About Local Government
What is Local Government?
Local Government is often referred to as a 'Council' and represents a shire, town or city. Councils are responsible for a range of programs and services for residents and visitors eg: roads, parks, environment, economic development, tourism, health and events. Councils strengthen the vitality and viability of the local community.
A Career in Local Government
Local Government is one of the largest employment sectors and has a diverse range of jobs including:
| Study Disciplines | Positions |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Studies Disability Studies Health and Social Studies Psychology and Humanities Social Work Arts/Youth Affairs |
Aged Care Worker Child Development Officer Community Relations Manager Cultural Affairs Officer Disability Care Worker Environmental Health Officer Family Support Worker Maternal and Child Nurse Social Planners, Social Support Officer Youth Worker |
| Study Disciplines | Positions |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Infrastructure | Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Design Engineer Performance Engineers Project Engineer Structural Engineers Traffic Engineers |
| Study Disciplines | Positions |
|---|---|
| Accounting Business Management Commerce Economics Finance Human Resource Management Information Technology Law Marketing Political Science |
Administration Officers Business Analysts, Business Planners Economic Development Manager Financial and Management Accountant Human Resource Manager IT Support Marketing and Media Advisor Policy Advisor, Purchasing Officer, Project Manager ResearchAnalysts, Risk Management Officer Solicitors, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner |
| Study Disciplines | Positions |
|---|---|
| Town Planning Architecture Urban Design Property & Construction Management |
Architect Building Inspector Building Surveyor Permit Officer Property Management Officer Town Planner Urban Planner Valuer |
