1. A Presentation by The Local Government Association of Tasmania Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

2. Just left school? About to graduate from university? Looking for a career change? Consider a job in Local Government Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

3. You’ll be surprised at the job opportunities in Local Government. Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

4. What is Local Government? 3 Spheres of Government: Australian, State and Local Local Government is sphere closest to the people There are 29 councils in Tasmania Councils comprise Councillors (elected officials) and Officers (paid staff) Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

5. What does Local Government do? Planning and Development - Councils are local planning authorities Developing and maintaining community facilities (roads, bridges, heritage) Caring for public health and the environment Building and plumbing standards Providing many community services Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

6. Local Government: Caring for local communities Local Government has a significant impact on the lives of all Tasmanians. Local councils provide about 90 different services to the communities they serve. Councils are responsible for public health and safety Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

7. Local Government: Managing our community facilities Planning, building and maintaining roads, bridges, footpaths, water & sewerage schemes Traffic management Strategic planning for future infrastructure Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

8. Local Government: Protecting and sustaining our environment Recreation: parks, ovals, pools Waste: collection, tips, recycling Natural resource management Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

9. Over 4,550 people work in Local Government in Tasmania. There are over 200 different types of jobs available in Local Government Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government General Manager Corporate Services Development and Environmental Services Engineering and Technical Services Operational works Community and Economic Development Elected Members

10. Corporate Services The Face of Local Government Asset management Business management Financial services Governance Compliance Information technology Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

11. Development and Environmental Services- Protecting and sustaining the environment Town planning – planning schemes, strategic land-use planning, zoning, traffic control, new developments Environmental health –safeguarding public health Land management – protect & sustain the environment Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

12. Engineering and Technical Services – Managing the community’s facilities Engineering Asset management Spatial technology Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

13. Operational Works – Maintaining our community’s facilities Asset maintenance Construction – roads & footpaths Operational works Waste management Trades Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

14. Community and Economic Development - Supporting and nurturing the community Community development Cultural development Economic development Community education Community health Tourism and events management Youth and community recreation Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

15. Make a difference in your community Work with interesting and committed people Travel – there are 673 councils across Australia A chance to develop your skills Broad advancement opportunities Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

16. Find out more at: www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Local Government overview Different career possibilities Required qualifications Case studies Where to find jobs and how to apply for them Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government

17. Thank you for your interest. www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Contact: Dr Christine Standish Local Government Association of Tasmania 34 Patrick Street, Hobart Phone: (03) 6233 5960 christine.standish@lgat.tas.gov.au Council www.councilcareers.tas.gov.au Careers Jobs in Local Government