- Get paid while you learn – Start building your career with hands-on experience and a nationally recognised qualification.
- No experience needed – Just bring a good attitude and a willingness to learn—we’ll teach you the rest.
- Real work, real skills – Work alongside experienced teams and gain practical skills you can use for life.
- Give back to your community – Working and learning with Walgett Shire Council means you are also working for your community.
About us:
Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales rich in history and natural beauty. Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore.
For more information about Walgett please click here.
At Walgett Shire Council we have a people-first culture. Safety, our people, and service to the community are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are aligned with our core values: Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility.
About the role:
We’re offering paid traineeships that run for two years, fully supervised, and lead to achievement of a nationally recognised Certificate III or IV qualification—plus the possibility of ongoing work with Council when you complete.
Traineeships will commence from September 2025 until the beginning of 2026, depending on candidate availability.
About you:
- Eager to Learn – You’re keen to try new things, even if they’re unfamiliar.
- Team Player – You work well with others and can follow instructions to get the job done.
- Reliable – You show up on time, ready to work, and can be counted on to do your part.
- Positive Attitude – You’re motivated and willing to tackle each day's tasks.
Available Traineeships:
Building Maintenance Assistant
Join our hands-on, hard-working property maintenance crew and learn how to:
- Check buildings and equipment for faults and preventive repairs
- Help with inspections and building reports
- Do regular fix-it jobs like painting, plumbing, and carpentry
- Build and repair items around Council facilities
- Keep yourself and others healthy and safe at work
ICT Officer
With support from our in-house ICT Specialist you’ll gain experience in:
- Helping staff with computer issues
- Solving hardware, software, and network problems
- Setting up and looking after PCs, printers, and mobile gear
- Running tech setups for meetings and events
- Learning the basics of cybersecurity
Urban Maintenance Worker
Love the outdoors? Work alongside our friendly parks and open spaces team and learn how to:
- Look after local parks, gardens, sporting ovals, and town spaces —planting, watering, mowing, trimming
- Use and maintain power tools
- Help with concrete work, general clean-ups, and maintenance jobs
- Test water in the town supply, bore baths, and pools
- Keep yourself and others healthy and safe at work
How to Apply:
To apply, answer the questions below and attach your resume and a short letter telling us about yourself and why you’re interested in a traineeship. Important: If you don’t answer the questions or forget to include your resume, we won’t be able to consider your application.
We’ll send you updates about your application and any interview information to your email.
We Can Help:
Any questions or need help with the online form? Email Council’s People and Culture Team at jobs@walgett.nsw.gov.au and we’ll help you out.
Closing date for Applications:
Applications close at 9am Monday 4 August 2025.
Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.
Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
