ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships

Council hosts a number of technical trainees and apprentices, providing ongoing opportunities to our community in a variety of fields. 

Traineeships and apprenticeships are great opportunities to gain valuable experience, skill development and career insights. They can help set you up for a long and rewarding career with Council and provide you with transportable industry skills and experience.

Positions often become available throughout the year and could be in areas such as:

• Civil Construction
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Horticulture
• Financial Services
• Governance
• Town Planning
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Services
• Welding / Metal Fabrication
• Work Health and Safety

How to register your interest for traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities 

Fill out all questions below. Click 'next'.

You will then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). This is not compulsory, so you can proceed with registering your interest if you do not have a current resume. Click 'next'.

Review your application to confirm everything is correct.  Click "Confirm" to submit your application.

Please Note:  Once you start your online application, you are able to save and return to it later. This 'unsubmitted' application will be visible to Council.  

We also recommend subscribing to job alerts via the positions vacant page.

Specific enquiries

People and Culture | 02 6686 1443 | careers@ballina.nsw.gov.au

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