Your future, your community
Local Government operates at the heart of our communities. The work it does is vital to the future success of our regions and our people.
Councils and Shires are responsible for everything from managing major assets such as airports, engineering roads and bridges, ensuring environmental sustainability, planning housing and open spaces, developing local tourism initiatives, running leisure facilities and community programmes, and much more.
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Find your place in Local Government
It takes thousands of dedicated people, with diverse skills and backgrounds to accomplish the work of local government.
This is reflected in the variety, and number of jobs on offer in Councils and Shires across Australia. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s endless opportunities to make a real difference to your career, and your community with Local Government.
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The scale and diversity of work on offer in Local Government is impressive.
And what’s even more impressive is the direct and positive impact this work has on the communities we serve.
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Discover the job opportunities available right now in Councils across Australia. Browse by job type, department, Council or location to find your perfect role, and apply online.
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