Local Government

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Environmental Health Officer

An Environmental Health Officer enforces health legislation, conducts inspections, and advises businesses on food hygiene, water quality, and waste disposal.

Avg yearly income $93,080
Skill level Advanced

Public Service Officer

Public Service Officers work across various government roles, including administration and management, in the Australian Public Service.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Government Investigator

A Government Investigator ensures compliance by conducting investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing reports for enforcement.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Council Maintenance Worker

A Council Maintenance Worker maintains council facilities, trims trees, mows grass, collects rubbish, and reports defects, working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Public Health Officer

Public Health Officers enhance community health by raising awareness of health issues and implementing programs for vulnerable populations.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Local Government Officer

A Local Government Officer carries out various administrative and community services tasks, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Local Government Project Manager

A Local Government Project Manager oversees public sector projects, managing budgets, timelines, and teams while ensuring quality and compliance.

Avg yearly income $82,160
Skill level Advanced

Policy Officer

A Policy Officer researches, analyses, and advises on policies, liaises with stakeholders, and evaluates social and economic impacts of policy changes.

Avg yearly income $98,020
Skill level Advanced

Local Government Administration Officer

A Local Government Administration Officer manages administrative tasks, customer inquiries, and payments while ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Public Servant

A Public Servant works in various government roles, delivering community services or administering programmes while requiring strong communication and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Advanced

Community Engagement Officer

A Community Engagement Officer promotes public participation in services, requiring strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Human Rights Officer

A Human Rights Officer advocates for the protection of human rights by investigating complaints, supporting victims, and developing policies for equality and justice.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Policy Adviser

A Policy Adviser develops, analyses, and improves policies for government, businesses, and NGOs, conducting research and making recommendations.

Avg yearly income $113,620
Skill level Beginner

Policy Analyst

A Policy Analyst advises on and develops policies, conducts research, analyses issues, liaises with stakeholders, and presents findings professionally.

Avg yearly income $96,720
Skill level Advanced

Local Government Customer Service Assistant

A Local Government Customer Service Assistant manages customer inquiries, processes payments and applications, and ensures effective service delivery.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Government Agent

A Government Agent oversees policies, manages programmes, ensures compliance, liaises with departments, and supports effective service delivery.

Avg yearly income $110,760
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in local government

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$972 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Office Manager Team Leader
Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Project Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Business Support Officer Public Service Officer
+ 7 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Online
12 - 15 months
$2,880 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Administrator Local Government Administration Officer Accounts Clerk
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Customer Service Officer Receptionist Business Administrator Ticketing Coordinator Administrative Assistant
+ 8 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 15 months
$3,200 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Client Services Officer Help Desk Support Concierge
Customer Service Representative Local Government Customer Service Assistant Sales Consultant Sales Representative Real Estate Receptionist
+ 5 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Investigator Biosecurity Officer Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Government Investigator Biosecurity Officer Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Investigator + 2 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker + 5 more
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Compliance Analyst Governance Officer
Compliance Manager Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Specialist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Compliance Analyst Governance Officer Compliance Manager Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Enterprise Risk Manager Compliance Specialist + 5 more
PSP50416

Diploma of Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Analyst Investigator Public Service Officer
Government Agent Compliance Officer Government Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Analyst Investigator Public Service Officer Government Agent Compliance Officer Government Investigator + 3 more
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government
Distance, Online
12 - 24 months
$600 - $8,482
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager
Policy Officer Community Development Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager Policy Officer Community Development Officer + 2 more
PSP50122

Diploma of Government
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$0 - $6,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Governance Officer Government Agent
Policy Officer Project Officer Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Compliance Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Governance Officer Government Agent Policy Officer Project Officer Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Compliance Officer + 5 more
PSP20122

Certificate II in Government
Blended
12 months
$3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant Information Officer
Data Entry Operator Administrative Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant Information Officer Data Entry Operator Administrative Assistant + 2 more
PSP40122

Certificate IV in Government
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 weeks
$0 - $5,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Project Officer
Policy Officer Executive Assistant Administration Officer Team Leader Public Service Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Project Officer Policy Officer Executive Assistant Administration Officer Team Leader Public Service Officer + 5 more
PSP30122

Certificate III in Government
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Trainee Records Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant
Local Government Administration Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Trainee Records Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant Local Government Administration Officer + 1 more
LGA30120

Certificate III in Local Government
Distance
12 months
$600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Officer Local Government Officer Street Cleaner
Council Maintenance Worker Recycling Officer Waste Management Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Officer Local Government Officer Street Cleaner Council Maintenance Worker Recycling Officer Waste Management Officer + 3 more
CPP30119

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Controller Pest Control Technician Environmental Health Officer
Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Building Inspector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Controller Pest Control Technician Environmental Health Officer Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Building Inspector + 3 more
AHC20520

Certificate II in Arboriculture
On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Trainee
Groundsperson Woodchipper Council Maintenance Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Assistant Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Trainee Groundsperson Woodchipper Council Maintenance Worker + 3 more
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Community Engagement Officer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Education Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Community Engagement Officer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Education Assistant + 2 more
CHC52121

Diploma of Community Development
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Health Promotion Officer Community Engagement Officer
Housing Officer Community Development Worker Youth Worker Community Development Manager Volunteer Coordinator Project Officer
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $65,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Manager Family Support Worker Case Manager
Aged Care Manager Community Engagement Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer
+ 9 more
CHC44015

Certificate IV in Coordination of volunteer programs
Online
18 months
$1,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Coordinator Community Engagement Officer Volunteer Coordinator
Program Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Coordinator Community Engagement Officer Volunteer Coordinator Program Officer + 1 more
22646VIC

Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
On Campus
6 months
$175 - $1,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Community Engagement Officer Receptionist
Customer Service Officer Administrative Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Library Assistant Community Engagement Officer Receptionist Customer Service Officer Administrative Assistant + 2 more
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