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Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Donna Rygate is the Chief Executive of Local Government NSW which is the peak industry association representing the interests of all 152 NSW general purpose councils, associate members and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council. We have a fascinating conversation about her career journey within the Public Sector, the challenges and rewards of working in this sector, providing an important service to the community.Donna previously held senior roles in policy, communications, governance and operations in the NSW public sector.Prior to Local Government NSW, Donna was Chief Executive of the NSW Office of Communities, the umbrella organisation for functions including: Sport & Recreation, Venues NSW, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Penrith Lakes, Youth, Veterans’ Affairs, Volunteering, the Commission for Children & Young People, the Children’s Guardian and Aboriginal Affairs. At the NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure, Donna headed Corporate Governance and Policy.