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.

Matt talks to us about his move to the central west and takes us through his astounding career journey - one that proves that in local government, if you’re willing to learn and work hard, anything is possible!

Renae chats to us about her six and a half years at council, the roles she’s had, what she loves about her current job and why she believes a local government traineeship is a great option for school-leavers.

We caught up with Dale to discuss her career journey, including her switch from private practice into local government accounting, and what it is she loves about her current role at Cabonne Shire Council.

Mel chats to Careers at Council about her move to local government and the work she's doing to help Yarra City Council reach its ambitious net zero carbon emission target by 2030.

As the shire’s recently appointed CEO, Steve has a clear direction for the region that is ambitious and inspiring. We recently talked to Steve about his vision and the career journey that led him to WA.

Twin brothers Tom and Ben Schneider are proud locals and thanks to the apprenticeships they undertook with Lockhart Shire Council, they’ve been able to make a life in the region they love.

We caught up with Daniella to discuss her career journey from retail to local government, how last year’s lockdowns helped progress her career, and what it is she finds most rewarding about her role.