With a career spanning over 20 years, Clare shares her journey from federal government roles to her current position at council. She discusses the importance of emergency management, the challenges of her role, and offers insights for those considering a career in this vital field.

Careers at Council recently met with Colac Otway Shire Council CEO, Anne Howard, and People and Culture Manager, Danny Milincic to discover more about living in such a unique location and building a career at Colac Otway Shire Council.

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.

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.

We met with Mitchell Gormley, winner of the Water Industry Operators’ Association of Australia (WIOA) Young Operator of the Year award, to discover what led him to North Burnett Regional Council, and why he recommends local government to anyone considering their next career move.

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.

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.

With a career spanning 20 years, Claire Cam chats to us about her career journey, what her current role entails and what keeps her engaged and energised two decades on.

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.

Kelly Minors, NSW/ACT Young Operator of the Year, chats to Careers at Council about he role as a Water & Sewer Operator and why she believes local government is the perfect career choice if you love variety and challenge.

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.

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.