Local government courses at TAFE
5 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Local Government (LGA20120)
Leads to: Community Development Officer, Council Ranger, Facilities Administrator, General Clerk, Housing Officer, Information Officer, Recreation Officer
Certificate III
Certificate III in Local Government (LGA30120)
Leads to: Community Development Officer, Council Ranger, Facilities Administrator, General Clerk, Housing Officer, Information Officer, Parking Officer, Recreation Officer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Local Government (LGA40120)
Leads to: Information Officer, Parking Officer, Accounts Clerk, Building Inspector, Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Council Ranger, Customer Service Manager, Emergency Services Officer, Facilities Administrator, Filing or Registry Clerk, Housing Officer, Maintenance Planner, Paraplanner, Recreation Officer
Diploma
Diploma of Local Government (LGA50120)
Leads to: Accounts Clerk, Building Inspector, Community Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Council Ranger, Customer Service Manager, Emergency Services Officer, Facilities Administrator, Filing or Registry Clerk, Housing Officer, Information Officer, Maintenance Planner, Paraplanner, Parking Officer, Recreation Officer
Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member (LGA50220)
Leads to: Local Government Legislator
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.