Q&A with Kaela Valle, People & Culture Advisor, Upper Hunter Shire Council Sometimes the most rewarding careers begin with taking a chance on something new. For Kaela Valle, stepping outside her comfort zone opened the door to new opportunities, professional growth and a rewarding career in local government. After transitioning from the Early Childhood Education…

Hayley Ross has built her finance career in local government, where the work is about more than numbers. In this Q&A, she shares her path to becoming Manager Finance at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, and why the role continues to feel meaningful.

William Black became the first graduate in NSW to complete the NSW Government’s Fresh Start Program, an initiative designed to help councils build the next generation of local government professionals through funded apprenticeships, traineeships, and cadetships. Click to learn more.

Canet Vas, Finance Data and Systems Lead at City of Palmerston, manages budgets, financial reporting, and the systems that keep council finances running - all with a clear focus: using public money wisely for public good. Click to read more.

Careers at Council caught up with Connar Vitnell, Building Surveyor at Goulburn Mulwaree Council to learn more about his role, training pathway, and why Goulburn is a great place to build a career.

We recently met with Lawi Too, Aboriginal Environmental Health Program Officer at Shire of Halls Creek, to hear about his journey, the highs, and the challenges of remote public health, and what makes regional Australia a rewarding place to work.

We chat to Deborah Geary, Senior Horticulturist at Woollahra Municipal Council, about her inspiring journey into horticulture, her passion for creating beautiful public spaces, and the joy she finds in working outdoors.

With a career grounded in fostering inclusivity and community engagement, Jennie Dang from City of Ryde talks to us about her career journey, the projects she leads, and how she strives to make a lasting impact on the lives in her community.

Jessica Colless brings a vibrant blend of skills and passion to her role as Team Leader of Engagement & Culture. In this article, she shares insights into her career, and how her experiences have shaped her approach to her work.

We caught up with Ben Pilipowski, Community Development Project Administrator, to discuss his experiences, the support systems in place at the City of Ryde, and his message to other councils about the importance of inclusion.

From Adrian’s early days working outdoors on the roads of Balranald, to his current role as General Manager of Federation Council – his story is one of hard work, determination, and a commitment to continuous learning. Read on and learn more about Adrian’s remarkable career path.

Mark chats to us about his career journey and why he believes a local government career as a Building Surveyor is the ideal choice if you’re looking for flexibility, diversity of work and plenty of opportunity.

Baz takes us through his journey to becoming a building surveyor, sharing with us what he enjoys the most about his role, and why he loves the pace of living and working in the Central West.

We chat to Maharlia Pakoti, Building Technical Officer at Yarra City Council, about her long-held passion for the building industry, and what she finds the most rewarding about her career.

We chat to Lara about her career journey from event planning to building surveying in the beautiful Central West region of NSW. Read on to discover what inspired Lara’s change of direction, and what excites her the most about the future.