Bogan Shire Council has a Cleaner position available within their Early Learning Centre. Bogan Shire Council seeks employees with a willingness to contribute to a team environment and promote customer service excellence.

The Cleaner will provide a clean, hygienic, safe and aesthetic environment for children attending the Early Learning Centre, by undertaking general cleaning duties, including the removal of litter, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping hard floor surfaces, wiping down surfaces, dusting shelves, clearing bins, cleaning windows and sterilising bathroom and kitchen areas, ensuring hygienic standards are maintained throughout the centre and chemical handling and storage procedures are followed.

About the Opportunity

You are an ideal candidate if you’re self-motivated. You will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic. You will be a team player and able to work with the Early Learning Centre team to ensure a clean, hygienic, safe and aesthetic environment is maintained at all times. You will maintain Council's values and high customer service standards.

This position contributes to Council’s long term strategic goal through providing professional support to children aged 0-5 years in a safe environment, encouraging them to reach their potential.

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Have proven numeracy and literacy levels usually associated with Year 10 Secondary Education

• Be able to provide high quality work in order to provide clean, hygienic, safe and aesthetic environment for children

• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work independently with minimal to no supervision

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively

• Be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Hold a valid Working With Children Check

• Hold a National Police Check Certificate

• Not be a prohibited person

• Be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia

• Hold a Class C, P1 or P2 drivers licence

  Conditions

  The Cleaner position is for a permanent part-time position.

  Hours of work are 15 hours per week, 5.45pm to 8.45pm, Monday to Friday.

  Salary Benefits

• Remuneration at Grade 3 of Council’s salary system ($400.05 to $433.20 per week).

• Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $6.15 / week

• 4 weeks Annual Leave (pro rata)

• Access to Sick and Carer’s Leave.

• 9.5% superannuation

• Council provided uniform shirt

  Applications must address the selection criteria, include a letter and resume, list 2 referees and be received by 4.00pm Thursday 12 April 2018. Please refer to the selection criteria in the Position Description and Application Guide for how to apply. These are available from Council via the website (see section below) by calling (02) 6835 9000 or in person from 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan NSW.

  Applications should be marked ‘Confidential – Recruitment’ and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted to:

  The General Manager

  Bogan Shire Council

  PO Box 221

  Nyngan NSW 2825.

  Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.

Position Description Link

Application Guide Link

Prohibited Employment Declaration Link

Acting Library Supervisor

Bogan Shire Council is seeking services of an Acting Library Supervisor to provide leave coverage within the Bogan Shire Library. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a local leading employer. Bogan Shire Council seeks employees with a willingness to contribute to a team environment and promote customer service excellence.

The role of the Acting Library Supervisor is to provide professional and friendly, customer focussed library services which encourage and promote education in the Community, maintaining quality Library resources for social and enjoyable library experiences for families, children and visitors as well as staff supervision of Library Assistants.

Conditions

This position is a 3 month part-time contract, with potential for future additional work, depending on the Library’s operational needs.

Hours of work are 22 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.30pm; additional hours may be required from time to time, by agreement.

Salary Benefits

• Remuneration at Grade 5 of Council’s salary system ($33.43 - $37.33 per hour,) depending on qualifications and experience

• Access to Annual, Sick and Carer’s Leave.

• 9.5% superannuation.

  Applications must address the selection criteria, include a letter and resume, list 2 referees and be received by 12.00pm Tuesday 27 March 2018. Please refer to the selection criteria in the Position Description and Application Guide for how to apply. These are available from Council via the website (see section below) by calling (02) 6835 9000 or in person from 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan NSW.

  Applications should be marked ‘Confidential – Recruitment’ and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted to:

  The General Manager

  Bogan Shire Council

  PO Box 221

  Nyngan NSW 2825.

  Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.

Position Description Link

Application Guide Link

Bogan Shire Council has a Care Co-ordinator position available within our Medical Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a local leading employer that provides a career path for those wanting to work in the health sector. Bogan Shire Council seeks employees with a willingness to contribute to a team environment and promote customer service excellence.

The role of the Care Co-ordinator is to provide professional day to day business support to the Medical Centre’s team, ensuring the efficient and effective function of the Bogan Shire Medical Centre’s services, organise appointments, promoting Medical Centre services, welcoming patients to the Medical Centre and providing courteous, efficient and timely customer service and exceptional standard of care to our patients.

About the Opportunity

You are an ideal candidate if you’re self-motivated. You will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic. You will be a team player and able to work with the Medical Centre team to ensuring the efficient and effective function of the Bogan Shire Medical Centre. You will maintain Council's values and high customer service standards.

This position contributes to Council’s long term strategic goal through providing professional and customer-focussed service to the patients, colleagues and other members of the community.

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Possess high level verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work independently with minimal to no supervision.

• Well-developed organisational skills and high attention to details.

• Hold a Certificate III or above in Business Administration (Medical), Business Management, Administration or an associated business-related discipline, OR equivalent demonstrated administrative experience in the public or private sector over a period of at least 2 years.

• Be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia

• Hold a Class C, P1 or P2 drivers licence

  Conditions

  The Administration Officer is a permanent, part-time position.

  Hours of work are 25 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.30pm, depending on the Medical Centre’s operational needs further hours may be available by negotiation.

  Salary Benefits

• Remuneration at Grade 4 of Council’s salary system ($28.88 to $33.43 per hour).

• 4 weeks Annual Leave (pro rata)

• Access to Sick and Carer’s Leave.

• 9.5% superannuation.

• Council provided uniform.

• Ongoing professional development support.

• Access to salary sacrificed childcare at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre.

  Applications must address the selection criteria, include a letter and resume, list 2 referees and be received by 12.00pm Tuesday 6 February 2018. Please refer to the selection criteria in the Position Description and Application Guide for how to apply. These are available from Council via the website (see section below) by calling (02) 6835 9000 or in person from 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan NSW.

  Applications should be marked ‘Confidential – Recruitment’ and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted to:

  The General Manager

  Bogan Shire Council

  PO Box 221

  Nyngan NSW 2825.

  Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is determined by merit to ensure employment of the best person for the job.

Position Description Link

Application Guide Link

Australia Day Awards 2018 Nomination Form

Bogan Shire Council would like to advise that due to unforseen circumstances, the opening of the Nyngan Swimming Pool will be delayed for approximately one week this year.

Damage to the floor tiles was uncovered during the pool preparation process and repair work needs to be completed before the pool can be filled.

It is expected the pool will open for the 2017/18 season on Saturday 7 October.  Updates will be posted on Council’s Facebook page and website www.bogan.nsw.gov.au.

Season tickets will be available for purchase from the pool manager from 1 October 2017.

For any further information please contact Council: Ph 6835 9000.

Businesses interested in securing Government contracts are invited to attend NSW Government Procurement workshops which will be held in Broken Hill, Bourke and Dubbo in October.

The workshops will provide businesses with information on:

• How government purchasing works

• Upcoming opportunities

• How to put your business in a position to win government contracts

• How to access support to help your business grow

Business Connect - Procurement Workshop Seminar Series 2017 - Businesses

Business Connect - Procurement Workshop Seminar Series 2017 - Aboriginal

The NSW RFS and John Holland Rail CRN would like to advise residents in Coolabah village that they will be conducting hazard reduction burning in and around the village on Saturday and Sunday 16-17 September.

Bogan Shire Council invites members of the community to the official opening of the Bogan Shire Medical Centre at 76C Pangee Street, Nyngan, by Mr Mark Coulton, MP, Federal Member for Parkes, on Friday 28 July, 2017 at 10am.

Should you require further information, please contact Council on (02) 6835 9000.

Attention Bogan Shire residents (past and present)

BICENTENNIAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION.
Did you or your family make a tile to add to Nyngan's Bicentennial Wall in 1988? You may be aware this structure was damaged last year.
Bogan Shire Council has contracted the original artists to repair the broken section, which will involve the remaking of around 250 tiles as close to the original design as possible. A catalogue of the owners of the broken tiles has been compiled and Bogan Shire is endeavouring to spread the word that there will be a tile making workshop in Nyngan on the 12-13th of August. If the original owners cannot attend, the tiles will be reconstructed as carefully as possible by the artists. A list of the owners is available at the Council front office, or by phone 6835 9000, or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click here to view the 2017/2018 Budget Information Flyer

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM 2017 - 2021

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, Council has placed the Draft Delivery Program 2017 – 2021 on public exhibition until 14 June 2017.

Community submissions close on 14 June 2017.

Consideration of submissions and adoption of the Delivery Program 2017 - 2021 will take place at the Meeting of Council on Thursday 22 June 2017.

The Draft Delivery Program is available for download below

Draft Bogan Shire Delivery Program 2017/2021

DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN AND BUDGET 2017 - 2018

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, Council has placed the Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2017 - 2018 on public exhibition until 14 June 2017.

Community submissions close on 14 June 2017.

Consideration of submissions and adoption of the Operational Plan and Budget 2017 – 2018 will take place at the Meeting of Council on Thursday 22 June 2017.

The Draft Delivery Program is available for download below

Draft Bogan Shire 2017/2018 Operational Plan and Budget

In accordance with section 22B of the Swimming’s Pools Act 1992, Council must develop and adopt a program for the inspection of swimming pools in its Local Government Area.

The Swimming Pool Inspection Program can be viewed at Council’s Office located at 81 Cobar Street or by clicking the link below from Wednesday 10 May 2017 until Wednesday 7 June 2017.

All written submissions in relation to the Program should be addressed to the General Manager, Derek Francis, and must be received on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 7 June 2017 by one of the following methods:

• In person – 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan
• Post - PO Box 221, Nyngan NSW 2825
• Email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - (02) 6835 9011

Your attention is drawn to the provision of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 which allows for possible access to certain public and personal documentation.

Should you require further information, please contact Council on (02) 6835 9000.

• Bogan Shire Swimming Pool Inspection Program 

Bogan Shire Medical Centre at 76C Pangee Street, Nyngan, will commence operations on Monday 15 May 2017.  The Centre will offer GP services as well as Chronic Disease Management.

The Centre will host two public open mornings on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday May 11 from 9am until 1pm where it will be possible to view the facility, book appointments and fill out patient registration forms.

For further information about the Bogan Shire Medical Centre and its services click the link below

• Bogan Shire Medical Centre - Information Flyer

A Business Case for a staged approach to providing water security for Nyngan and Cobar has been prepared and is available for public comment.

A 700 megalitre offline storage is currently funded and due to commence construction in 2017.  An additional 700 megalitre storage is planned immediately adjacent to this storage with an additional 3000 megalitre storage and piping of the Albert Priest Channel as further staged options.

The Business Case can be viewed at Council’s Office located at 81 Cobar Street, at the Library or by clicking the link below. 

All written submissions in relation to the Business Plan should be addressed to the General Manager, Derek Francis, and must be received on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 24 May 2017 by one of the following methods:

              • In person – 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan
              • Post - PO Box 221, Nyngan NSW 2825
              • Email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
              • Fax - (02) 6835 9011

•  Business Case Nyngan Cobar Water Security 

A reminder to residents of the current operating hours for the Nyngan Waste Facility:

Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am -12noon & 2pm - 4.30pm

Saturday and Sunday – 7.30am -12noon & 1pm – 4.30pm

CLOSED TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS                         

The waste facility is therefore CLOSED over the Easter Long Weekend Public Holiday Period being:

1. Good Friday – 14 April 2017
2. Easter Saturday – 15 April 2017
3. Easter Sunday – 16 April 2017
4. Easter Monday – 17 April 2017

The waste facility will RE-OPEN on Thursday 20 April, 2017.

All incidents of illegal dumping will result in enforcement activities with the current maximum penalty of $4,000 for an individual applicable – (Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).

Council resolved to amend the current hours of operation at the March 2017 Council meeting. The amended hours will come into effect by the 31 May 2017 and include lunch time opening hours being from 9am to 4.30pm,Thursday to Monday.

Waste / Recycling kerbside collection will be as usual for public holidays (Zone A Waste collection - Tuesday 18^th and Zone B Waste and Recycling collection - Wednesday 19^th April). Residential Waste Collection Calendars are still available at Council’s Office or on Council’s Website.

Please contact Council on 6835 9000 for further assistance.

Bogan Shire Council invites expressions of interests from qualified allied and specialist health professionals to deliver services out of the new Bogan Shire Medical Centre in Nyngan.  The facility will open for operations from 1 May 2017.  Council is proposing a bill sharing model with allied and specialist health professionals. 

To find out further information or to express interest please contact Council's consultant working on the operational setup of the facility, Alanna McHugh This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Community Strategic Plan is the highest level plan that a Council prepares. The purpose of the Plan is to identify the community’s main priorities and aspirations for the future and to plan strategies for achieving these goals. Significant community input has been incorporated into the draft Bogan Shire Community Strategic Plan.

The Community Strategic Plan is part of a suite of planning documents for Bogan Shire Council. Specific actions under each draft strategy are being developed and will be set out in the 2017/18 Operating Plan and Budget for consideration by the Community and adoption by Council in May and June 2017.

You are invited to make your views known on the Draft Plan. You can do this preferably by making a written submission or by talking to the General Manager and Councillors.

Timetable & Submissions for Community Strategic Plan

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act, 1993, Council has placed the Draft Community Strategic Plan on public exhibition for twenty-eight (28) days.

30 March 2017      Public Notice of Draft Community Strategic Plan seeking submissions and comments from the community.

26 April 2017         Community submissions close after 28 days of public exhibition.

27 April 2017         Consideration of submissions and adoption of Community Strategic Plan at Council’s April meeting.

Members of the public are invited to inspect the draft plan at the following locations –

•             Bogan Shire Council Chambers

•             Bogan Shire Library

•             Via link: 2017/2027 Draft Community Strategic Plan

Written submissions marked “Draft Management Plan Submission” should be addressed to: -

General Manager

Bogan Shire Council

PO Box 221

NYNGAN NSW 2825

Local government is required by the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 to undertake disability inclusion action planning by 1 July 2017. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2020 is a standalone plan that a Council prepares.

The four key focus areas included in the Plan are:

1. Developing positive community attitudes and behaviours.
2. Creating Liveable Communities.
3. Supporting Access to meaningful employment.
4. Improve access to services through better systems and processes.

Significant community input has been incorporated into the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2020.

You are invited to make your views known on the Draft Plan. You can do this preferably by making a written submission or by talking to the General Manager and Councillors.

Timetable & Submissions for Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2020

In accordance with the requirements of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, Council has placed the Draft Community Strategic Plan on public exhibition for twenty-eight (28) days.

30 March 2017      Public Notice of Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan seeking submissions and comments from the community.

26 April 2017         Community submissions close after 28 days of public exhibition.

27 April 2017         Consideration of submissions and adoption of Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2020 at Council’s April meeting.

Members of the public are invited to inspect the draft plan at the following locations –

•             Bogan Shire Council Chambers

•             Bogan Shire Library

•             Via link Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2020

Written submissions marked “Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan Submission” should be addressed to: -

General Manager

Bogan Shire Council

PO Box 221

NYNGAN NSW 2825

Council is asking you, local business owners and managers what business skills and knowledge you are keen to acquire and develop via a new project called the Business Health Check.  This will enable Council to identify the specific training and skilling needs and interests of the local business community and in turn Council will work with training providers to facilitate the delivery of relevant training and/or courses locally.  In business, and as in life, we don’t know what we don’t know, and with this in mind the Business Health Check will help business owners and managers to identify not only where their strengths lie but where they may have unknown weaknesses or gaps in their business operations and management.

To deliver the Business Health Check, Council has engaged local economic development consultant, Alanna McHugh.  Alanna will be meeting one-on-one with interested local businesses the week of the 27^th of March to undertake a confidential Business Health Check.  There is no cost to participate and it will take approximately half an hour of your time.  If you would like to get involved or know of other local businesses that would please contact Alanna via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (02) 6833 9999, or contact Abigail McLaughlin at Council.  

Notice is hereby given of proposed amendments to the Bogan Development Control Plan 2012.

The amendment proposed affects the Plan relating to ‘General Housing & Ancillary Structures Development Controls’ on Pages 11 and 12 of the Plan and specifically alters the development of outbuildings (carports and sheds) relating to building size, height and setbacks in residential zones.

The proposed amendments to the Plan can be viewed at Council’s Office located at 81 Cobar Street or bu clicking the link below

All written submissions in relation to the proposed amendments to the Bogan Development Control Plan 2012 should be addressed to the General Manager, Derek Francis, and must be received on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 12 April 2017 by one of the following methods:

• In person – 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan
• Post - PO Box 221, Nyngan NSW 2825
• Email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - (02) 6835 9011

Your attention is drawn to the provision of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 which allows for possible access to certain public and personal documentation.

Should you require further information, please contact Council on (02) 6835 9000.

•  Bogan Shire Council Development Control Plan 2012 - Amended Draft v2

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

The next ordinary meeting of the Council will be held on Thursday 23 February 2017.

WATER RATES

Second quarter water accounts are due for payment on the 31st January, 2017. Please ensure if you are having trouble making payments that you contact Council’s Revenue Accountant, David Millar on 68359000.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

The Bogan Shire Council Early Learning Centre has re-opened for 2017. It is open Monday-Friday and offers a comprehensive early learning and care service for children aged 0-5. For enrolments or further information call in to the ELC at 32 Dandaloo St, or phone 68359038.

NYNGAN WASTE FACILITY

Opening hours for the Nyngan Waste Facility:

Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-12pm 2pm-4.30pm.

Saturday and Sunday: 7.30am-12pm 1pm-4.30pm.

CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday and public holidays.

Relevant charges and the use of vouchers are now in operation. If you have not received vouchers for your residential property or business, please contact Council on 6835 9000. Tenants should contact their landlord or agent to obtain vouchers.

Council appreciates the assistance from the community in using the Waste Facility efficiently by placing waste in the correct locations.

GRANTS AVAILABLE

Primary Producers in the Bogan Shire are now eligible to apply for Natural Disaster Relief Grants. The NSW Rural Assistance Authority is providing up to $15,000 for assistance to repair damage from the 2016 floods. Eligible costs include replacement pasture and fertiliser, repair and replacement of equipment, repairs to fencing, internal roads, dam walls, creek crossings, pumps, small motors etc. For further information go to www.raa.nsw.gov.au/assistance/natural-disaster-relief/grants-information-and-application-forms

Grants of up to $5000 are available for community groups which are keen to tackle litter in their area. Any community group can apply; scouts and guides, surf clubs, pony clubs, as well as the usual environmentally-focussed teams. For further information visit www.knswb.org.au/our-programs/community-litter-grants/ or call or call 02 8594 4000.

The John Wallis Foundation Small Grants Round is still open and closes on the 5 February 2017. This year the focus is on helping relieve social stress and disadvantage in rural and remote communities. The Grant guidelines and application form are available at www.johnwallisfoundation.org.au/the-foundations-works/

The Seniors Card Directory is now available you can pick one up at the front desk of the Bogan Shire Council, Bogan Shire Library, Nyngan Information Centre and the Mens Shed.

This online survey has been established by Regional Development Australia to allow everyone involved in the freight industry to provide information that is critical to increasing the governments understanding of the capability of the freight and logistics networks in the region, and especially which products are moved through the region and how.

To assist in this process all freight industry providers are invited to complete the attached survey, click on the link to complete:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2903023/RDAOranaFreightandLogisticscapability