Wollongong City Council is seeking enthusiastic and motivated people to join our 2027 Cadets, Apprentices, Trainees and School Based Trainees (CATS) Intake.

School Based Traineeships* Library

Traineeships

* Animal Care and Rehoming
* Business Administration (People & Culture)
* Customer Experience
* Customer Service Officer (Memorial Gardens)
* Grounds & Maintenance (Tourist Parks)
* Rates
* Regulation and Compliance

Apprenticeships
* Greenkeeping x 2
* Nursery Apprentice (Botanic Garden)

Cadetships

* Building Surveyor
* Civil Engineering
* Economic Development
* Events
* PLanning Cadet

We're also proud to offer a number of opportunities designed to support a diverse and inclusive workforce, including opportunities for: Women in non traditional roles Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples People with disability 20 positions. Countless possibilities. One opportunity to Start Something Outstanding.

We're Looking for People Who

- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Enjoy practical, hands on work
- Work well in a team environment
- Take pride in their work
- Are reliable and committed
- Have a genuine interest in their chosen career pathway

No previous experience is required. We're looking for people with the right attitude, motivation and commitment to learning.

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 23 August 2026

Want to learn more? Attend one of our free information sessions:





Online Information Session - Online Register here​
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm -

Face to Face Information Session - Register here​
Tuesday 19 August 2026 | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Wollongong Youth Services 85 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play.

Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

Start Something Great. Apply today and grow your future with Wollongong City Council.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

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