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How to Launch a Career in Sustainability
Discover how you can launch your environmental career in Australian & New Zealand councils, unite passion with purpose for a meaningful future, exploring sustainability and community well-being.
How Will You Resolve Your Career in 2024?
Discover how transitioning to council work in 2024 can resolve career dilemmas, offering job variety, learning opportunities, flexible arrangements, and job security through CouncilJobs.
CouncilJobs expands to New Zealand
CouncilJobs expands its reach to include every council job in Australia and New Zealand, allowing job seekers to easily explore opportunities across both countries with targeted alerts and comprehensive search capabilities.
What are the Driving Forces Behind Council Recruitment in 2024
The HRhub Resonate report "Council Recruitment 2021 – Trends & Insights" highlights the unprecedented challenges councils, represented by Blackadder Associates, CouncilJobs, and Leonards Advertising, are facing in recruitment.
Why 2024 is the Perfect Time to Dive into Local Government Careers
In the fiercely competitive job market of 2024, local government positions stand out as a promising solution, signaling a rebound in Council job opportunities amidst the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did We Predict the Future of the Local Government Industry? Exclusive Data Report
In late 2019, we completed our second Future of Council Recruitment Report, which summarises compelling findings from a jobseeker survey sent to our subscribers, encompassing perceptions of local government, workplace conditions, and expectations. Let's see how well our predicitons held up.
What You Can Do to Improve Your Application
Wondering how to truly shine in your application? We've delved into discussions with Council employees to uncover the secrets to boosting your chances and standing out from the crowd of qualified applicants.
Jobs in Focus - Financial Analysis
Often overlooked, the intricate layers of planning and budgeting behind major council projects, exemplified by the indispensable role of Jody Wang at Cumberland Council, are vital yet unseen components that drive their success.
Jobs in Focus - Environmental Management
Discover the unique realm of council employment with Cumberland Council's Environmental Management Officer role, blending community-centric initiatives and diverse job opportunities that distinguish it from the private sector.
Driving Sustainability at Lake Macquarie City Council
In our Jobs in Focus series, CouncilJobs dives deep into new and emerging council jobs to showcase roles that are both interesting and in high demand. Here we look at the possibilities of a career in Sustainability
How to Capitalise on the Hiring Frenzy at Councils
Australian and New Zealand Councils persist in urgent recruitment, driven by nationwide demand for skilled professionals, including Planners, Engineers, and Environmental experts, with New Zealand councils also actively seeking talent.
How Can You Earn While You Learn? Councils & the Graduate Roadmap
Gain insights into the process of graduate recruitment and the benefits of pursuing local government roles as recent graduates Lachlan Neal from UTS and Avinash (Avi) Singh from UNSW, currently employed with the City of Ryde, share their experiences.
6 Career Tips From an Experienced Engineer
In an interview series showcasing career opportunities within councils, CouncilJobs spoke with seasoned council engineer Anthony Ogle, who brings 37 years of experience and insight into the dynamics of council roles, beginning his journey as a cadet engineer at Windsor Council in 1980.
How Council Recruitment Trends Have Changed since 2018
Analysing the evolution of recruitment advertising trends in Australian councils since 2018 unveils intriguing insights, such as the sector's stability as an employer, unique skillset requirements spanning over 200 job categories, and low attrition rates compared to the private sector.
4 Tips For a Successful Cover Letter
Curious newcomers frequently inquire about insider tips for landing a council job, prompting us to share insights gleaned from nearly two decades of interactions with CouncilJobs advertisers and subscribers.