The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program offers a variety of opportunities which provide on-the-job training and support to develop employability skills, knowledge and experience.  

2025 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program applications opened noon, Monday 1 July and closed noon Friday, 19 July 2024.  

Our training opportunities consist of a mix of hands-on practical work, learning from experienced leaders, and classroom education in the vocational area to develop theoretical knowledge.   

Positions available in our 2025 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program intake include: 

• Apprentice Nursery Gardener 
• Apprentice Botanic Gardener 
• Apprentice Electrician 
• Apprentice Plumber (x 2) 
• Business Administration Trainee (x 6) 
• Community Services Trainee 
• Designer Cadet 
• Event Trainee 
• First Nations Fire Trainee (x 2) 
• ICT Trainee (x 2) 
• Live Production Trainee 
• Process Operator Trainee 
• Waste Management Trainee 
• Workplace Health and Safety Trainee. 

Successful candidates commence with Council in January 2025. 

Please visit our Current Vacancies to view current availabilities.

For more information about apprenticeships and traineeships with Council, please contact us on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au