Looking for a hands-on way to start your career, earn while you learn, and make a difference in your local community? Whether you’re finishing school or just thinking about your next steps, your local council could be the perfect place to begin.
What’s in it for you?
- real-world experience
- get qualified while you work
- earn money as you train
- build a career with long-term potential
- make a positive difference in your community.
Local councils across NSW are looking for young people like you to join their teams as apprentices, trainees or cadets and this could be your first step. Whether you’re into hands-on work, helping your community or just want a fresh start, there’s a role that could be right for you.
Fresh Start Program
Register to the Fresh Start Program and we will connect you to opportunities to apply for council apprenticeships, traineeships and cadetships matching your interests.
Apply for a local council apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship
To search for current vacancies for apprenticeships, traineeships, and cadetships at councils, visit Careers at Council. You can also register for job alerts and find out more about working in local Government.
Councils post current opportunities, including for apprentices, trainees and cadets on their websites. You can also see what services are provided to the community and learn about upcoming projects.
