Careers at Council
By developing effective strategies, you’ll be an integral part of delivering vibrant and livable communities, protecting our natural environment and providing adequate infrastructure and green spaces.
You’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do impacts and shapes the future of your community.
A Planning and Development career with Local Government offers the opportunity to be a part of delivering the cities, towns and regions of the future. The impact of your work will span generations.
Local Government employs planners with expertise in many areas including:
Strategy and Policy
Environment
Community
Design
Read more about the trends and characteristics of the planning workforce in Planning Institute of Australia’s Planners in Australia: the State of the Profession Report.
A university qualification is usually essential for these roles. Over 40 qualifications have been accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Typical examples are:
Many councils also employ staff to assist with planning enquiries from residents, architects and developers. The following qualifications are suitable for these and similar positions:
Building Surveying professionals in Local Government assess building plans to ensure they are compliant with relevant building codes, standards and legislation. They ensure buildings are safe, accessible and energy efficient.
Surveyors can be involved in the entire length of a building project and conduct inspections to sign off on every stage of the construction. They also undertake inspections for requirements such as compliance audits for insurance or dilapidation reports.
The first step to becoming a Building Surveyor is to obtain a relevant tertiary qualification. A list of appropriate courses is provided by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
It’s also a good idea to check with the relevant state body in charge of registration and licensing to see which courses are the best fit for you because accreditation and registration requirements vary from one state to another.
Read here how Dwayne started his career as a trainee at council.
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.
