A Traineeship Opportunity- South Burnett Regional Council:
Kickstart your career in animal care by applying for this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.
The Kingaroy based Traineeship will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 1st February, 2027 and will include the completion of a Cert III in Animal Care Services.
The Benefits:
The benefits include:
- Paid on-site training.
- A recognised qualification.
- A 9-day fortnight work roster.
- 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
- Access to Corporate memberships.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.
Who Should Apply:
The position is offered under the Queensland Government’s First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.
The Duties:
Reporting to the Coordinator Regulatory Services, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:
- Gain on-the-job by assisting with day-to-day activities in the care of animals within the Council’s South Burnett Animal Management Centre.
- Undertake all training requirements and complete a Cert III in Animal Care Services.
- Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Maintain a record of training achieved.
- Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
- Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.
The Requirements:
- A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications in Animal Care Services.
- Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
- The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
- Sound communication skills.
- Proven team player qualities.
- Minimum successful completion of year 10.
- A minimum current “C” class driver licence.
- A commitment to safety in the workplace.
Additional Application Requirements:
The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:
- All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC.
Only those applicants who complete the questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.
- Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.
Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress to the next stage.
Pre-employment Assessments:
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.
To Apply:
Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday 23rd October, 2026.
Enquiries:
Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389.
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