Traineeships

Council’s Traineeship program provides full-time Trainees with the skills, training and experience to kick-start their chosen career. Upon completion of the program, Trainees will have the opportunity to apply for roles within Council and other organisations.

Benefits to trainees

• Competitive salaries
• 100% of training costs paid for by Council
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Dedicated trainee support and opportunity to engage with a mentor.

Eligibility

All trainees must be:

• 15 years and over; and
• an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or hold a permanent residency visa or temporary residency visa.
• special eligibility criteria applies for the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program.
• must not have completed a traineeship in the same vocation being applied for.