the use of various plant and equipment onsite, however any impact to residents will be minimised where possible.
Please direct any queries or concerns to Council’s Engineering department during business hours Ph: (02) 6343 1212.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Authorised by
PO Box 125
GRENFELL NSW 2810
GLENN CARROLL
GENERAL MANAGER