Building a council's capability

Local Government careers in focus

Image: WALGA. Local government professionals have shared their experiences of career development and workforce training at the Western Australian Local Government Association’s (WALGA) 2026 People and Culture Seminar, highlighting the importance of structured learning in building future capability across the sector. The session, Building capability, confidence and long-term careers in Local Government, brought together trainees, local government…

Building a council's capability

The increasing complexity of the local government environment requires employees to have a broad understanding of governance and decision-making processes, says an industry expert. “The sector needs employees who not only understand their technical role but also understand legislative requirements and how local government operates as a whole,” trainer and assessor Andrew Trosic said. “Building these skills early creates capable professionals wit…