In a recent interview with Careers at Council, Ballina Shire Council’s General Manager, Paul Hickey, and Manager of People and Culture, Fran Summerfield, shared insights into the council's commitment to diversity, innovation, and its range of work opportunities.

On 1st May 2024, Careers at Council hosted our inaugural Careers at Council Jobs Summit, bringing together industry experts and local government professionals from across Australia. The summit offered a platform for participants to gain insights into population and workforce trends, identify opportunities for local government to better engage with different groups in the labour…

Understanding and addressing the needs of graduates entering the workforce is essential for councils to attract, engage, and retain young talent. Here are some valuable insights and actionable strategies drawn from data collected by Prosple, the Careers at Council Jobs Summit, and SEEK Grad. TIMING & RECRUITMENT PEAKS Insight: In Australia, job applications have surged…

We caught up with Dubbo Regional Council’s People and Culture Team Leader - Mardi Stiles, and CEO - Murray Wood, to discuss the breadth of opportunities, evolving workplace culture and diversity of workforce that make Dubbo Regional Council a compelling destination to enjoy a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

Local Government Management Solutions is fully owned and operated by Local Government NSW, a peak body representing all councils across NSW. LGMS has compiled a report that combines insights from our annual LGNSW HR Metrics survey and industry research on workforce trends. The data and insights in this report will help councils gain an understanding…

Careers at Council recently met with North Burnett Regional Council’s Kim Mahoney, General Manager - Corporate and Community, and Kathleen Huth, People and Performance Manager, to talk about the unique lifestyle and breadth of opportunities on offer at North Burnett Regional Council.

The Labour Market Update is a quarterly report that provides information about issues affecting the Australian labour market. The March 2024 update highlights: The Australian labour market displayed remarkable resilience over the March quarter 2024, with supporting data from the ABS, along with JSA data (IVI, REOS). The variation in recruitment activity at the regional…

Population growth hotspots can now be identified faster than ever in Australia, with the Regional Movers Index, developed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The Regional Movers Index presents fresh analysis of movements between Australia’s regions and capital cities. The Index updates the trend identified in the RAI’s 2019…

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.

The Planning Institute of Australia’s Planners in Australia: State of the Profession Report aims to provide a closer understanding of the planning profession. The report relies largely on data collected from the ABS 2021 Census regarding the occupation of ‘Urban and Regional Planners’ (‘Planners’), along with other data from a PIA-conducted survey of planners, Jobs…

The 2022 Local Government Workforce Skills and Capability Survey report was funded by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, and delivered in conjunction with ALGA and its member associations. The survey was sent to all Australian councils and updates a previous local government workplace survey undertaken in 2018. These survey results show…