Council career diversity showcased at show

MANY of the people who attended last month’s Mossman Show left with goodie bags, plush toys, fairy floss ….and hopefully some inspiration to pursue a career in local government.

The various professions on offer at the Douglas Shire Council were showcased in a video presentation at the Johnston pavilion while Council staff were available to answer questions.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said many people would be surprised by the career and development opportunities available at Council.

“We have people who secured their first job at Council who have progressed their way through the ranks to be team leaders,” he said.

“We have staff with a passion for the environment or water security, who spend large parts of their working week in the great outdoors, while our Local Laws team are responsible for animal management.

“Library and administration officers and our nursery; they are all employed by Council.”

Our recent appointment of trainees and an apprentice mechanic has provided an opportunity for our local young people to gain a nationally recognised qualification with an onthe-job experience and the possibility to continue a career with Council that will provide a benefit to both Council and our communities in civil construction, horticulture, water and wastewater and fleet services.