Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Make a difference for your community At Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC), over 750 passionate people deliver essential services and future-focused projects that shape the everyday lives of more than 84,000 residents. Across utilities, infrastructure, arts and culture, waste, natural resources, transport, customer service and more, we work together to make a difference for all who live, work and visit in Port Macquarie Hastings - for our community.

Location Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Website https://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/About-Us/Working-for-Council

Be part of a passionate, diverse, and supportive workforce

At PMHC, our people come from all walks of life, bringing diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and specialties. We are united by shared values and a common purpose, embracing inclusivity and respect for each other’s differences. Together, we support one another, celebrate successes, and learn from every experience.

Culture & values

Our Values - we are united by our shared values

People

We respect all our people in their diversity, keep them safe and empower them to achieve their potential.

Service to our community

We take pride in our meaningful work - serving all who live and work in, and visit our community.

Excellence

We have high standards and work with diligence and integrity, mindful of the impact of our actions.

Respectful and open communication

We engage with everyone thoughtfully and honestly.

Working together as one

We collaborate and work together in our teams and across teams - united and connected.

Perks and benefits

We support balance, wellbeing and growth so you don’t have to sacrifice health, family or goals to build a rewarding and meaningful career.

Balance work and life

Enjoy flexible hours, WFH, hybrid options, purchased leave, a nine-day fortnight and flextime to bank hours so work fits smoothly into your life.

Health and wellbeing first

Stay healthy with Fitness Passport, wellbeing programs, EAP, flu shots, PPE and uniforms so you feel safe, supported, comfortable and work ready.

Rewarding your contribution

Salary packaging, novated leasing, self-education expenses, annual salary increases plus long service after five years.

Learn, grow, succeed

Advance your career through training, mentoring, diverse projects and the chance to progress across teams, divisions and areas of our organisation.

Celebrate and connect

Be proud of your impact. Join a supportive team, celebrate success with staff awards, connect via our social club and make a real difference locally.