Council recruits for 2024 apprentice and trainee intake – kick start your career with council!
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Posted on October 4, 2023
Want a rewarding role that gives back to the Central Highlands community? Join council as an apprentice or trainee commencing in 2024.
From financial services to administration and information and communications technology, a range of exciting positions are up for grabs across 7 teams and 4 departments.
‘Whether you are fresh out of school, looking to re-enter the workforce or just wanting to expand your skillset, these positions are a great opportunity to kick-start your career with local government,’ Acting CEO Carolyn Knudsen said.
‘Council is a unique employer. A career in local government offers hundreds of diverse roles equipping you with transferable skills that could take you anywhere across Australia.’
Supervisor Parks and Gardens Madonna Nelson-Bamford is a perfect example of how starting out as a trainee or apprentice can lead to impressive career development.
‘I started my apprenticeship by upskilling in a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens in 2019 to expand my skill set, gain knowledge and potentially further my career,’ Ms Nelson-Bamford said.
‘If you’re thinking about starting a traineeship, do it. Knowledge is power, and it can change your life!’ she continued.
Ms Knudsen said apprentices and trainees have excellent career prospects at council and beyond, with Ms Nelson-Bamford already progressing to supervisor level.
All successful applicants earn while they learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification in their field.
‘Once you’re employed with us, you’ll receive a great range of employee benefits, including health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits over and above your pay,’ Ms Knudsen said.
The annual apprentice and trainee program is a co-funded initiative with the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start program.
Expressions of interest are now open for the trainee positions below:
Training and Development Trainee Finance Trainee Property Services Trainee Quarry Trainee Information and Communications Technology Trainee Customer Service Trainee Communities Administration TraineeFind out more here or contact council to speak to a recruitment officer on 1300 242 686.