Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Positions for our 2026 intake
Benefits for Council apprentices and trainees
Our shortlisting process
In reward for your hard work
How to apply
Gladstone Regional Council is proud to facilitate the upskilling of our region.
There are a variety of opportunities available which will provide on-the-job training and support to develop employability skills, knowledge, and experience.
Our training opportunities consist of a mix of hands-on practical work, learning from experienced leaders, and classroom education in the vocational area to develop theoretical knowledge.
Positions for our 2026 intake include:
- Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic x 2
- Apprentice Plumber x 2
- Aquatic Operations Trainee
- Business Administration Trainee x 4
- First Nations Fire Trainee
- Live Production Trainee
- Parks and Gardens Apprentice x 2
- Pest Management Trainee
- Process Operator Trainee
- Waste Management Trainee
- Workplace Health and Safety Trainee
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Benefits for Council apprentices and trainees:
- Work patterns to support a healthy work life balance
- Uniforms and tools provided
- Free physiotherapy appointments
- Discount on fitness memberships
- 100% of training costs paid for by Council
- Dedicated support person and mentor.
Our shortlisting process
Shortlisted applicants can expect to participate in aptitude testing, an interview and pre-employment checks including a medical where required.
In reward for your hard work
You will have the opportunity to kick start your career within a progressive local government organisation working within a team that values your contribution.
How to apply
Applications open noon, Monday, 30 June 2025 and close noon Friday, 18 July 2025.
Successful candidates will commence with Council in January 2026.
Please visit our Current Vacancies to view current availabilities.
For more information about apprenticeships and traineeships with Council, please contact us on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au

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Opening Hours
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Postal Address
PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680
Council Offices
101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680
41 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677
Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenues, Boyne Island Qld 4680
Rural Transaction Centres
71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Qld 4677
47 Raglan Street, Mount Larcom Qld 4695
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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