Our trainee and apprenticeship programs are a great way to kick-start a fulfilling career and secure a pathway into our large and diverse workforce.
We provide a structured apprenticeship/traineeship program providing invaluable on the job experience paired with a nurturing learning environment to support your journey to obtaining a nationally recognised qualification.
In collaboration with Registered Training Organisations you will grow your knowledge base and expand your practical skill set to a national standard, that will be transferable throughout local government in Australia.
Central Highlands Regional Council’s 2021 Traineeship and Apprenticeship intake is now closed. Keep an eye out on this page for future opportunities.
To be eligible, participants will need to be:
* Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school
* Able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
GOVERNMENT-FUNDED POSITIONS
Some CHRC traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following identified disadvantage groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
As an apprentice or trainee, you will be taking advantage of:
The minimum age for entry into apprenticeships or traineeships is generally limited to candidates who are 16 years of age or have completed Year 10 schooling, and are an Australian resident or hold an appropriate visa.
You can apply for an apprenticeship and traineeship if you are a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers or gain new skills. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and encourage females, mature aged and Indigenous candidates to apply.
Each year we employ a number of new apprentices and trainees who demonstrate:
New apprentices and trainees commence in January. The stages of the process are:
Central Highlands Regional Council’s 2021 Traineeship and Apprenticeship intake is now closed. Keep an eye out on this page for future opportunities.
To be eligible, participants will need to be:
* Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school
* Able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
GOVERNMENT-FUNDED POSITIONS
Some CHRC traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following identified disadvantage groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
As an apprentice or trainee, you will be taking advantage of:
The minimum age for entry into apprenticeships or traineeships is generally limited to candidates who are 16 years of age or have completed Year 10 schooling, and are an Australian resident or hold an appropriate visa.
You can apply for an apprenticeship and traineeship if you are a school leaver, re-entering the workforce or an adult worker simply wishing to change careers or gain new skills. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and encourage females, mature aged and Indigenous candidates to apply.
Each year we employ a number of new apprentices and trainees who demonstrate:
New apprentices and trainees commence in January. The stages of the process are:
Central Highlands Regional Council recognises that work experience is an important part of student’s development. We aim to enable high school students to experience the dynamic area of Local Government, gaining valuable insights into their chosen field of study while contributing to part of their curriculum through unpaid work experience. To be eligible for a work experience placement you must be a secondary school student who is at least 14 years old.
The number of work experience placements available with Council depends on the ability of the work area to provide effective on-the-job experience at a time suitable for both the branch and the student – (a minimum of 4 weeks lead time would be ideal).
If you are interested in undertaking work experience with Council please complete the online student interest form.
Please note: You will be required to speak with your schools work experience coordinator regarding a placement prior to completing our online form.
For further information, please email recruitment@chrc.qld.gov.au or phone Human Resources on 1300 242 686.
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