Trainee Academy
Join the Trainee Academy
Applications for our 2025 Trainee Academy will soon be open. We encourage you to stay updated for when our trainee and other positions become available by:
City of Gold Coast is a high-performing, customer-focused organisation and one of the largest employers on the Gold Coast with over 5000 employees.
Traineeships offer an entry pathway into a variety of professions. They are a great way to start out, or to change careers, because they offer a recognised qualification that is combined with real on-the-job learning in a fulltime job role.
Traineeships can be for 12, 18, 24 or 36 months based on the profession. The qualification will be completed on the job.
We advertise opportunities for professions such as:
- construction
- maintenance
- work health and safety
- business and administration
- land surveying
- information technology
- cyber security.
For enquiries, please email our careers pathway team at careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Eligibility
You must have:
- full working rights in Australia for the duration of the program
- Year 12 or equivalent (preferred).
Why choose our Trainee Academy?
- Networking opportunities
- City tours
- Exclusive leadership talks
- Tailored learning including work-based training and an extensive range of personal, professional and career development training designed to set you up for success
- Assistance and support on your path to accreditation
- Support for your continued development journey with future opportunities with us after the program
- Work-life integration including 9-day fortnight, flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
Employee benefits
Access a range of benefits to support your professional development, health, safety and wellbeing:
Modern flexible working arrangements
Generous superannuation
Training and professional development
Nine-day fortnights
Access to over 350 fitness facilities via Fitness Passport
Reward and recognition programs
Social Club
Testimonials
Maintenance worker
I found an organisation that support my footy and professional development. I have worked here for 12 years and love the flexibility and team culture.
Human resource partner
The City is such a diverse workforce with plenty of career options. I wake with a grateful heart and a big smile knowing I'm in a role that I'm passionate about.