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- Parking Permits, car parks, maps and safety
- Your trees, plants & garden Tree pruning, native gardens and Living Connections
- Neighbourhood issues Report and resolve common issues
- Pets Dog and cat ownership, lost animals and off-leash parks
- Precinct committees Your local connection to Council
- Waverley LGA Maps Maps of the environment, planning zones and more
- Payments Pay for rates, certificates, permits and licences
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Community
Community
- Children, youth & family services Early education, day care, support & resources
- Awards & grants Local Hero Awards, Garden Awards, Small Grants
- Get involved in your community Volunteering, creating connections, gardening
- Over 55s Services and programs for people over 55
- Housing & homelessness Affordable housing, programs & support services
- Cultural diversity & inclusion Multiculturalism, language help, citizenship
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people Commitment to Reconciliation, plans & policies
- Disability inclusion Services and support for people with a disability
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Business
Business
- Resources for Business Events, grants and support
- Innovation Roadmap 2025 to support business
- Tourism Home to Australia's most famous beach.
- Sponsorship Support local events
- Procurement Submitting tenders & expressions of interest to Council
- Commercial waste & recycling services Tailored waste services for business
- Mobile vending Waverley has limited mobile vending licenses
- Hello Bondi Council’s website to help visitors enjoy their stay
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Recreation
Recreation
- Events Find activities, exhibitions and performances in your a...
- Places of interest Historic buildings, markets, dining and Bondi Pavilion
- School Holiday Programs Fun-filled activities, workshops and events.
- Beaches & coast Beach information, safety, pool cleaning schedules
- Parks & reserves Location, public facilities and accessibility
- Arts & culture Artistic vision, creative programs, spaces and awards
- Sport facilities & hire Sport facilities inc Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
- Venue & open spaces hire Hire for private, community and commercial events
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Environment
Environment
- Council leadership on environmental action Research, strategies and Council programs
- Climate resilience and reducing emissions Switch to electric, go solar and grants for apartments
- Water and the coast Keep beaches clean, save water and enjoy the sea
- Towards zero waste Reduce waste at home and at work
- Public tree management & urban greening Street Tree Masterplan and planting zones
- Native vegetation and animal habitat Join Bushcare and enjoy Waverley’s natural spaces
- Transport Council policy, bike and car share, electric vehicles
- Second Nature Council’s environmental news and events hub
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Planning & Development
Planning & Development
- Development Applications The DA process, key documents & community consultation
- DA Tracking Tool Search a Development Application by number or date
- Application forms & certificates incl Planning, Rating, Construction and Occupation
- Waverley Local Planning Panel (WLPP) DA determination panel
- Compliance and regulations incl fire safety, food, pools and pollution
- Heritage incl Heritage Conservation Areas and fact sheets
- Urban planning and design Making Waverley a great place to live and work
- Major projects Council-delivered buildings, streets and parks
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Council
Council
- Organisation structure Information on how Council delivers services, organisat...
- Mayor & councillors Your Mayor, Councillors, wards and contact details
- Council & committee meetings Dates, agendas and minutes of meetings of Council
- Advisory committees Advisory Committees of Council
- Policies, procedures & plans Key operational and strategic plans of Council, reports
- Jobs Careers, current vacancies, working for Waverley Counci...
- Access to information Gaining access to publicly available information, acces...
- Payments Pay for rates, certificates, permits and licences
- Organisation structure
- Mayor & councillors
- Council & committee meetings
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Advisory committees
- Access & Inclusion Advisory Panel
- Arts, Culture & Creativity Advisory Committee
- Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC)
- Floodplain Management Committee
- Housing Advisory Committee
- Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee
- Resident Parking Scheme Review Committee
- Sustainability Expert Advisory Panel
- Waverley Cycling Advisory Committee
- Policies, procedures & plans
- Jobs
- Access to information
- Payments
Why work at Waverley?
Waverley Council is a leading and innovative Council located between the city and the sea in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Not only does Council offer a diverse range of career opportunities, but there are also a number of great reasons to work for Waverley:
Flexibility
- 35 to 38 hours working week
- Flexible start and finish times
- Full time, part time, casual employment and job share
- Flexi time and rostered days off for most staff
- Provisions for working from home
Professional development
- Career development plans
- An annual development program with an excellent range of courses on offer
- Mentoring and coaching programs
- Studies assistance program
Family friendly
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Bereavement and carers leave
- 8 places a year for early education and care
Rewards and acknowledgement
- Long service leave after five years of continuous service
- A Staff Awards program to recognise the achievements and efforts of staff across Council
Health and wellbeing
- Sessions in work/life balance
- Health assessments
- Diet and health information
- Tips and workshops from trainers
- Pilates classes (on site)
- Yoga classes
- Gym membership discounts
- Social club
- Employee Assistance Program
Environmentally friendly
- Waverley is a Green Council, with our own Green Team and internal environmental initiatives
- Salary packaging of travel cards for easier and cheaper use of public transport
- A range of free sustainability workshops and events each year