There’s nothing we love more than a good career success story – and Colby Grundy, City Infrastructure Administration Support Trainee with Warrnambool City Council, is a perfect example!
Knowing she wanted to secure a career in admin, Colby left school in year 10 to get started in work and build the skills that would help her reach her goal – and when she saw the traineeship opportunity with Warrnambool City Council, she knew she was ready!
Join us as we catch up with Colby on what it’s like landing your dream role and:
- What the local government does, who they support and the services they provide across their community.
- How Colby landed her traineeship and how the skills from her previous work helped her get started.
- What an administration traineeship with local government involves, and what Colby’s day-to-day might look like.
- How Colby left school in year 10 to get started in work and how this allowed her to explore other avenues and opportunities that interested her.
- What the workplace culture at Warrnambool City Council is like, and why Colby loves the supportive, judgement-free environment.
Colby also shares with us her top advice for anyone else interested in exploring a role in local government and the types of skills and personable traits to focus on to make the right impression!
This a must-watch for anyone wondering what life after school could be like for them with a traineeship.
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The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is a membership association and the legislated peak body for Victoria’s 79 local councils. The MAV was formed in 1879, with the Municipal Association Act 1907 officially recognising them as the voice of local government in Victoria.
The success of the MAV stems from its people, and they pride themselves on having a quality team of staff and consultants to ensure members’ needs are met.
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