Councils hire people with no experience through traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships. Here is how each pathway works and how to apply.
83% of Australian Councils Cannot Fill Key Roles
A national report covering 280 councils found 83 per cent cannot fill key roles. Engineers are the hardest, and regional councils are worst hit.
What Council Jobs Pay in 2026: A Salary Guide by Role
Award rates, market averages and classification bands for Australian council roles in 2026, plus how to work out what a specific job will pay you.
The Four Day Week Arrives in Local Government
Australian councils are trialling the four day week to attract staff. Which councils, what the model involves, and how to raise it when you apply.
Council Jobs in New Zealand: How Hiring Works and Where to Look
A guide to working for a New Zealand council: the three council types, how applications work, and where the current vacancies are listed.
Where to Find Council Jobs in Australia: Every Place Vacancies Are Advertised
A plain comparison of where Australian council vacancies are actually advertised: the sector job boards, the councils' own portals, and the general si...
Council Jobs in Australia: Pay, Roles and How to Apply in 2026
A plain guide to working for an Australian council in 2026: what the roles are, what they pay, and how the application process works.
How to Answer Selection Criteria for a Council Job, With STAR Examples
Selection criteria decide who gets shortlisted for a council job. Here is the STAR structure, with two complete worked answers you can model.
Council Job Interview Questions: 20 Real Questions and How to Answer Them
Council interviews are panel based and scored against the selection criteria. Here are the questions that recur and how to answer each one.