Build your career with Council’s Apprentice and Trainee Program

We offer nationally recognised Apprenticeships and Traineeships for motivated people who have an interest in gaining hands on work experience and technical training in our varying trades. 

We offer Apprenticeships and Traineeship opportunities in a variety of study areas including electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, childcare, horticulture, civil construction, customer service, warehousing, water treatment, surveying, metal fabrication, boiler making, and fitting. 

Apprentices and trainees receive on-the-job expert mentoring by qualified supervisors and teams. They are given time to attend study and have access to other great benefits of working at Council, such as the rewards and recognition program, wellbeing leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and Fitness Passport.

How to apply

Apprenticeships and traineeships are advertised in local media and on our Current Vacancies page. Please apply the same way you would for any job and respond to the requirements outlined in the advertisement.

For more information on opportunities to build your career at Central Coast Council, email buildyourcareer@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

Check out our Useful Documents at the bottom of this page for a checklist on how to apply as well as more information on our Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs.
 

Work experience

We offer meaningful unpaid work experience and work placement opportunities through our Work Experience Program. 

Work experience opportunities are available in a variety of areas within Council including Childcare, Fleet Services, Business Support and Systems, Tourism, People and Culture, Customer Service, Leisure and Pools, Strategic Planning, Procurement Operations, Youth and Senior Services, Environmental Management, and Catchments to Coast. If your desired area of work experience is not listed above, submit an application to enquire, or email us at buildyourcareer@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

Interested in our Work Experience Program? Complete the Work Experience Application Form, and we'll contact you about available opportunities. 

Eligibility criteria 

We accept work experience or placement from applicants; 

• Completing a high school VET course where placement is a compulsory requirement
• Completing a University, TAFE, or private RTO course where placement is a compulsory requirement
• Registered with an approved referral agency or institution.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of insurance coverage (certificate of currency for Public Liability and Personal Injury Insurance) from your educational institution or referral agency. You will be asked to provide this in application. Unfortunately, we will be unable to progress with your application if we do not receive this information. 

Applications must be made at least 6 weeks prior to the preferred start date. Applications will be reviewed and actioned within 48 hours; however, we may take up to 14 days to provide a response to your application. If your application is successful, you will be required to complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire and provide proof of vaccination (if required for your desired area of placement). 

For work experience requests in areas involving children and young people (e.g., childcare, libraries, and leisure and pools), you will be required to provide proof of a current Working with Children Check. 

For high school work experience requests, you will be required to upload your Student Placement Record. 

How to apply

To apply, please complete the Work Experience Application Form. Before you start, make sure you have: 

• Evidence of insurance
• Working with Children Check (relevant placements only)
• Student Placement Record (high school placements only)
• Any relevant licences or tickets (e.g., General Construction White Card)

Please ensure that you identify the area you would like to experience and if there are any specific requirements for your placement so we can match you with the most relevant team and provide you with a meaningful experience at Central Coast Council.

If your application is successful, you will receive an email notification. You will be required to contact your nominated supervisor within 7 days of receiving your notification, or your application may be declined. 

Applicants with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply. 

If you require assistance with your application, please contact our team at buildyourcareer@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.