2026 Trainee and Apprentice Program

Kick start your career with Australia's newest city, being part of a team proud to deliver for our growing local community! 

We are now seeking expressions of interest from motivated people keen to undertake a traineeship/ apprenticeship and learn and contribute this this vision whilst completing studies in one of the following areas:

• Business Administration
• Civil Construction
• Parks and Gardens
• Plant Operations
• Arboriculture
• Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic

City of Moreton Bay are proudly partnering with the Queensland Government in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start Traineeship program.

This program aims to provide young people and disadvantaged job seekers with an opportunity to join our team in a hands on traineeship or apprenticeship, where you will develop new skills and experience whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification and contributing to our local community through paid employment.

To be eligible for this program, you will identify as one of the below job seekers:

• Young People (Aged 15–24 Years)
• Long-Term Unemployed Job Seekers
• Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People
• Mature-Age Job Seekers (45 Years Or Older)
• Migrants And Refugees From Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
• People With A Disability
• Displaced Workers
• Women Re-Entering The Workforce
• Veterans And Ex-Service Personnel and their families

Throughout the traineeship you will undertake the training requirements to complete the training certificate, whilst gaining hands on experience under the mentorship of experienced industry professionals... providing a great foundation to your new career!

Click here to learn about the different Traineeships and Apprenticeships on offer

About you

To be considered for one of these opportunities you will: 

• meet the eligibility criteria outlined above per the Queensland Government in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start Traineeship program guidelines
• be available to commence in the first half of 2026
• have a genuine interest to work within and learn more about the selected program
• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• have a safety focused mindset

In addition, for the opportunities in our outdoor workforce (eg. Parks and Gardens, Civil Construction) you will:

• have the physical ability to safely carry out manual labouring tasks
• hold a current drivers license (minimum C class) 
• hold or be willing to obtain a Construction Induction Card prior to commencement

The details

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected]. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.