Western Downs Regional Council 2022 Trainee & Apprentice Opportunities

Western Downs Regional Council
2022 Trainee & Apprentice Opportunities

About Council

A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.

The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.

Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.

Council's 2022 Trainee and Apprentice Opportunities:

Council is seeking driven, friendly, passionate and confident individuals to join our team as a Trainee or Apprentice, for commencement in February 2022. You'll gain hands-on experience while completing a Nationally Recognised Qualification relevant to your Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

Applications are open for:

• 6 x Business Trainees - Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles and Tara
• 1 x Information Digital Media and Technology Trainee - Dalby
• 1 x Rural Services Trainee - Dalby
• 4 x Civil Construction Trainees - Regional
• 2 x Water Operations (Network) Trainees - Chinchilla and Dalby
• 2 x Parks and Open Spaces Apprentices - Chinchilla and Tara
• 2 x Plumber Apprentices - Dalby & Jandowae
• 2 x Diesel Fitter Apprentices - Miles & Dalby
• 2 x KickStart Disability Trainees - Regional
• 2 x School Based Apprentices or Trainees - Regional

What to expect throughout your time with Council - Keys to your future:

• Paid full time employment for the duration of the qualification;
• Nationally recognised qualification;
• Online training & face to face trainer contact;
• Hands on experience within a diverse organisation;
• Industry work experience with a private business located in your community;
• Experienced supervisors to coach, mentor and assist you to be successful;
• Work/life balance with 9 day fortnight;
• Access to Corporate Health Plan;
• Health & Wellbeing Programs;
• Salary Packaging Available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity; and
• Locality Allowance

To apply for a traineeship/apprenticeship with Council, it is recommended you:

• Be above the age of 15;
• Hold a High School Certificate or equivalent;
• Be able to meet citizen, residency and Visa requirements to undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship; and
• Do not have a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification in the same field as your traineeship or apprenticeship.

You must be available to attend an interview between 11 and 22 October 2021.

For further details on each position click 'Apply Now'.

Applications close at 5.00pm EAST Monday 4 October 2021. 

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.