Applications for a range of apprentice and trainee positions across various sectors including environment, horticulture, civil construction, heavy vehicle mechanics, business services, and customer experience with City of Newcastle Council are due to close on Sunday 13 September.
Funding from the first two rounds of the NSW Government’s Fresh Start program has already enabled nine people to begin their training with the Council in 2025, with the next 14 recruits set to start in January 2026.
This will bring the total number of apprentices, trainees, graduates and undergraduates currently employed with the Council to 65.
CEO, Jeremy Bath said Council had become one of the largest employers of apprentices and trainees in the Hunter.
“Since 2021, we have recruited more than 90 early career roles across the organisation, delivering successful applicants with on-the-job training and mentoring from highly skilled professionals while they obtain nationally accredited qualifications,” Mr Bath said.
“This has provided pathways into employment across a range of sectors from greenkeeping, civil construction, carpentry and heavy vehicle mechanics to information technology, customer service, planning and digital marketing.
“These roles are always highly sought after, with nine recently advertised positions attracting more than 314 applications from people eager to begin their careers with City of Newcastle.
“We look forward to welcoming the next 14 new faces early next year as we continue to foster a diverse and multi-generational workforce that will collaboratively shape the city where we work, live, and play.”
A total of 92 apprentices, trainees, cadets, graduates and undergraduates have been employed by City of Newcastle since 2021.
Roles have been recruited into priority areas across the organisation, including 25 positions within civil construction, reflecting the significant growth in Council’s annual capital works program, which has increased in the same period from $90 million in 2021/22 to $159 million in 2025/26.
Since 2021, 26 people have also gone on to secure ongoing employment with City of Newcastle following the completion of their training.
To view the 14 positions available head to the City of Newcastle website.
