We caught up with Ben Pilipowski, Community Development Project Administrator at the City of Ryde, 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.

David talk to us about his impressive career journey, the changes he’s experienced, the challenges he’s faced, and the importance he places in talking-up a Building Surveying career path to our future generation.

Lara began her career in building surveying as a cadet, and having achieved her first level of accreditation, she’s now looking to the future and the next stage of her career.

Learn about what started Blake’s love of horticulture, where a humble $20 note fits into his inspiring career story, and why he couldn’t think of anywhere he’d rather be – leading the team that cares for the green spaces in the City of Perth.

Andrea's passion for helping others has brought her back to the community she grew up in. Read on to discover what she enjoys and finds most rewarding about her role in local government.

Ruth’s incredible planning career spans three decades and two hemispheres. Read on to discover how her experience in local government and her love for the environment have brought her back to regional Australia.

Noel chats to us about his time in the army, his decision to leave, and the skills that he developed while serving that have been critical to his success in local government.

Gaya talks to us about her remarkable career journey, and why she believes that once you’ve experienced an IT role in local government, you won’t want to work anywhere else!

We caught up with Michelle from Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Council to discuss her 23-year career at council, her love of libraries, and the sense of fulfilment she feels in her role every day.

Amy chats to us about how a chance phone call to her local council set her career on a path she hadn’t imagined, and shares what she finds most challenging and rewarding about her role.