First Year Apprenticeship and Traineeship - 2025 Intake

Central Coast Council is excited to offer Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for motivated people who have an interest in gaining hands on work experience and technical training in our varying trades. The objective of our program is for you to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to complete the program, with a view to establishing a career in your preferred trade.

• Work in a dynamic and customer focused environment.
• We provide a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience and technical training.
• Work temporary full-time hours, 38 hours per week.
• Balance your life with a 9 day fortnight.

About the program

Apprentices and Trainees commence in their first year and are trained under the instruction of a suitably qualified supervisor. You may be required to rotate between job locations to experience a broad range of work experience for the duration of the program. Council offers an excellent development program with exposure to many elements of the job throughout the course.

The Central Coast Council Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs require successful applicants to enter a training contract for:

• Four (4) years commencing in January 2025 (Apprenticeship) or
• Two (2) years commencing in January 2025 (Traineeship).

You will be provided with individual training plans and are required to undertake and complete a trade qualification at either a NSW TAFE campus or through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). 

We encourage applicants who have a passion for the trades below and for developing their knowledge and skills to put in an application.

• Minimum education requirement - Year 10 School Certificate or Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent leaving certificate. Please note: Current Year 10 students are eligible to apply and if successful in selection it will be based on the provision that they complete the Year 10 RoSA and provide documentation prior to commencement in position.
• A General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent OR are willing to obtain this card.
• A current Class C or Provisional P1 or P2 Driver's Licence or similar or are willing to obtain at the legal age to acquire licence.
• A keen interest in developing your skills in a trade area as listed above.
• Gained practical experience and/or have knowledge or be undertaking additional relevant learning in the area.
• A passion for the importance of being a team player in a highly team focused organisation.
• A commitment in completing the required studies.
• A willingness to learn from others to further your career.
• Strong customer service skills with an ability to provide the best quality service to the Central Coast.

To learn more about the roles please click here.

Other important information

• The salary range for these positions sit between $479.94 to $823.08 per week ($25,024 to $42,915 per annum) dependent on age and school qualifications + 11.5% Superannuation 
• These are temporary full-time roles
• These roles will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• Roles are located at various Central Coast Council locations
• Successful candidates may be required to have vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be assessed based on information provided in the application. Council receives numerous applications for apprenticeships and applicants need to meet the essential criteria and clearly establish their aptitude for their chosen role. For additional information on applying for an apprenticeship role click on the following link Checklist for applying for a CCC Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

Applicants successful at progressing to interview will then be invited to attend a group and panel interview which will be conducted during a weekday. Applicants shortlisted for interview will be advised via phone and e-mail. 

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check ups, a 'me day' to refresh you. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, blood donations and other important health checks
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.