Southern Midlands Council

Southern Midlands Council The Southern Midlands Council is a rural local government authority in Tasmania, Australia. The area of the Municipality is 2561 square kilometres.

Welcome to the Southern Midlands of Tasmania – where traditional values meet forward-thinking ideas. The Southern Midlands Council was created on the 2nd April 1993 through the merging of the Municipalities of Oatlands, Green Ponds and the Northern wards of the Municipalities of Brighton and Richmond. The municipality has a population of approximately 6000 persons scattered throughout the district

, with approximately 3400 rateable properties. It traditionally has a rural based economy growing some of the world's best superfine wool. Tourism is now rising in importance. Towns and localities include Mangalore, Bagdad, Broadmarsh, Elderslie, Dysart, Kempton, Melton Mowbray, Mt Seymour, Oatlands, Tunbridge, Tunnack, Parattah, Woodsdale, Levendale, Runnymede, Colebrook, Campania and Rekuna. The Midland Highway (Heritage Highway) and the north-south rail route bisect the municipality. Many examples of 19th century architecture can be found in the area’s villages and rural districts, including convict-built grand Georgian rural homesteads and small workers’ cottages. The region was the first broadly settled area outside Hobart. Many of the earliest homesteads in the area exhibit fort-like features, which initially were a design response to the so-called “Black War” between Aboriginals and early settlers in the 1820s, and to the continuing high prevalence of bushrangers in subsequent eras. Many architectural gems can be found by exploring the municipality's back roads. Heritage landscapes abound, with many views largely as they were 150 years ago.

Lake Dulverton Water Changes - Public Information Session. We have added an additional drop-in session for Monday 7th S...
31/08/2026

Lake Dulverton Water Changes - Public Information Session. We have added an additional drop-in session for Monday 7th September 2026 from 3pm - 5pm at the Oatlands Council Chambers.

30/08/2026
21/08/2026

WOODSDALE HALL
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Woodsdale Community Memorial Hall Management Committee will be held on Monday, 14th September 2026 commencing at 7.00 p.m. at the Woodsdale Community Memorial Hall, 2310 Woodsdale Road, Woodsdale. All residents of the Southern Midlands Municipal area are invited to attend.

T Kirkwood
General Manager

https://www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au/positions-vacant/📢 We’re Hiring – Two Exciting Opportunities!Council currently h...
21/08/2026

https://www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au/positions-vacant/

📢 We’re Hiring – Two Exciting Opportunities!

Council currently has two positions available for people looking to join our team:

🔹 Development Services Officer
📍 Kempton Office
🕐 Permanent Part Time

🔹 Works Coordinator North
📍 Oatlands Works Depot
🕐 Full Time

Both roles offer an opportunity to contribute to our local community and make a difference through the important work of Council.

📄 How to Apply
Applications must address the selection criteria outlined in the relevant Position Description and include details of your relevant experience, along with the contact details of two work-related referees.

⏰ Applications close at 4.00pm, Monday 7 September 2026.

Applications should be marked “Confidential” and addressed to:

Andrew Benson
Deputy General Manager / Director Community & Corporate Development to PO Box 21, Oatlands, Tas, 7120 or via email to [email protected]

👉 Interested in joining the team? Check out the Position Descriptions and submit your application before the closing date by selecting the link below.

https://www.southernmidlands.tas.gov.au/positions-vacant/

Southern Midlands Councils has a small team (approximately 50 FTE) of people who work with the General Manager in providing services to the Community of the Southern Midlands local government area. To provide the best value in performing the required roles and responsibilities for our Community, thi...

*** Update Owners Found ***Impounded from the Midland Highway Dysart. Male Maltese type dog. If you are the owner/s or...
21/08/2026

*** Update Owners Found ***

Impounded from the Midland Highway Dysart. Male Maltese type dog. If you are the owner/s or know who the owner/s may be, please contact Councils Animal Management Officer during normal business hours on 6254 5050.

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71 High Street
Oatlands, TAS
7120

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+61362545000

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