Pyrenees Shire Council

It was great to have Victorian Local Government Minister Nick Staikos and Ripon MLA Martha Haylett visit the Beaufort Community Resource Centre today to discuss important issues with Pyrenees Shire Council Mayor Cr Damian Ferrari and CEO Jim Nolan, including waste management, financial sustainability, emergency management and the ESVF. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the needs of our community and working towards solutions together. #CommunityEngagement #LocalGovernment #WorkingTogether 🏛️🤝

A very big thank you to outgoing Mayors Cr Grace La Vella Central Goldfields Shire Council, Cr Don Henderson Hepburn Shire Council, Cr Paul Tatchell Moorabool Shire Council and Cr Tanya Kehoe Pyrenees Shire Council for their leadership and dedication over the past term. Your commitment to your communities and the #GBAC region has made a real difference. We also look forward to warmly welcoming the newly elected Mayors to our GBAC Committee meeting next month. Together, we will continue advocating for investment and initiatives that benefit our region. #GBAC #WesternVictoria #RegionalVictoria #LocalGovernment #CommunityLeadership #Advocacy

Congratulations to Cr Damian Ferrari, newly elected Mayor of Pyrenees Shire Council. It's great to have you join the GBAC Committee, and we look forward to working with you in 2026. #GBAC #RuralVictoria #LocalGovernment https://bit.ly/4qSHrhJ

We were honoured to attend this forum and to help develop strong partnerships with DJARRA across Dja Dja Wurrung Country. #Djaara #PyreneesShireCouncil #partnerships

Have your say on the future of economic development in Pyrenees Shire! 🌟 Pyrenees Shire Council is seeking your feedback on priorities such as infrastructure, workforce, local supply, sustainability, and tourism as part of the development of an Economic Development and Investment Attraction Strategy for the next five years. Take part in our short, confidential survey at pyrenees.vic.gov.au before Friday 12 December and help shape the growth of jobs, business, and investment in our community. Your opinion matters! #PyreneesShire #EconomicDevelopment #InvestmentAttraction #CommunityFeedback

It’s been a busy time for the GBAC Committee, with another valuable meeting held this week with The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Government Services, Treaty and First Peoples, Women and Prevention of Family Violence, and Terry Garwood, Deputy Secretary, First Peoples–State Relations. With the state government's recent Treaty announcement and digital connectivity remaining a key GBAC priority, there was plenty to discuss. Key topics included: * Accessible and dependable digital connectivity across the GBAC region * Supporting First Nations peoples' digital inclusion * Progress on state and local Treaty, including truth telling and the role of councils GBAC continues to work with all levels of government to support the needs of our growing regional communities. #GBAC #RegionalVictoria #RuralVictoria #RegionalConnectivity #DigitalConnectivity #Treaty #TruthTelling #ConnectingVictoria #VicGov Ballarat City Council, Central Goldfields Shire Council, Golden Plains Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council and Pyrenees Shire Council

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team! We're looking for a motivated individual to take on the role of Manager Works, overseeing various essential operations to benefit the community. If you're interested, head to pyrenees.vic.gov.au to find the position description and submit your application before 12pm on Wednesday 19 November 2025. We can't wait to hear from you! #JoinOurTeam #ManagerWorks #JobOpportunity

GBAC welcomed Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny to Ballarat Town Hall to discuss how state and local governments can work together on key issues, including housing, critical infrastructure, and managing population growth. The Minister invited feedback from the Committee, with GBAC's six regional councils committed to collectively shaping the planning and development outcomes for the region. Read the full media release: https://bit.ly/49gML8k #GBAC #RegionalVictoria #RuralVictoria #PlanningVictoria #Housing #InfrastructurePlanning Ballarat City Council, Central Goldfields Shire Council, Golden Plains Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Pyrenees Shire Council

We're pleased to report that Mayor Tanya Kehoe and senior Council representatives recently met with the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission to discuss the distribution of its grants and other important factors affecting our financial sustainability. In this financial year, Council will receive $7.386 million in grants, which is a significant portion of our annual income and crucial for providing essential services to our community. We will continue to work diligently to ensure these funds are used effectively and efficiently. #financialsustainability #grants #communityservices #localgovernment"

Are you a computer whiz? Do you know IT like the back of your hand? We're looking for an Information and Communication Technology Officer! Permanent Full time Band 4 - (Salary range $72,197 - $76,902 p/a incl. RDO) + Super Applications for this position close at 9am, Monday 10 November 2025. Go to www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au to apply!