{"id":20202,"date":"2023-07-07T08:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=20202"},"modified":"2023-07-07T08:56:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:56:10","slug":"just-roads-rates-rubbish-theres-so-much-more-to-a-local-council-career-than-you-might-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/just-roads-rates-rubbish-theres-so-much-more-to-a-local-council-career-than-you-might-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Just Roads, Rates & Rubbish? There\u2019s SO Much More to a Local Council Career Than You Might Think!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many local council jobs often get a bad rap, but we\u2019re struggling to see why! <\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve chatted with some incredible employees in our interview series<\/a>, and it sounds like the perfect starting place for anyone looking for a lifetime of opportunity.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve told us that the reality of working in this vibrant team environment is way more than the stereotypical \u2018Three Rs\u2019 (rates, roads and rubbish!).<\/p>\n

Keen to learn more about where a council career could take you?<\/strong> Keep reading as our employer partner, The Municipal Association of Victoria and VIC Council Career<\/a>s takes us on a deep dive into this diverse and exciting sector!<\/p>\n

Okay, So What Exactly Do Councils DO?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Victoria, the local government comprises 79 councils representing more than six million people. Councils are area-based, representative governments with a legislative and electoral mandate to manage local issues and plan for the community’s needs.<\/p>\n

Local government enables the economic, social and cultural development of the municipal area it represents, supports individuals and groups, and provides a wide range of services for the local community’s well-being.<\/p>\n

Each municipality is different \u2013 its community may be young or old, established or still developing, rural or urban, and its population may vary from fewer than 3,000 people to more than 340,000.<\/p>\n

Councils implement policies, regulations and programs set by other levels of government. Councils also have to respond to local community needs. Each council can develop its regulations and local laws and provide various services.<\/p>\n

Learn more.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What Can a Council Career Offer You?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With 79 councils across Victoria, local government is one of the biggest and most diverse sectors. If you’re passionate about your community, local government jobs offer you the opportunity to help shape its future.<\/p>\n

Councils also rely on civic-minded community members who volunteer their time and skills to support delivering a wide range of local services and programs.<\/p>\n

In terms of what you could do, the sky really is the limit!<\/p>\n

Because the range of services councils delivers is so varied, there\u2019s a vast opportunity to grow a career in many different ways that makes full use of your diverse skills.<\/p>\n

The sector employs health and community care staff, corporate and business support, engineering, planning and community development, and environment and emergency management.<\/p>\n

Local government offers you the opportunity to:<\/strong><\/p>\n