Trainee, apprentice and cadet careers

10 positions including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female-only positions

• Two-year program.
• Study a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance).
• Develop skills in civil construction works while operating tools and machinery to construct pavements, roads, drainage, gutters, cubs, footpaths and cycleways.

Three positions including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female-only positions.

• Four-year program.
• Study a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens.
• Learn to create beautiful, accessible, well-maintained
• open spaces for our community to enjoy.

One position available.

• Four-year program.
• Study a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
• Learn the craft of commercial painting and decorating to prepare and finish high quality surfaces.

One position available.

• Four-year program.
• Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical.
• Develop skills in fault-finding of various plant and equipment while using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.

One position available.

• Four-year program.
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
• Develop skills to diagnose, repair, and service a range of light and heavy vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Minimum of Provisional driver licence required.

Three positions including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only position.

• Two-year program.
• Study a Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration.
• Support the operation of public galleries, libraries, art facilities and museums while assisting with cultural initiatives, events, and marketing campaigns.

One position available.

• Two-year program.
• Study a Certificate IV in Business Administration.
• A unique chance to develop skills in community outreach, event coordination and administrative support.

One female-only position.

• For civil, structural or environmental engineering students who have completed, or partially completed their second year of study.
• Hands-on experience in planning, delivering, and managing our City’s infrastructure assets including roads, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, cycleways, bridges, retaining walls, and drainage systems.

One position available.

• For engineering, data science or environmental science/management students who have completed, or partially completed the second year of study in mechatronics engineering.
• Support a variety of engineering projects to improve the efficiency of Council’s built assets in terms of water, energy and material use and improve environmental outcomes.