Council opens its 2019 Apprentice and Traineeship program
Published on 08 October 2018
People across the region looking to start or change their career are being encouraged to apply for Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2019 Apprentice and Trainee program which has now opened.
Rockhampton Regional Council CEO Evan Pardon said the program was a fantastic opportunity to explore different types of work, secure a nationally recognised qualification, and have access to excellent mentoring to kick start your career.
“Successful applicants will be able to learn about roles right across Council. Depending on our current requirements you could be doing anything from civil construction to business administration to gardening in one of our region’s wonderful parks.
“Our aim is to grow and develop your skills and our workforce as a whole, while also providing opportunities for employment for our local residents.
“You will gain significant skills and a thorough understanding of Council, which can lead to a permanent position.
“We have several employees who started off as trainees or apprentices and have continued to work with Council for many years; some have even progressed their career to management positions.
“We have 21 positions available this year and I would encourage anyone who is looking for a new career to jump on our website and apply,” Mr Pardon said.
After completing the relevant period of hands-on learning, as well as the theoretical components of a traineeship or apprenticeship, participants will have a nationally recognised qualification, valuable work experience and the opportunity to apply for career progressing roles within Council.
Council has a number of positions available in a range of fields this year:
- Apprentice Plumber
- Apprentice Fitter & Turner
- Apprentice Mechanic
- Apprentice Electrician
- Apprentice Landscape Construction
- Civil Construction Trainees
- Business Administration Trainees
Applications close 22 October 2018. Find out more and apply here.