Introducing Polly Makim, Senior Projects Engineer at Mosman Council. FAR MORE THAN ROADS AND STORMWATER From starting as a Graduate Traffic Engineer over 14 years ago, Polly Makim has worked in nearly every Engineering role on offer within Sydney’s Mosman Council. Today she is a Senior Projects Engineer, overseeing major projects within the area and…

You can’t help but be inspired when you meet Linda Horswell, Manager Library Services, Mosman Library. With a career history spanning academic and local government libraries both here in Australia and England; including the University of NSW Library, and the UK Institute of Management Library – Linda’s passion for libraries goes far beyond books. For…

Q&A with Vin Fordham Lamont, CEO, Shire of Carnamah Nestled in the Mid-West of Western Australia, just two hours from Perth, and 90kms from the coast, the Shire of Carnamah is home to a community of 548 residents. We recently caught up with the Shire’s CEO, Vin Forham Lamont to explore his career in local…

Athalia Bassett, Childcare Educator at Brookvale Children’s Centre In the first five years of life, access to quality childcare education is a key factor in achieving the best possible outcomes for a child. Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, Northern Beaches is home to over 17,500 0–5-year-olds. Ensuring these children all start life well, regardless of…

Water and Wastewater Team – Yass Valley Council Meet Kuga Kugaprasatham and Aaron Shepherd from Yass Valley Council’s Water and Wastewater team. Along with their colleagues, Kuga and Aaron are responsible for delivering a clean, regular water supply and effective waste services to the 16,000 residents of Yass Valley. ALL HAND’S-ON DECK TO DELIVER A…

A career journey guided by an unwavering drive to serve. In 1999, The Australian Defence Force (ADF) was deployed to Indonesian-occupied East Timor as the leading force in The United Nations-mandated ‘International Force East Timor’. For Kate Jessep, Uralla Shire Council’s General Manager, this deployment was the pinnacle of her Military career. Serving with the…

Navigating your career journey with local government just got easier. Careers at Council is your local government career hub. Designed to make your search easier, it gathers everything you need to know about a career in local government into one place. In April, we launched a new and improved version of careersatcouncil.com.au, making it simpler…

Q&A with Conrad Webb, Manager Enterprise Risk Systems – Hawkesbury City Council How long have you worked for Hawkesbury City Council? Nearly a year, although it feels longer – people have been so welcoming. Now I’ve worked in every tier of Government; Federal, State and now Local. I was even in the Navy for 15…

Yes, says Mark Bransdon, Learning and Development Officer – People and Performance, Campbelltown City Council. What was your background in the Defence Force? I enlisted into the Australian Regular Army in July 1997 (Infantry). During my 22 plus years, I was posted to two regular Battalions (5/7 RAR and 5 RAR), three reserve Battalions, as…

Nicole Wilson’s role is all about planning for the future. And she loves it. As Manager Integrated Planning for Western Australia’s Shire of Murray, Nicole develops the strategic community plans and corporate business plans needed to ensure the Council delivers the best outcomes for the community – today, and for years to come. When Nicole…

Mick De Groot, Asset Manager at Gunnedah Shire Council shares why he feels Defence personnel are a good fit for Local Government. What’s your role at Council? I am currently employed as the Technical Officer for Gunnedah Shire Council Public Halls and Centres. This includes managing Affordable Social Housing for Low Income Earners, licencing for…

Q&A with Aimee Hunt, Payroll/HR Officer – Narromine Shire Council We recently caught up with Payroll/HR Officer, Aimee Hunt and talked to her about her role, and what she enjoys about working at Narromine Shire Council. Read on and discover what’s kept her at Council for over 10 years.  Q. Prior to starting with Narromine…