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Recruitment Information

To be considered for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship at Blacktown City Council, commencing in 2012, please take note of the following important information/dates:

Applications Open:

Monday 9:00am, 11 July 2011

Applications Close:

Friday 4:30pm, 29 July 2011

Aptitude Testing:

Saturday, 27 August 2011
Monday, 29 August 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 (if required).

Interviews:

Commencing from 19 September 2011

When applications open, applicants will need to complete the relevant application form, which can be found on our website under positions vacant:

  • Trade Apprenticeships - Apprentice Application Form (HRF073)
  • Business Administration Traineeships - Trainee Application Form (HRF072)

Applicants will be notified by the Human Resources section on progression through each stage of the recruitment process via their preferred method of contact (as noted on your application form).

Apprenticeships for 2012 placement are:

  • Electrician x 1
  • Gardener x 3
  • Greenkeeper x 1
  • Heavy Vehicle Plant Mechanic x 2
  • Plumber x 1

Council offers 7 Business Administration Traineeships based in the following areas:

  • Arts and Cultural Development (Arts Centre)
  • Corporate Planning
  • Blacktown City Information Centre
  • Civil Maintenance
  • Financial Services
  • Human Resources/Learning & Development
  • Public Relations
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Please ensure that you are available for the dates advertised above if you wish to apply. If you are not available on these dates your application may not progress.
  • Before applying for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship please ensure your are eligible to apply.