Isaac Regional Council in Queensland recently welcomed its largest ever intake of trainees and apprentices, with 14 new recruits added to the fold.
The successful candidates were selected from an impressive 271 applications.
Located in Clermont, Dysart, Middlemount and Moranbah, the recruits will cover nine different industries: business administration, horticulture, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plant operations, water and sewerage and libraries.
Mayor Anne Baker said Council was excited to welcome the next generation to local government.
“Over the next one to four years they will gain skills, experience and a nationally recognised qualification.
“As an equal opportunity employer, it’s great to have two women joining us in carpentry and civil construction.”
Deputy Mayor Geoff Bethel welcomed the new starters and highlighted the benefits of working for Council.
“One of the great things about working for local government is the opportunity to help shape communities and impact lives.
“Our trainees and apprentices will contribute to making Isaac a better place to live, work and play.”
This year sees an increase to Council’s intake of trainees and apprentices due to a subsidy boost from the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslander’s For Work First Start Program.
