Careers at Council
Each day the work you’ll do will improve the wellbeing of some of our most vulnerable residents. From working with people with disabilities or the elderly, to supporting migrants and refugees, your role will make a real difference to those who need our support the most.
Helping to provide a range of services that value and support children, families, parents, grandparents and carers can be one of the most fulfilling career areas within Local Government.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Arts (Social Policy/Sociology), Education and Nursing. Those looking to work with children and/or young people will need to check requirements for obtaining Working with Children Checks (WWCC) or Police Checks in their state or territory. All states and territories have legislation providing for child-related employment pre-screening with specific requirements to be met.
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications are required for roles in childcare, in particular:
Youth services support the growth, development and education of Australian youth by offering access to a network of young people, youth advisors and a safe place outside of home and school.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Social Policy/Sociology). Those looking to work with children and/or young people will need to check requirements for obtaining Working with Children Checks (WWCC) or Police Checks in their state or territory. All states and territories have legislation providing for child-related employment pre-screening with specific requirements to be met.
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
With an ageing population in Australia, the role that councils play in supporting elderly people in their community is becoming increasingly important.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Social Policy/Sociology).
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
One of our key aims is to ensure that services are accessible to all members of the community. This means providing a variety of programs and services that assist people with a disability to participate in community activities.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Social Policy/Sociology).
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are integral to all communities in Australia. Councils work closely with their local indigenous community to ensure their proper participation in matters that affect their cultural rights and sensitivities and actively work to maintain the integrity of cultural heritage sites within the community.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include Social Work, Social Science and Arts (Indigenous Studies).
Vocational education and training (VET) qualifications relevant for entry-level and Officer level positions include:
Many Local Government areas are home to large numbers of residents and business owners who come from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Local Government works to create safe communities. We do this by reducing risk from crime on individuals, businesses and the community, developing policy and implementing strategies to reduce crime.
Educational requirements vary according to the role but tertiary qualifications appropriate for senior roles in this field include degrees in Criminology, Social Science and Arts (Policy).
Tertiary degrees appropriate for roles in this field include Social Sciences (e.g. Geography), Arts (Sociology, Social Policy) and Urban and Regional Planning.
For more information about university courses visit The Universities Admission Centre.
For more information about VET courses and training providers visit My Skills.
The scale and diversity of work on offer in Local Government is impressive as is the direct and positive impact this work has on the communities we serve.
Local Government’s 189,000 employees have many different skills and backgrounds, but together they share certain values and attributes that enable them to succeed at Council.
Social Planning
As populations grow, councils undertake regular social planning to determine the services and facilities required by their communities.
This involves carrying out research, formulating strategic planning policy, advocacy and developing close partnerships with groups within the community.