2027 Apprentice & Trainee Opportunities

Mareeba Shire Council; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualification

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

On-the-job mentoring

Job summary

Mareeba Shire Council is recruiting for trainee and apprentice positions, offering paid on-the-job training and a nationally recognised certificate qualification. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world skills while earning while you learn.

Applications close Wednesday, 4 November 2026. School leavers are strongly encouraged to apply; you’ll need a current driver’s licence or be working toward one and must be able to enrol in a certificate-level qualification to start a

Qualifications

• School leavers are strongly encouraged to apply.
• You will need to have a current driver’s licence or be working towards obtaining one.
• You must be a good communicator and a reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• You must be willing to learn and able to complete both practical and course work.
• You will need to be eligible to enrol in a certificate-level qualification.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Eligible to enrol in a certificate-level qualification

Job description

Trainee & Apprentice Positions

• Start your career with Council
• Earn while you learn
• Gain hands-on experience
• Receive free training and achieve a nationally recognised certificate qualification

The roles

Mareeba Shire Council is recruiting now for the following trainee and apprentice roles:

What we are looking for

• School leavers are strongly encouraging to apply
• You will need to have a current driver’s licence or be working towards obtaining one
• You must be a good communicator and a reliable team player with a positive attitude
• You must be willing to learn and able to complete both practical and course work
• You will need to be eligible to enrol in a certificate-level qualification

You will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must be able to provide evidence that you can legally work in Australia upon request. Mareeba Shire Council does not offer employer visa sponsorship.

What we can offer you

• Nationally recognised ‘in demand’ Certificate qualification
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• On-the-job mentoring and formal training
• A valuable start towards your long-term career success

Applications close Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.