Local Government

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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Public Health Researcher

Public Health Researchers investigate factors affecting public health, aiming to prevent crises and enhance healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Avg yearly income $96,200
Skill level Unknown

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 Unknown

Planning Officer

A Planning Officer assesses development applications, conducts site inspections, prepares reports, and ensures projects meet regulations, balancing growth and sustainability.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Unknown

Investigation Manager

An Investigation Manager conducts audits to detect fraud in government departments, responding to concerns and reviewing existing systems.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in local government

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Presales Consultant Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant
+ 8 more
PSP50416

Diploma of Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigation Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigation Manager
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government
Distance, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,482
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager Planning Officer
Board Member
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager Planning Officer Board Member + 1 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.
Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Review Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Project Manager Local Government Officer Review Officer
PSP20122

Certificate II in Government
Blended
12 months
$3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Customer Service Assistant Local Government Administration Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Customer Service Assistant Local Government Administration Officer
PSP40122

Certificate IV in Government
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 5 weeks
$0 - $5,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager
PSP30122

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

Certificate III in Local Government
Distance
12 months
$600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Council Maintenance Worker Local Government Administration Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Local Government Officer Council Maintenance Worker Local Government Administration Officer
BSB40720

Certificate IV in Library and Information Services
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,702
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Librarian Public Servant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curator Librarian Public Servant
BSB50520

Diploma of Library and Information Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $13,345
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Servant Librarian Curator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Servant Librarian Curator

Bachelor of Social Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Analyst Policy Adviser Sociologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Analyst Policy Adviser Sociologist

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Health Officer Health Promotion Officer Epidemiologist
Health Service Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Health Officer Health Promotion Officer Epidemiologist Health Service Manager + 1 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Health Officer Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer
Environmental Scientist Environmental Manager Forester Environmental Specialist Environmental Chemist Ecotoxicologist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Health Officer Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Environmental Scientist Environmental Manager Forester Environmental Specialist Environmental Chemist Ecotoxicologist + 6 more
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Public Servant Prison Officer
Correctional Officer Legal Administrator Police Officer Court Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Public Servant Prison Officer Correctional Officer Legal Administrator Police Officer Court Officer + 4 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 weeks
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Police Officer Legal Administrator
Correctional Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Paralegal
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Police Officer Legal Administrator Correctional Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Paralegal + 4 more
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $2,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workplace Inspector

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator Journalist International Relations Officer
Language Teacher Policy Adviser Diplomat
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator Journalist International Relations Officer Language Teacher Policy Adviser Diplomat + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat Chinese Translator Language Teacher
Interpreter Translator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diplomat Chinese Translator Language Teacher Interpreter Translator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies Advanced)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator Language Specialist Chinese Translator
Chinese Teacher Diplomat
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interpreter Translator Language Specialist Chinese Translator Chinese Teacher Diplomat + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Researcher Arts Administrator Cultural Anthropologist
Academic Researcher Policy Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Researcher Arts Administrator Cultural Anthropologist Academic Researcher Policy Analyst + 2 more
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