Changing your future

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In a recent interview with the Central Desert Regional Council’s HR Manager - Debby Helfrich, and Director of Corporate Services - Rachel Wilson, we discover the remarkable initiatives undertaken by council and the truly unique experiences that come with working in this breath-taking location.

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.

Trevor chats to us about his exciting and varied career in the water industry, and why he believes that making a difference for his community is the biggest reward of all.

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.

Award-winning water engineer, Rachael Abberton's enthusiasm for Australia’s water industry is infectious, and clearly matched by the dedication to her work on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

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.