The City of Launceston is the largest local government authority in Tasmania, with a fixed asset position exceeding $1.5 billion.
The Council directly employs more than 600 staff, servicing approximately 80,000 direct municipal residents and the wider Launceston region’s population of 150,000+ people.
Council-owned & operated facilities include:
• Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery (Inveresk & Royal Park)
• City of Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre
• Launceston Waste Transfer Centre
• Carr Villa Memorial Park
• Launceston Visitor Information Centre
The City of Launceston is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive organisation that's creative and sustainable. We work together to deliver quality and innovative services to our community.
Our Values:
- Our people matter
- We care about our community
- We bring an open mind
- We go home safe and well
Devonport City Council is committed to excellence in Local Government through the responsive, cost effective and equitable provision of services to the City and the enhancement of the quality of life of its residents.
Devonport City Council will endeavour to:
Initiate and maintain programs and services which will meet the aspirations of its residents.
Ensure that the programs and services are provided in an effective, efficient and equitable manner.
Provide sufficient and appropriate financial and human resources to enable the programs and services to be undertaken.
Promote the physical, economic, social and political well being of the city and its residents.
Improve communications with, and encourage the participation of the community in Council activities.