Posted: 03/09/2025
Closing Date: 24/09/2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Central Sector - Hamilton Depot
Job Category: Operations
Trainee Wage plus superannuation and allowances (where applicable) - Fixed Term - 2 years
Southern Grampians Shire Council has four fantastic opportunities for trainees to join our Works Department teams.
The traineeships will be in the following areas:
* Gardener Trainee
* Logistics Trainee
* Civil Construction Trainee x 2
Working with WestVic, you will undertake your studies in the relevant certificates on offer as well as getting practical, on-the-job training. We are offering the chance for you to team from experienced professionals in a supportive and development-driven environment.
If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about working outdoors or within our logistics team, this is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career.
When writing your cover letter, please indicate which traineeship you are applying for.
Benefits of working at Council:
* We encourage personal and professional growth
* We understand the importance of work / life balance
* We embrace change
* We are committed to providing a safe work environment
* We offer flexible work arrangements
* We offer a 9 day fortnight
Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.
Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Glen Nepean, Central Sector Supervisor via phone on
Full details of this position are in the position descriptions attached below.
How to apply:
* Download and read the position descriptions as follows: Gardener, Logistics, Civil Construction
* Attach a resume and cover letter
Applications close: Wednesday, 24 September 2025