GAP-Year Program

GAP-Year Program

Join us for a transformative gap year experience in local government.

Residential | Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow

Departments – All

Employment Type – 12-month maximum-term contract

Shire housing is not provided with this program

About the Program

Aligned with the Shire's Youth Strategy, the GAP-year program is an opportunity for local candidates who are unsure of their career path to have the opportunity for entry into the workplace to gain valuable skills, while being supported and set up for future workplace success without having to commit to a long-term position.

You will receive on the job and other professional development opportunities, career guidance and gain exposure to different work areas, by working on a rotation roster, while being supported by an allocated workplace buddy.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the GAP-Year Program, you must:

• Be a Local Shire of Ashburton school leavers aged 17 – 24
• Be a current Shire of Ashburton resident
• Already have your own accommodation in the town you wish to work in
• Have the legal right to live and work in Australia
• No previous work experience required

Where can I work?

The following areas will consider suitable candidates, based on availability of positions at the time of application.

• Customer Service, Records, Finance, IT
• Media and Marketing, Organisational Development (HR), WHS, Building and Maintenance, Lease and Accommodation
• Visitor Centre, Library Services, Cleaning Services, Facilities Management
• Town Maintenance Operators, Waste Services

All employment conditions are outlined in the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022. For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contactod@ashburton.wa.gov.au

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au. Please make sure to attach your resume and indicate your specific area of interest.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.