Venues and Activations (Events) Trainee

Careers at Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 19,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

On the job training

Course costs paid by Council

Study time up to 3 hours per week

bonuses and annual increases

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council offers a Traineeship (Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee Program) in Events aimed at school leavers and mature-age applicants. It combines practical work with structured study, supported by Council and TAFE, leading to a Certificate III in Events.

You will join a team delivering community activation, events, arts and cultural initiatives across Shellharbour. The program provides on‑the‑job mentoring, paid study time, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Open to school leavers and mature-age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Certificate III in Events.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
• Assist with event planning, coordination and delivery across Shellharbour Civic Centre and wider Shellharbour region.
• Develop skills in stakeholder engagement and community activation.

Education

Certificate III in Events

Job description

Careers at Council – Shellharbour Village NSW

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An exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

You will be part of a team that delivers community activation, events, arts and cultural initiatives and place‑based engagement activities across the Shellharbour Civic Centre and the wider Shellharbour region.

Through a combination of practical experience and formal study, you will develop valuable skills in event planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and event delivery while contributing to initiatives that bring people together and enhance community life.

The traineeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning and training, with both the on‑the‑job and theoretical components supported by Council and TAFE and is open to school leavers and mature‑age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Certificate III in Events.

Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to build a skilled workforce by creating employment opportunities and developing future talent. As part of the program, you'll receive ongoing training, mentoring and support from experienced professionals while completing a nationally recognised qualification and gaining valuable industry experience.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time including evening and weekend shifts, up to 24 months (or the duration of the traineeship)
• Salary up to $838.00 per week (based on school level achieved & years out of school with a range from $412.70 for a school leaver up to $838.00 for 5+ years out of school)
• Plus12% superannuation
• On the job training
• Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
• Up to 3 hours of study time per week
• Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plusa range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parentalleave entitlements.

Contact:

Grace Riddington - Team Leader Venues & Activations on 0459 411 ***.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignmentto our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.