New apprentices and trainees commence their careers at Council

Council has welcomed 22 enthusiastic apprentices and trainees for its 2024 intake at an induction ceremony held on Monday 29 January at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct.

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The 22 apprentices and trainees consist of:

11 x Business Administration Trainees
2 x Process Operators
2 x Electrical Apprentices
Mechanical Fitter Apprentice
Parks and Gardens Apprentice
Diesel Apprentice
Governance Trainee
Conservation and Land Management Trainee
Pest Management Trainee
Live Production Trainee.

These recruits will fill roles at Council locations across the region including Agnes Water, Calliope and Gladstone.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said it was exciting for Council to welcome the 2024 apprentice and trainee intake.

“It’s fantastic to see so many new faces join an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding service to the community,” Councillor Burnett said.

“Council is proud to serve more than 63,000 residents across 10,489 square kilometres, so it’s great to see roles have been filled in a variety of work sites within the region.

“I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to apply and wish the successful applicants the best of luck on their GRC journey.”

Council’s apprenticeship and traineeship program has been assisted by the First Start program.

First Start is one of eight programs under the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative and provides wage subsidies to local councils and community-based organisations to employ additional trainees.

The program offers opportunities to young people and disadvantaged job seekers to gain nationally recognised qualifications and 12 months employment by undertaking a traineeship or longer for apprenticeships.

To learn more about careers at Council, including current vacancies, application and recruitment processes, visit: www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/jobs-council

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