KickStart Traineeship Commencing in February 2020 - 2 x Regional Positions
Our Organisation:
Western Downs Regional Council is a dynamic organisation committed to providing valued leadership and outstanding service to the local community that is connected and united regionally.
We are committed to support a diverse, flexible and inclusive workforce and culture that empowers individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to reach their full potential.
Two 12 month KickStart Traineeship opportunities exist for individuals who identify as having a disability to gain employment in one of Council's many internal and external departments for example, Libraries, Parks and Open Spaces, Works, Records Management and Administration teams.
Council's KickStart Traineeships supports participants to gain a qualification within a nominated area of their interest.
Are you a friendly, passionate and confident individual, with a can-do attitude? Join our team as a Trainee!
What's in it for you?
Paid employment for the duration of qualification
Nationally recognised qualification
Online training and or regular face to face trainer contact
Gain hands on experience
A safe and supportive entry level position, offering friendly and professional support throughout your employment
Improve skills and develop capabilities to succeed in future career opportunities
For a Duty Statement, copy and paste the below URL into a browser.
These roles are designated for individuals who identify as having a disability.
To apply for a KickStart Traineeship with Council, individuals must:
Identify as having a disability;
If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to provide documented evidence of disability.
Be between the ages of 15 and 24 and meet citizen, residency and Visa requirements; and
Identify potential areas of interests.
Traineeship location and qualification will be finalised dependent on interest, skills and ability.
Application via Seek 'Apply Now.'
Applications must be received by 5pm AEST Monday 7 October 2019.
Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews from 21 October to 1 November 2019
Applications will only be considered if you attach the following to your application:
Cover Letter (to include area of work interest);
Busy At Work EOI Form https://bit.ly/2Ii2p4R (1 Attachment);
Health Declaration https://bit.ly/2xSdcxQ (1 Attachment); and
Resume
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants for this position agree to WDRC conducting an independent employment check with your current (or most recent) employer prior to your formal appointment to the advertised position.
WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The application form will include these questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
