Why Work in Local Government?

There are many benefits of working in Local Government - the following are just a few:

 

Community Engagement

 

…you'll work closely with the local community, respond to their needs and provide them with real solutions - you'll really make a difference

 

Diversity

 

…no work day will be the same, and you'll find many opportunities to multiskill

 

Friendships

 

…you'll meet people that will become friends for life

 

Job Flexibility

 

…you'll be able to move freely within the industry and around the State

 

Job Security

 

…your job will be secure and you'll enjoy flexible annual leave, long service leave and superannuation schemes

 

Leadership

 

…opportunities to lead and manage will be there if you want them

 

Lifestyle

 

…your new direction will really improve your quality of life

 

Professional Development

 

…you'll always be encouraged to undertake further education and training, so you will continually develop new skills and expertise

 

Promotion

 

…your advancement options will be very broad, and in some areas your merit-based promotion may come sooner than you expect

 

Support

 

…there are professional associations that will support your training and provide you with opportunities to continually expand your skills and experience

 

Travel

 

…you will be in demand throughout Australia and even overseas, so your opportunities to travel will increase

 

Variety

 

…the work is varied and spans many professional and trade areas

 

Workplace

 

…it's a dynamic, fair and flexible work environment

 

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