Candidate Campaign Insights

Introducing Emma Oxley, Visitor Information Centre Officer at Oberon Council Read on and discover what Emma enjoys about her role at Oberon Council, and what surprised her the most when she began working for local government after completing her university studies. Q. What bought you to Oberon and this role at Council? A. I actually…

Introducing Edward Paterson, Manager Strategic Planning at Kiama Municipal Council Read on to discover more about Edward’s career background, his broad role and the significant project he undertook that will help shape the future of the Kiama region. Q. What is your career background and what led you to Kiama? A. I attended the University…

Introducing Paul Edwards – Team Leader Work Health & Safety at Snowy Monaro Regional Council. We recently caught up with Paul to discuss his move to the spectacular Snowy Monaro region in NSW, and his career pivot to a new challenge in local government. Q. You’re new to this beautiful region. Can you tell us…

Introducing Becky Saywell, Communications Manager – City of Palmerston Sixteen years ago, Becky Saywell’s career in Tourism brought her to the vast and magnificent Northern Territory. Based in Brisbane at the time, Becky had the opportunity to travel to the region and discover more about the amazing location she was selling. And once she did,…

Introducing Brooke Heath, Digital Engagement and Marketing Coordinator at MidCoast Council New to Local Government, marketing professional Brooke Health talks to us about what led her to MidCoast Council, her observations of working in a council environment and her aspirations for the council’s newly formed Digital Engagement and Marketing department. Q. Are you able to…

Introducing Maree Knight and Georgia Exton – Moree Plains Shire Council The Shire of Moree Plains, located on the New South Wales and Queensland border, is one of the largest Local Government areas within New South Wales. Moree Plains Shire Council Library staff members Maree Knight and Georgia Exton have both recently finished their probationary periods, and chat to…

We recently caught up with James Allan, Construction Overseer for Bathurst Regional Council to find out more about his journey from Labourer, to overseeing the construction and maintenance of the bridge, drainage and road infrastructure for the entire Bathurst region. Read on and be inspired by James’s astounding career journey, discover why he believes local…

Q&A with Mike Collett, Arborist – Orange City Council With its spectacular tree-lined streets, European-themed parklands, and stunning array of native Australian tress, Orange provides an inspired workplace for Arborist, Mike Collett. We recently caught up with Mike and discussed his journey to NSW’s Central West region, and why he believes local government is the…

Q&A with Hannah Booth, Records and Communications Co-Ordinator, Oberon Council. Meet Hannah Booth, a self-described born and bred Central West girl who has found her place in Local Government. Q. Can you describe your career background and what led you to Oberon Council? A. I’m from Bathurst originally, and after I got my Advanced Diploma…

Introducing Jon Shillito, Director – Environment, Tourism and Economic Development, Lachlan Shire Council. When Jon Shillito’s career journey brought him back to Local Government after several years working in the private sector, he immediately noticed the increased level of community engagement through the integrated planning and reporting requirements and the development of community strategic plans.…