Careers at Council

03/06/2026

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 🧡

21/05/2026

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/

18/05/2026

💡 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:

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.

14/05/2026

🔔 Don't miss out on 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. Sign up for job alerts on careersatcouncil.com.au and be the first to know when new positions are posted - delivered straight to your inbox.

Whether you're actively looking or just keeping an eye out, it takes less than a minute to set up.

👉 Register now: https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/jobs/

07/05/2026

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=

27/04/2026

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.

25/04/2026

Today, we pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Lest we forget.

23/04/2026

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.

22/04/2026

If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking “I could’ve answered that better”… this one’s worth a read.

The STAR method is a simple framework that helps you structure clear, confident answers to behavioural interview questions.

Instead of rambling or second-guessing, you’re giving interviewers exactly what they’re looking for - real examples of how you think, act, and solve problems.

A quick read, but one that can genuinely change how you show up in interviews: https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/the-star-method-your-key-to-interview-success/

16/04/2026

From combining study with real-world experience to becoming NSW’s first Fresh Start Program graduate, Will Black’s journey at Ballina Shire Council shows what’s possible when councils invest early in talent.

If you’ve ever wondered what a career in local government finance actually looks like day to day - this is a good place to start.

Read Will’s story and see where a similar pathway could take you: https://www.careersatcouncil.com.au/a-fresh-start-and-a-bright-future/