Careers at Hume

Welcome to Hume City Council

Situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, including the region's first inhabitants, the Gunung-Willam Balluk clan, Hume City boasts a rich history that stretches back over 40,000 years.

Located just 15 kilometres north of Melbourne's city centre, Hume City stands out as one of Australia's fastest growing and most culturally diverse communities.

Together we plan, shape, and protect Hume City to enhance the liveability for current and future communities.

We are an employer of choice for more than 1,700 people across a wide range of professions. Our enthusiastic, professional, and progressive team have as a genuine commitment to meeting the needs of its community, with the delivery of more than 100 different services for our community. 

Hume City Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe Employer. As such, we are committed to providing and promoting a work environment which embraces diversity and inclusion by embedding the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) into every work practice.

Explore our current opportunities and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us:

Current opportunities


Our values

Our Hume Values guide the work we do and ensure that our community and customers are front and centre.

  • We're better, everyday
  • We're in it together
  • We show up
  • All for Hume
We're better, every day - Hume Values
We're in it together - Hume Values
We show up - Hume Values
All for Hume - Hume Values

Our team

At Hume City Council, we deliver over 100 services to our vibrant and diverse community. Be part of a team that is working to shape positive and sustainable outcomes for our growing community.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at Hume

We value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment for our people.

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Employment Pathways

We have a wide range of on-the-job learning opportunities to help provide students with an employment pathway.

Employment pathways

Work experience students sitting at the mayors desk.

Hear from our employees

"After more than 30 years at Hume City Council, I can confidently say it's an amazing place to work. I love my job, whether it's facilitating early years programs, reaching out to schools, or supporting the social media team. My days are never boring! We have a supportive team with a shared commitment to the community." 

– Josie Mitzi, Librarian Technician

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