Finding Your Future

Traineeships

Your Career Starts Here in Ipswich 

Build a meaningful and lasting career with Ipswich City Council through our traineeship programs. 

Each year, we offer a variety of exciting opportunities for people looking to kickstart their careers. These positions are advertised throughout the year on our Careers page, as well as on LinkedIn and Facebook. 

Our programs are more than just jobs — they’re pathways to personal and professional growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and contribute to projects that make a real difference in the Ipswich community, all while working in a safe and supportive environment. 

Traineeships are full-time, fixed-term roles that provide a fantastic opportunity to earn a nationally recognised qualification, receive mentorship, and build confidence in the workplace. 

If you're ready to take the first step toward a rewarding and dynamic career, a traineeship with Ipswich City Council could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

There will be multiple traineeships available in 2026 working within various council teams: 

  • Community and Sport (Cert 3 in Business)
  • Resource Recovery - Strategy and Business Planning (Cert 3 in Business)
  • People and Culture - Workplace Safety and Wellbeing (Cert 3 in Business)
  • Finance (Cert 3 in Business)
  • Works and Field Services
    • Cert 2 in Civil Construction
    • Cert 2 in Horticulture
    • Cert 2 Sports Turf Management
    • Cert 2 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
    • Cert 2 in Animal Care
  • Libraries and Customer Services
    • Cert 3 in Business
    • Cert 4 in Library and Information Services 

Eligibility 

To be eligible to obtain a certificate during the traineeship, you need to:  

  • Be a Queensland resident; and
  • Be aged 15 years or older and no longer at school; and
  • Be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen; or
  • Have a valid passport and have a visa that allows you to work (permanent residence visa, temporary protection visa, or temporary residence visa); and
  • Not have any existing qualifications in the field of study  

You also need to be part of an identified group:  

  • Young people (aged 15-24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care
  • Long term unemployed job seekers
  • Mature-aged job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • People with disability
  • Displaced workers
  • Women re-entering the workforce
  • Veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families  

Pre employment checks  

Successful trainees must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and Q Fever vaccination. 

Please note that most traineeships will require a pre-employment screening assessment, which includes testing for alcohol and drugs. 

Register your interest for the 2026 traineeship opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Council offers a wide range of career opportunities in the following areas. These challenging opportunities are in professional, technical, administrative, outdoor and trade professional areas.

  • Civil Engineering
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Infrastructure Delivery
  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Diesel Fitting and Boiler Making
  • Roads and Drainage
  • Waste Services and Recycling
  • Civil Construction and Operations
  • Environmental Protection and Education
  • Parks and Reserves
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Horticulture
  • Sport and Recreation
  • Assets and Facilities Management
  • Architecture
  • Trade Services
  • Financial services
  • Financial accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Legal services
  • Auditing
  • Property management
  • Human resources
  • Administrative support
  • Governance
  • Information technology
  • Information management
  • Financial projects
  • Customer Service
  • Procurement
  • Strategic land use
  • Town planning
  • Graphic design
  • Building certification
  • Policy development
  • Community Engagement and Development
  • Industry Development
  • Libraries
  • Tourism
  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Events Management
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Licencing and Investigations
  • Community Compliance
  • Community Safety
  • Animal Management
  • Security Services

To view current vacancies and information about careers at Ipswich City Council visit our careers website: Careers at Ipswich

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