An exciting prospect to gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
You will be part of a team that delivers community activation, events, arts and cultural initiatives and place-based engagement activities across the Shellharbour Civic Centre and the wider Shellharbour region.
Through a combination of practical experience and formal study, you will develop valuable skills in event planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and event delivery while contributing to initiatives that bring people together and enhance community life.
The traineeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning and training, with both the on-the-job and theoretical components supported by Council and TAFE and is open to school leavers and mature-age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Certificate III in Events.
Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to build a skilled workforce by creating employment opportunities and developing future talent.
As part of the program, you'll receive ongoing training, mentoring and support from experienced professionals while completing a nationally recognised qualification and gaining valuable industry experience.
About us
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.
It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.




Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation.
We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-timeincluding evening and weekend shifts,up to 24 months (or the duration of the traineeship)
Salary up to $****** per week (based on school level achieved & years out of school with a range from $****** for a school leaver up to $****** for 5+ years out of school)




On the job training
Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
Up to 3 hours of study time per week
Plus
benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
Plus
Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
Plus
a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.
Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces.
Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
Contact: Grace Riddington - Team Leader Venues & Activations on ************.
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📌 Venues And Activations (Events) Trainee (New South Wales)
🏢 2. Shellharbour City Council (Active Recruitment)
📍 New South Wales