Goulburn Mulwaree Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 400 staff throughout the region. There are many differing areas of skills within our workforce – including those with technical abilities like plant operations, finance, water and sewer, customer service, marketing and tourism, planning and development and other areas.
Council is also a child safe organisation, and has a policy and procedure in place to ensure we meet the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Candidates are advised that it is essential that you address the selection criteria when applying for a vacant position. If you require assistance regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources on 02 4823 4415.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is a fantastic place to work, with amazing benefits, an inclusive culture and a strong commitment to staff development. GMC provides an Equal Employment Opportunity environment.
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Traineeships and apprenticeships (sometimes referred to collectively as Australian Apprenticeships) are a great way to start a career and be paid while receiving structured and relevant competency based training leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
GMC’s EEO plan requires that we maintain a combination of at least five trainees and apprentices at any given time. Trainees and apprentices are employed by a third party organisation with GMC acting as the host employer. The third party currently engaged by GMC is Apprenticeship Careers Australia, and this arrangement is reviewed periodically.
Trainees vary in age and job roles, and may include who have just left school to older or more mature-aged trainees and apprentices. An explanation of the difference between apprenticeships and traineeships and some me examples of the types of the job roles available at GMC is below.
Trainees:
Generally take between 1-2 years to complete depending on the qualification and are available in services areas such as business, retail, community health, childcare, financial services and more.
Examples of trainee roles at GMC may include:
- Business administration trainee
- Customer service trainee
- Waste management trainee
- Records trainee
- Water operations trainee
- Community services trainee
- Financial services trainee
- Events management trainee
Council currently has the following Traineeships available:
Gallery Administrator Trainee
Customer Service Trainee
Apprenticeships:
Generally take up to four years to complete depending on the qualification and are usually available in trade areas such as building and construction, automotive, engineering, manufacturing and more.
Examples of apprentices at GMC may include:
- Apprentice mechanic
- Apprentice horticulturalist
Vacancies are regularly advertised through the Apprenticeship Careers Australia and seek.com.au – please see below for links to current trainee and apprentice vacancies:
View opportunities here
Our work placement program provides students with an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, develop specific work skills and to become familiar with a workplace and the expectations of employers. We are committed to providing meaningful work experience to students in a variety of areas across Council.
To be eligible for our work placement program you must be a secondary or tertiary student seeking relevant unpaid experience. Students need to be covered for public liability insurance by a recognised school, tertiary institution, or referral agency.
Preference will be given to students living in the local government area.
Work placements are available throughout the year, with the number and timing of placements dependent on whether the business unit can provide an effective on-the-job experience.
All requests will be actioned, you will receive an email of the outcome as soon as practicable.
What is required prior to placement?
- Completion of online application form
- A copy of the Studying Institutions Public Liability Insurance
- A copy of supporting documentation e.g. White Card, Working With Children Check etc. where required
- Completed work placement consent form if student is under 18 years of age.
- For High School students, a copy of the Department of Education work placement form completed by the student, the School and Goulburn Mulwaree Council prior to placement.
How do I apply?
Please complete the online application below. You will need an email address.
** If you are under 18 years of age you will need to approval from a parent or caregiver. Please Click Here to download the consent form(PDF, 136KB). The completed form must be attached at the end of this application.
At Goulburn Mulwaree Council we recognise the diverse skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country. These unique skills and attributes are valued in serving our local community. We encourage ex-service personnel to look at the many and varied opportunities available here at Council. The Veterans Employment Program (VEP) is a communication and education platform that supports both veterans and hiring managers. VEP continues to build a network of champions and partners to help promote the skills veterans can bring to Local Government, for more information visit the VEP website here. Visit the Veterans Employment website here.
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We appreciate that applying for roles outside of defence can be daunting. If you are unsure of where to start, or would like some support with the application process, please contact Council at council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au.
Why Choose a Career in Local Government?
Transferable Skills
Your time as a service personnel has equipped you with the necessary skills required to succeed in Local Government. Ex-service personnel have unique and extensive skills portfolios in areas such as; leadership, teamwork, initiative, accountability and communication, which are just some of the skills that can be transferable into Local Government.
Your ability to see and understand the big picture clearly, makes you highly employable. However, if you don't understand what your own skills are and how they can transfer to Local Government, you are going to limit your chances of gaining employment.
Your ability to communicate your skills and attributes to an interview panel is paramount; the NSW Local Government Rank 2 Grade Guide and Local Government Capability Framework are two resource tools that were designed to assist both ex-service personnel and hiring managers to understand what transferrable skills are.
Diverse Job Opportunities
The scale and diversity of work conducted by Local Government means that there are many different career pathways available. Similar to Defence, Local Government's primary role is to serve its community, in order to achieve this Local Government requires a diverse and multi skilled workforce.
The Careers at Council website is an excellent resource for you to gain a great understanding about unique and diverse employment opportunities available within Local Government.
Professional Development
If you're looking to upskill or develop your skills further, Local Government is the best place to start to achieve your goals. Some of the benefits include:
- A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
- Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
- Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
- Mentoring and coaching programs
Employee Assistance Program
Council’s EAP provider is Converge International. Converge International is a coaching and counselling service providing confidential and short-term support for home and work. Some of the support areas include; Career Assist, Employee Assist, Money Assist and more.
Did you Know?
The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and ex-service personnel understand how Defence skills and experience align with public sector jobs. Use this guide as a helpful tool to identify where your skills and qualifications align.
The Local Government Capability Framework sets out the essential knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work effectively in Local Government. The guide outlines the requirements of Council roles and how ex-service personnel experience can fulfil these needs at all employment levels.
The Department of Defence Transition Program
Defence Member and Family Support has developed a ADF Member and Family Transition Guide which contains information on the transition process, as well as information on support services and administrative requirements. One of the support programs available is the Defence Force Transition Program. This program has various workshops, training, programs and advice, which is designed to assist you, and your family, with your transition. Most of these programs can be accessed for up to 12 months after you transition, with some up to 24 months. You will need a referral from an ADF Transition Coach before you can access this program.
ADF Transition & Civil Recognition Project was established to undertake the work on aligning military skills and civilian qualifications. They will help you to understand what civilian employers want and how to express your service in a way that any employer can understand and value.
ADF Member and Family Transition Seminars are held throughout the year and are designed to help you and your family plan and prepare for life outside of defence. Remember: it's not just you who is transitioning out of defence, it’s your family as well, taking your spouse or family member to one of these transition seminars will increase your chances of a smooth and successful transition.