Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: Traineeship and Apprenticeship Opportunities @ WCC - Applications Now Open

Hi WHSPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,

Wollongong City Council is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are proud to offer meaningful career pathways for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We currently have two fantastic paid learning opportunities available for students looking to gain real-world experience, nationally recognised qualifications, and long-term career potential in a supportive and culturally safe environment.

Available Roles

Business Administration Trainee – Develop essential office and customer service skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and build confidence in a professional setting.

Formwork Carpenter Apprentice – Learn on the job with skilled tradespeople, working outdoors on real construction projects while completing your trade qualification.

These identified positions are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and form part of our commitment to creating strong employment pathways in our community as outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan & Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Policy. Council holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Why Apply?

• Earn while you learn
• Tuition is fully paid for
• Gain nationally recognised qualifications
• Supportive and fun team environment
• Real career development and mentoring
• Be supported in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer Collective
• Access mentoring and personal support throughout your training (FYI facilitated by Apprenticeship Support and/or mechanisms in our EA)
• Access NAIDOC Leave to participate in a NAIDOC event that is important to you

Come along to one of our online Information Sessions to learn more! We’ll walk you through what’s involved in each program, what to expect, how to apply and you’ll even get to meet your potential supervisor.

Registrations for the online session (Session 1) are essential—sign up now to secure your spot! Take the first step to starting something great.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 25 May 20205

Group interviews: Thursday 19 June 2025 at 11:00am (only session)

To find out more and apply, click the ‘Apply’ button via our website:
www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au


We would appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who may be interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at (02) 4227 7065.

Thank you for supporting the future of our local young people.

Contact me if you need assistance in applying.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Williams

Fleur Williams

Careers Advisor | Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

4229 6844 | fleur.williams@det.nsw.edu.au

Careers google classroom

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