Cadetship Program 2023

Kickstart your career today with a Brisbane City Council cadetship!

Applications are now open for undergraduate students to join Brisbane City Council’s 2023 Cadetship Pathway program.

What does Brisbane City Council do?

We do everything from building unique bridges, producing great festivals to picking up litter and improving waterway health. Council’s diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax. As a values-based organisation, Brisbane City Council takes great pride in providing services of a high standard for those who live, work, study and visit Brisbane.

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.  

About the program

The Cadetship Pathway program is a part-time development-focused program available to undergraduates who are completing a degree level qualification from a tertiary institution and are in their final or penultimate years.

Over the course of the one-year program participants will gain exposure and experience aligned to their area of study, whilst also being provided with the opportunity to engage in group and one-on-one development initiatives, and tailored coaching interventions. Cadets will gain a broad range of experience as they work across a variety of sections in Council and will have the opportunity to provide business units with up-to-date knowledge and perspectives.

Available cadet roles include:

Civil Engineer – Req# 644434
Business Analyst – Req# 644670
Communications Officer – Req# 644681
Data Analyst – Req# 644677

Eligibility Requirements

This opportunity is open to students who are:

• currently studying an undergraduate Bachelor degree-level course at a tertiary institution
• in the penultimate or final years of your degree, but not graduating before November 2023
• have visa/work rights that allow part-time work for the duration of the program
• able to work two days per week in addition to your university studies, starting in January 2023.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Brisbane City Council has recently launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is actively working to increase opportunities for Brisbane’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. While our cadetships are open to everyone, we strongly encourage applications and enquiries from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and since 2018 has been recognised with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

For more information about working at Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the relevant Req# to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

More information: Email Ian Rodgers, Employment Pathways Coordinator – ian.rodgers@brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 07 3407 0058.

Closing Date: 30^th October 2022 at 11:55pm AEST

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