Brisbane City Council (Cadetship Program)

Brisbane City Council - Cadetship Program

Are you passionate about Brisbane and want to work in a profession that supports our community? With over 4,000 different types of jobs in Council, everyone has a role to play in making Brisbane an even better place to live.

Are you studying full time and want the opportunity to kick start your career? Brisbane City Council offers cadetships across multiple disciplines that give you the flexibility of part-time employment, while allowing you to complete your studies.

Council has myriad projects on the go at any one time that aim to enhance the natural environment, plan for our future, improve public transport and minimise traffic congestion.

Our Cadets enjoy:

  • flexible work hours to suit your study commitments
  • HECS fees reimbursement each semester including book subsidy
  • hourly rate (plus superannuation and leave benefits) dependent upon your year of study
  • opportunity to work full time during university breaks (up to six weeks annually)
  • access to Council’s free gym and wellness centre.

Our Cadets engage in training and development opportunities including:

  • advancing and growing personal and professional capability and confidence
  • developing personal and professional networks
  • mentoring and career development.

Upon completion you may be eligible to join Council’s Graduate Program. If you want to help shape our city, we want to hear from you!

Seeking
Undergraduates in their final two years of study who want to combine their studies with meaningful work and kick start their career early.

Degrees/disciplines
Commonly recruited disciplines include: Environmental Health, Landscape Architecture, Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, Urban/Town Planning

How to apply
Visit our website for full details:
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers. We encourage you to register for job alerts on our careers site to be notified of all cadetship vacancies.

Programs & deadlines
Cadetship • Vacation Work • Work Experience • Graduate Development Program

Applications for the Cadetship program usually open in August for commencement in January the following year.

Applications for Work Experience usually open in April for placement in June and July.

Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents ONLY (including New Zealand Citizens)

Additional eligibility requirements
Cadetship requirements include:

  • the ability to work a minimum two-day week while completing studies
  • getting a pass or pass conceded in any subject undertaken
  • meeting identified performance standards throughout your placement.

Position locations
Brisbane, QLD

Further information
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/careers

Recruitment Centre
careers@brisbane.qld.gov.au
07 3403 4998

Work Programs Available

Cadetship
Vacation
Work Experience
Graduate

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