School Based Traineeships - Commencing 2025
Closes: Sep 22, 2024
Cowra Council is excited to have 10 School Based Traineeships on offer commencing 2025 for local school students who will begin Year 11 in 2025. Are you looking to kickstart your career and obtain a nationally recognised qualification whilst receiving on the job training and continuing to complete Year 11/12 at School? Are you passionate and committed to completing a School Based Traineeship and successfully carrying out all of the necessary training requirements? Then one of our School Based Traineeship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Now’s the time to get your application in! Students will commence their School Based Traineeship in 2025.
Council is pleased to have school-based traineeships on offer in areas of; IT, Finance, Business, Stores, Parks & Gardens, Waste Management, Agriculture, Civil Construction (Roads Construction and Maintenance) & Water/Wastewater Industries!
School Based Trainee - Information Services Assistant; Certificate III Information Technology
This position will work closely with our Information Services/Technology team to assist in various IT-related activities at Council. This is a hands-on role where you will provide essential support to staff across all departments. Duties will include troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software and network issues, help in setting up and configuring new equipment, including computers, printers, and mobile devices.
School Based Trainee - Finance Assistant; Certificate III in Accounts Administration
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in the field of financial operations. This position will undertake key processing tasks with broad exposure to accounts receivable, accounts payable, plant & inventory, payroll & general finance operations.
School Based Trainee - Civic Centre Assistant; Certificate III in Business
In this position you'll assist in the daily operations of the Civic Centre. Responsibilities will include assisting with coordinating event setups, providing customer service to visitors, managing bookings and ensuring the facility is well-maintained.
School Based Trainee - Storeperson; Certificate II Supply Chain Operations
During this traineeship you'll learn about inventory management and warehouse/stores operations. Duties will encompass receiving and dispatching goods, organising storage areas, maintaining stock records, ground maintenance activities of the Depot yard and ensuring the stores remain clean and safe. Applicants with a P1 licence or working towards a P1 licence are preferred.
School Based Trainee - Parks & Gardens; Certificate II in Horticulture
This position undertakes labouring duties associated with the maintenance of our Park & Gardens section. Duties include, horticulture, mowing, whipper snipping, mulching and weeding, turf preparation, irrigation work, spraying, planting and tree maintenance, flower bed preparation including planting and attending to flowers as well as the operation of small plant and equipment associated with the role including chainsaws & ride on mowers. Applicants with a P1 licence or working towards a P1 licence are preferred.
School Based Trainee - Material Recycling Facility Attendant; Certificate III Waste Management
In this role, you'll support the operations of our material recycling facility. Responsibilities involve working on the sorting line processing recyclable materials, performing customer service at the weighbridge & monitoring equipment.
School Based Trainee - Saleyards Attendant; Certificate II in Agriculture
In this position you'll assist the Saleyards staff with the management of livestock sales facilities. Duties will include handling livestock, maintaining clean environments, assisting with organising sale day and liaising with vendors.
School Based Trainee - Civil Constriction x 2 (Roads Maintenance & Roads Construction); Certificate II in Civil Construction
In this role the applicants will assist in providing high level service within the Roads Construction & Maintenance Section. Duties will include concrete and asphalt work, traffic control, manual handling and general labouring along with the operation of plant and equipment associated with the role. Applicants with a P1 licence or working towards a P1 licence are preferred.
School Based Trainee Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants; Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
This position will assist with operating and maintaining Council's Treatment Plants in accordance with regulatory requirements. Duties will include, assisting with monitoring of flow meters, taking samples & carrying out routine analyses, performing routine servicing & cleaning of storage facilities, plants and pipes and assist with the repair of faults in water supply and storage systems.
To be successfully considered for a School Based Traineeship, you will have:
- Relevant work experience or demonstrated prior knowledge will be highly regarded in the area you are applying for.
- Commencing Year 11 in 2025.
- Commitment to working one day per week. Please note the day will be Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday as a set day for each term.
- Ability and demonstrated commitment to undertake the relevant qualification.
- Able to reliably get to and from work.
- Willingness to contribute toward the success of your team.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices.
- The ability to follow direction and procedures, while showing initiative.
- Either hold or be working towards a Driver’s licence - essential.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal students, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace along with providing these great School Based Traineeship opportunities to Aboriginal students.
Position Details
- $15.37ph to $22.95ph, wage is dependent on age.
- 11.5% Superannuation
- Two Year Traineeship, with employment concluding after the completion of 100days of paid employment/completion of the qualification.
- Hours of work for outdoor staff are 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm)
- Hours of work for indoor staff are 8am to 4:45pm
- Employment conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Further Enquiries
For any further enquiries please contact Tiffany, Senior Human Resources Officer on 02 6340 2031 or hr@cowra.nsw.gov.au
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below, your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested.
You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired.
Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application.
Applications Close: 5.00pm, Sunday 22 September 2024
Pre-employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:
- A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
- Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
Privacy Statement
As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.
