2 x KickStart Disability Traineeships (Fixed Term) (Regional)

Want to obtain a qualification and get paid from day one? Council is looking for our next cohort of motivated Trainees and Apprentices to join their team!

Why Choose Us?

• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills and real-world knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals.
• Career Development: We invest in your growth through mentorship, workshops, and ongoing training.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that directly benefit our residents and communities.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse team committed to equity, collaboration, and positive change.

Council is seeking driven, friendly, passionate and confident individuals, who identify as having a disability, to join our team as a Kickstart Disability Trainee. You will gain hands-on experience while completing a fully paid for qualification.

Important eligibility information. 

These roles are designated for individuals who identify as having a disability. To apply for a KickStart Traineeship with Council, individuals must: 

• Identify as having a disability;
• You will be required to provide documented evidence of disability if offered a position;
• Not have a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification in the same field as your traineeship or apprenticeship;
• Be between the ages of 15 and 24 and meet citizen, residency and Visa requirements; and
• Identify potential areas of interests in their application.

These positions will be for a fixed term, twelve (12) month period, and can be located at any of our major regional centres (Dalby/Chinchilla/Miles/Tara and Wandoan).

Your location and qualification will be finalised dependent on your skills, interest and ability. In one of Council's many internal and external departments for example, Libraries, Parks and Open Spaces, Works, Records Management and Administration teams. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Ability to complete a Nationally Recognised Qualification;
• Some positions may require a OH&S Construction Induction White Card or Police Check prior to commencement;
• Sound level of literacy and numeracy skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to work towards and achieve team objectives; and
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail.

What are the benefits for you?

• A safe and supportive entry level position, offering friendly and professional support throughout your employment; and
• Improve skills and develop capabilities to succeed in future career opportunities.
• Nationally recognised qualification paid for by Council;
• Uniforms and PPE provided;
• Online training and or regular face to face trainer contact;
• Hands on experience within a diverse organisation;
• Experience supervisors to coach, mentor and assist you to be successful;
• Access to Corporate Health Plan; and
• Health and Wellbeing Programs.

You must be available to attend an interview towards the end of 2024.

Applications close at 5.00pm EAST Thursday 15 August 2024. 

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration, Police Check and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

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