Gwydir Career Start 2025

Kickstart Your Career with a School Based Traineeship, Traineeship or Apprenticeship with Gwydir Shire Council!

Gwydir Shire Council is a diverse local government organisation passionate about providing and delivering high-quality services and infrastructure to the local community.

Council’s vision is to be the recognised leader in Local Government through continuous learning and sustainability. The Gwydir Career Start Initiative provides an exceptional opportunity for local school students and job seekers to gain valuable skills and work experience in a Local Government environment while studying to obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

Available School Based Traineeships:

· Aged Care School Based Trainee (Naroo Hostel)

· Hospitality School Based Trainee (Naroo Hostel)

· Early Childhood Educator School Based Trainee

Available Full Time Traineeships:

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· Aged Care Trainee

· Trainee Early Childhood Educator

· Trainee Librarian

Available Full Time Apprenticeships:

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· Apprentice Mechanic (Warialda)

· Apprentice Mechanic (Bingara)

· Apprentice Plant Operator (Bingara)

· Apprentice Plant Operator (Warialda)

Ideal Candidate Profile

Council is seeking enthusiastic and responsible candidates who are eager to learn and develop their skills to ensure they are ‘job-ready’. The ideal candidates will possess a genuine interest in the industry and a strong commitment to achieving their long-term career goals.

How to apply:

Applications are to be completed online, addressing the selection criteria. 

Application close at 5pm Sunday 1st December 2024.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council's Human Resources Team on (02) 6729 3000 or via email Amy Taylor - ataylor@gwydir.nsw.gov.au or Clarissa Barwick - cbarwick@gwydir.nsw.gov.au