Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast's Trainee & Apprentice Academy! Power the movement of the iconic Gold Coast with the City of Gold Coast's Trainee program!
This is an opportunity to be at the heart of our fleet projects while learning from our industry experts, gain hands-on experience in fleet management, and contribute to our thriving community.
You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, reliability and safety while building a rewarding career path.
Start your journey with our exclusive 12-month immersive trainee and apprentice program designed to unlock your potential.
This will be your foundation as we continue to support you in achieving your qualification and empower you to shape your future.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers
Commencing in March 2025, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help you become qualified in your chosen career.
As a trainee and apprentice of the City, you will have many opportunities available to you:
Networking opportunities, tours, and exclusive leadership talks promoting collaboration across all areas of the City.Tailored learning including work-based training and an extensive range of personal, professional and career development training designed to set you up for success.Assistance and support on your path to accreditation.Support for your continued development journey with future opportunities at the City after the program.Work-life integration including 9-day fortnight, flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.Above award salary to truly kick off your career.What's on offer With a diverse workforce of more than 5,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of 650,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community.
With a growing population and major events such as the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games on the horizon, the City is faced with endless opportunities.
In the role of Trainee Fleet Improvement, you will form part of our team that works on exciting Fleet projects, business improvements, systems and initiatives across the City of Gold Coast.
Communicate and build relationships with internal and external customers.Access, operate and maintain project management systems, documents and databases.Perform general project, business and administrative tasks including managing calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings.Use digital and online systems with your project support tasks.What are we looking for from you
The City is committed to developing skilled trainees and apprentices into future City leaders who:
Are team players who positively contribute and embrace change.Are highly motivated and proactive problem solvers who can manage their time effectively.Are passionate self-starters eager to engage with people from all walks of life.Are good communicators with basic language, literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to effectively communicate, understand and follow instructions in a high-risk environment.Have successfully completed Year 12.Possess a driver's licence or the ability to obtain one.Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the qualification and be able to work full-time.
Here's how to apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter.
In your cover letter, please outline information about your career objectives, work experience, education, volunteering and any extracurricular activities, specialist skills or interests you may have.
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview, face-to-face or group interview, and various checks (Xref, police, employment history, qualifications, drug/alcohol).
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.
We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Apply Now!
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