Climbing Mountains and Career Success:
Two of the Library Team Complete a Milestone 🧗🏆🎯

Library staff members Maree Knight and Georgia Exton have recently finished their probationary periods at Moree Plains Shire Council and their experiences so far haven’t been what they had expected 🤷.

Originally from Dubbo, self-confessed outdoor enthusiast and adrenaline junkie, Maree was craving a different space for her climbing passion and career. She took a chance and set off to Moree, where space is plentiful and national parks are at our doorstep 🏞️.

“Mount Kaputar ⛰️ is only about an hour away. It has so many good places to climb and it’s now one of my favourite places I like to go”, said Maree.

After completing an information services diploma, Sydney-based Georgia would never have guessed she would become a Library Technician in such a rural area. She quickly and happily gave up the hectic city environment in exchange for a country lifestyle full of endless green paddocks, uninterrupted sunsets and stars, and opportunities galore 🌠. 

As a recent graduate, Georgia was looking for a role that would allow her to develop skills to kick-start her career and get ahead of her city counterparts 🏙️.

“This early in my career, I was looking for an organisation that would let me jump right in and let me absorb as much information as I possibly could. Moree Council offered that kind of opportunity and hand on heart, I can say that this is a true reflection of my experience so far” added Georgia. 

Maree is also not afraid of a challenge, physically or mentally. That’s what has driven her to leave her background in education and explore a new local government career path.

Whilst the move to Moree was a risk, it paid off with Maree mentioning “there is so much more to Moree than people realise and the support at Council, both professionally and personally, is second to none”. Georgia agreed and mentioned that she even “found a place to live through a colleague’s connection”.❤️

As part of completing their probationary periods, Maree and Georgia received their own Love Local Gift Card, a Council-funded initiative supporting local businesses impacted financially by the recent floods and COVID-19 pandemic.

They were both delighted with the gift card as it allowed them to support and give back to a community that has welcomed them with open arms 👐. 
 
If you’re interested in being a part of our supportive team environment and hearing about career opportunities, then please click ➡️ https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant