About the opportunity

Calling all year 12 students!  Are you keen to take the first steps to a satisfying and fulfilling career?  Do you want to work while studying in a supportive team environment?  Kick off your career with this exciting role whilst working towards obtaining a Certificate III in Community Services or Business Administration.

An exciting 12-month employment opportunity exists for a school leaver during their ‘gap-year’ prior to entering tertiary or TAFE studies.  The successful applicant will work within the Shire’s Community Planning & Development team focusing on youth engagement as well as other focus areas such as access & inclusion, seniors, arts, and culture.

Details

Community Planning and Development Trainee (HR 09/25)

  • Fixed Term 12 months from Jan 2025 (76 hours/fortnight)
  • EA Level 1 (17/18 years of age) - $43,241 - $46,934 per annum
  • Plus superannuation, career development, generous leave provisions and recreation centre membership.

Position description and selection criteria

Community Planning and Development Trainee Position Description

The successful applicant will be:

  • Enthusiastic and demonstrate an interest in community activities and social issues;
  • Progressing towards successful completion of Year 12; and
  • Living within the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

During their year with the Shire, the trainee will obtain a certificate III, learn a variety of professional skills including communicating at meetings, minute taking, grant writing and event management, whilst benefiting from the Shire’s enterprise bargaining agreement and receiving four weeks paid leave and a flexible working roster.  

Submit your application now. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply 

Complete Application Form

Email [email protected] along with your:

  • Application form 
  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV

Applications close     

Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 4.00pm. 

For questions about the role

Please contact Bec Young on 9780 5663 (Mon - Thur)

Andrea Selvey, CEO


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