Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Forging Futures

Mackay Regional Council's 2023 Apprentice And Trainee Intake Program

Embark on a transformative professional journey with Mackay Regional Council's 2023 Apprentice and Trainee intake program. Gain invaluable on-the-job training, propelling your career towards a prosperous future.

Mackay Regional Council is offering an additional nine new positions as part of its 2023 Apprentice and Trainee intake.

Workplace diversity and flexibility are a major focus of the Apprentice and Trainee intake program.

Mayor Greg Williamson said, "The Apprentice and Trainee program offered by Mackay Regional Council provides a valuable opportunity for successful applicants to gain on-the-job training."

"Council is a fantastic place to work, and we encourage people from all walks of life to consider taking on a role in our workforce," Mayor Williamson added.

"This time round, roles will cover everything from event management to boilermaking and legal services – there is certainly something to pique everyone’s interest," he said.

"The apprentice and traineeships often lead to full-time work at Mackay Regional Council, and we are very proud to say we have many of our past apprentices and trainees still working here even 10 years later."

The mid-year intake is being coordinated by Hays Recruitment, with opportunities in a variety of industries at Mackay Regional Council, including:

● Business trainee

● Apprentice boilermaker

● Legal Services trainee

● Community Services trainee

● Event Management trainee

● Civil Construction trainee x 2

● Apprentice chef

● Apprentice plumber

Mackay Regional Council encourages applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, anyone re-entering the workforce, those from a non-English speaking background, individuals with a disability, impairment, or long-term condition, school leavers, or adult workers wishing to change careers or gain new skills.

Applications for the mid-year 2023 Apprentice and Trainee intake at Mackay Regional Council are open now, and more information can be found at mackay.qld.gov.au/traineeintake or at hays.com.au.

Applications close on June 9.

2022 Live Production Services trainee Eddie Tiller is now working full-time in council’s Functions and Events team at the MECC

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