The cuttlefish have started to arrive

Great news - there have been reports of cuttlefish arriving at the Black Point Dive Site 😍🦑.

As the temperature of the water starts to drop, the numbers are expected to increase as the Cuttlefish make their way to the dive site at Point Lowly to mate and reproduce.

There are several ways that you can view the majestic cuttlefish and their amazing light displays, both in and out of the water.

Contact the team at the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre to find out how and for booking information.

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Our open spaces team out and about looking after our city

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Congratulations to Kathy Jarrett

A research project aimed at revitalising Whyalla and capitalising on the proposed multi-billion-dollar hydrogen and renewable energy investment has been launched by Council in collaboration with the University of South Australia.

City of Whyalla Director of Corporate Services Kathy Jarrett, will devote one day a week over the next six months identifying how the city can embrace a positive future.

Ms Jarrett has been appointed UniSA’s inaugural Industry Fellow, a new research position created by the University to help SA’s regional cities thrive.

In Whyalla’s case, the mission is ’to think constructively about the past, gain optimism and hope for the future and, as a result, gain greater happiness in the present’.

Whyalla has plenty of reasons to be optimistic following the recent announcement by the SA Government to build a $593 million green hydrogen hub near the city.

Read the full article online here.

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Community consultation

Annual Business Plan and Budget

Are you interested in how your rates are used to improve your community? Are you keen to have your say and help shape our city’s future? Then we want to hear from you! We are seeking your feedback on this year’s draft budget, which focuses on maintaining existing services and assets, while factoring in once-in-a-generation high inflation levels leading to increasing costs.

Visit the council website to learn more, access the entire draft document, and find out how you can have your say.

Community consultation is open from Thursday 27 April to Friday 19 May. Feedback can be provided by:

• Attending the final Community Information Sessions at the Mount Laura Homestead Museum Building (Ekblom Street) at 6pm on Tuesday 2 May or 6pm on Tuesday 16 May
• Completing a written submission via council’s public consultation website
• Emailing council@whyalla.sa.gov.au
• Writing to: PO Box 126 Whyalla SA 5600
• Providing a verbal submission at the May council meeting (from 5.30pm Monday 15 May)

Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents

The ‘Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents’ has been revised using the LGA template to incorporate changed provisions and enable Council to meet statutory requirements under section 92 of the Local Government Act 1999.

Visit the council website to view the draft document and have your say.

Community consultation is open now until Friday 26 May. Feedback can be provided by:

• Completing a written submission via council’s public consultation website
• Emailing council@whyalla.sa.gov.au
• Writing to: PO Box 126 Whyalla SA 5600

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Waste education

Council’s Waste Officer Charuka and Project and Contract Support Officer Jo-Anne recently held a Waste Education session for the Whyalla Probus Club.

The information session included information about responsible disposal of waste with practical tips on which bin to use when.

If you would like a waste education session for your group or organisation, please contact Council on 8640 3444 or email council@whyalla.sa.gov.au

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Congratulations to our UniSA Graduates

On Friday 5 May the University of South Australia Whyalla Campus held their 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the Middleback Arts Centre.

Congratulations to all students who graduated this year, including Whyalla City Council Senior Building Surveyor Nadene Denton, who accepted her Graduate Certificate of Building Surveying.

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Welcome to the team!

Welcome to the team Craig Inglis! Craig joins the depot team in the role of Civil Coordinator.

Craig brings a wealth of experience in the civil, logistics, Local Government and Work Health Safety fields from his previous roles working with BIS and GFG.

If you see Craig out and about, please say hello 👋.

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UNBROKEN 2: the art of surviving and thriving after domestic abuse

Twenty two incredible women with lived experienced with domestic and family violence have participated in a program to support surviving, and the thriving after, and through their experiences.

An exhibition opening was well attended at the Middleback Arts Centre on Saturday 6 May to officially open the exhibition. The exhibition will be on display at the Middleback Arts Centre until the end of May.

Council is honoured to support this incredible program.

Celebrating SA History Festival month

May is South Australian History Festival month and to celebrate we are providing FREE access to the Whyalla Maritime Museum and gardens from the 8-14 May 2023.

As part of the South Australian History Festival, ‘The Largest Ships in the Southern Hemisphere: Whyalla Shipyards in the 1970’s’ display will also be available for viewing in the museum.

To find out more about what is happen for SA History Month read the full article here

Employment opportunities

If you want to be part of a progressive and passionate organisation committed to making the City of Whyalla a great place to live, work and relax, then joining the Whyalla City Council is the right career move for you.

When you join our team, you’ll make a difference and help shape the City's future.

We currently have two vacancies – Open Spaces Coordinator and Municipal Employee- Infrastructure.

Take a look below and visit the Employment Opportunities webpage to find out more.

Building Assessment Officer

The position is responsible for development application assessment against legislative requirements in an efficient, effective and timely manner.
The Building Assessment Officer will assist the Senior Building Officer with compliance inspections and enforcement relating to unauthorised building work.

A key focus is also delivering excellent customer experience practices when interacting with the public regarding building development enquiries.

To find out more and apply visit the website
Applications for this role close 9.00am Wednesday 31 May 2023.

Municipal Employee – Infrastructure

Do you enjoy working outdoors and doing manual work?
Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind carer opportunity to work for a diverse Council that is committed to growing and developing our employees?
Here is your chance to become a member of the Infrastructure Operations unit and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of Whyalla’s public amenities.

To find out more and apply visit the website.
Applications for this role close 9.00am Monday 22 May 2023.