Hornsby Shire forms part of the Northern Suburbs, being located approximately 25 kilometres north of Sydney CBD.

The Shire is bound by Wisemans Ferry and the Hawkesbury River to the North; Cowan Creek to the East; the M2 Motorway and parts of Ku-ring-gai Council area; City of Ryde and City of Parramatta to the South; and the Hills Shire to the West. We are known as the ‘Bushland Shire’ with 70 per cent of our local government area characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. Of the remaining land, 10 per cent is zoned and used for urban purposes, 15 per cent is used for rural purposes and 5 per cent is for open spaces.

Our community values the variety of landscapes throughout the Shire, which is shaped by our natural environment, population growth, housing and employment opportunities. The Shire continues to change, evolve and grow to cater to the changing needs of the community.

Some of the major challenges ahead include climate change, traffic congestion, economic and technological changes, the rate of population growth and the social makeup of the community. These challenges are not unique to our area and all of Sydney is under pressure to address them.

If you want to work in a dynamic, fair and flexible environment and play a part in making a real difference to people’s lives, joining Hornsby Shire Council might be the right career move for you.

We are an employer of choice and take pride in our values and work collaboratively in serving our community. A job at Council could mean you make a difference in our community, work to protect and enhance the environment or gain skills that are in demand nationally and internationally.

Hornsby Shire Council aims to be an employer of choice, offering many benefits to our valued staff that include:

• Career development opportunities;
• Study assistance;
• Competitive salaries;
• Great work/life balance;
• Flex-time or rostered days off;
• Apprenticeships;
• Active social club;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Scheme;
• Motor Vehicle Novated Leasing for staff.