Traineeship Program

Start your career at Ipswich City Council 

We are offering a range of traineeships to help kickstart your career.  

If you want to join our team and help make Ipswich a vibrant city for all and are interested in learning more about a specific field, we have the below traineeships available:

Business Administration (Certificate III in Business)

Gain experience in one of our customer experience, workplace safety and wellbeing, environment, libraries or civic centre teams.  You will help with day-to-day administration functions, correspondence and customer service.

Performing Arts (Certificate III in Live Production and Services Worker)

Go behind the scenes at the Ipswich Civic Centre and work on helping create productions and events. 

Parks and Gardens (Certificate II in Horticulture)

Experience working in some of the best parks in Ipswich.  You will help with planting, pruning, pest identification and operate small machinery.

Conservation (Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management)

Bring your love of nature and work on conservation restoration and wildlife protection in some of our most natural areas.  There are 2 traineeships available with 1 traineeship dedicated to providing the opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to experience on culturally significant lands.

Animal Care (Certificate II in Animal Care)

Care for animals at the Ipswich Nature Centre undertaking feeding, maintenance of enclosures and customer service.

Civil Construction (Certificate II in Civil Construction)

If you enjoy a hands-on role, in this traineeship you will work with outdoor teams to construct and maintain our network of assets, such as roads and footpaths.

Find out more about each traineeship on our careers portal.

About you

The 12-month traineeships under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program will give you: 

• Practical work skills while working full time
• A nationally recognised qualification
• The chance to join a great team working for our community
• A supportive environment working in a field you are interested in

To be successful in these traineeships you will: 

• Be organised, reliable and able to follow work instructions
• Have a genuine interest in the entertainment industry
• Be prepared to work in a team and communicate well
• Be dedicated to completing a Nationally Accredited qualification
• Ideally, have completed a Ready for Work course or equivalent

To be eligible to obtain a certificate during the traineeships, you need to:

• Be a Queensland resident with Australian or New Zealand citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia
• Have not completed this qualification previously

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all walks of life to share in the opportunity:

• Young people (15 years or over)
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
• People with a disability or impairment
• LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex, queer)
• Long term unemployed job seekers
• Mature age job seekers
• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel
• Women re-entering the workforce

Pre employment checks

Successful trainees must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical.

About the benefits

The traineeships are for a 12 month period with a salary between $17,000 and $33,000 per annum, plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.  The salary is dependent on age and level of schooling achieved.

• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
• Work alongside industry experts in our growing city

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Apply now

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then these traineeships could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• a cover letter that includes:
  • why you are interested in a traineeship with council
  • related school or pre-vocational training subjects
  • any skills from work experience or school/community activities you've been involved in
• Your current resume

Closing date: 7 April 2024  

Please direct any related questions to Heather by emailing *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.