Careers at Council

Thinking about where to start your career? 👀

There's a common assumption that the best path starts in a big city. But for early-career professionals, regional councils are quietly offering something that's hard to find anywhere else - real responsibility, faster progression, and work you can actually see making a difference.

We've put together 5 reasons why starting your career with a regional council might be the smartest move you make.

🔗https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/5-reasons-to-start-your-career-with-a-regional-council/

A finance career in local government gives you the rare chance to apply your skills in a way that genuinely matters - where the numbers you work with translate into real impact for your community 🧡

Not all finance roles look the same. For 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀, it goes well beyond balancing budgets, with decisions that directly influence a growing community.

From starting out straight after school to leading a finance function she helped build, Hayley’s story shows what a career in local government can offer - real responsibility, continuous growth, and work that genuinely matters.

If you’re curious about where a finance career could take you, this is worth a read.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/the-responsibility-behind-the-numbers/

💡 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲? A lot of young Australians are asking a bigger question right now — not just "what pays well?" but "does what I do actually matter?"

Our latest blog explores why local government might be one of the most underrated answers to that question.

👉 Read it here:

What kind of career feels worth it right now? - Careers at Council There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much, but from feeling like nothing you do really moves the needle.

JOBS FOCUS! Trades roles in local government 🔧 🛣️ ⚡ 🪛 🚧 🪚

Councils look after thousands of kilometres of roads, footpaths, bridges, cycleways, and buildings. Keeping that infrastructure in great shape takes skilled tradespeople working to deliver for their communities every day.

Roles requiring trade qualifications include: Automotive mechanics, Heavy vehicle mechanics, Engineering fabrication, Mechanical fitters, Carpenters, Concreters, Electricians, Painter/Decorators, and Plumber/Drainer/Gas fitters.

Got a trade qualification? Put your skills to work for the place you call home. Explore roles today: https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/jobs/?query=trade&category=&type=&state_2=

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work - a reminder that everyone deserves to come home safely at the end of the day.

Across local government, many roles operate in environments that are unpredictable, physical, and at times high-risk - from frontline crews and waste teams to rangers, parks staff, and community workers.

Behind it all are workplace health and safety professionals working to identify risks, strengthen systems, and support safer outcomes across councils.

Today is about recognising all of them - and the role local government plays in protecting the people who keep our communities running.

Devika Mudaliar and Aurora Domingo from Careers at Council spent Thursday at NSW’s Riverstone High School careers expo.

The Careers at Council treats 🍬🍭 drew students in, but it was the conversation around real impact, purpose, and the opportunities available in local government that held their attention!

It’s great to see the team helping to build a future-ready local government workforce, connecting young talent with meaningful career pathways and opening the door to long-term opportunities.