In a recent interview with the Central Desert Regional Council’s HR Manager - Debby Helfrich, and Director of Corporate Services - Rachel Wilson, we discover the remarkable initiatives undertaken by council and the truly unique experiences that come with working in this breath-taking location.

We chat to Lara about her career journey from event planning to building surveying in the beautiful Central West region of NSW. Read on to discover what inspired Lara’s change of direction, and what excites her the most about the future.

Trevor chats to us about his exciting and varied career in the water industry, and why he believes that making a difference for his community is the biggest reward of all.

Award-winning water engineer, Rachael Abberton's enthusiasm for Australia’s water industry is infectious, and clearly matched by the dedication to her work on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

David talk to us about his impressive career journey, the changes he’s experienced, the challenges he’s faced, and the importance he places in talking-up a Building Surveying career path to our future generation.

Lara began her career in building surveying as a cadet, and having achieved her first level of accreditation, she’s now looking to the future and the next stage of her career.

Learn about what started Blake’s love of horticulture, where a humble $20 note fits into his inspiring career story, and why he couldn’t think of anywhere he’d rather be – leading the team that cares for the green spaces in the City of Perth.

Andrea's passion for helping others has brought her back to the community she grew up in. Read on to discover what she enjoys and finds most rewarding about her role in local government.

Ruth’s incredible planning career spans three decades and two hemispheres. Read on to discover how her experience in local government and her love for the environment have brought her back to regional Australia.

Noel chats to us about his time in the army, his decision to leave, and the skills that he developed while serving that have been critical to his success in local government.

Gaya talks to us about her remarkable career journey, and why she believes that once you’ve experienced an IT role in local government, you won’t want to work anywhere else!

We caught up with Michelle from Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Council to discuss her 23-year career at council, her love of libraries, and the sense of fulfilment she feels in her role every day.

Amy chats to us about how a chance phone call to her local council set her career on a path she hadn’t imagined, and shares what she finds most challenging and rewarding about her role.

Matt talks to us about his move to the central west and takes us through his astounding career journey - one that proves that in local government, if you’re willing to learn and work hard, anything is possible!

Renae chats to us about her six and a half years at council, the roles she’s had, what she loves about her current job and why she believes a local government traineeship is a great option for school-leavers.