Career pathways
We are 1 of Australia's largest and most diverse councils, which means the career opportunities here are just as varied as the community we serve. Whether you're starting out, changing direction, returning to work or looking to take the next step in an established career, there's a pathway here for you.
Starting your career
Apprenticeships and traineeships
If you’re looking to build practical skills while earning a qualification, our apprenticeship and traineeship program could be the right fit. We offer positions across the organisation, from trades and outdoor services to community programs and corporate functions, giving you the chance to learn on the job, earn while you study and build a career that makes a real difference.
Find out more about current apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities
Graduate program
Our graduate program is a structured 2-year experience designed for recent graduates who want to put their degree to work on projects that matter. You'll gain hands-on experience across different parts of the organisation, be supported by experienced colleagues and build the kind of capability that sets you up for a long and rewarding career in local government.
Find out more about our graduate program
Experienced professionals
We offer roles across a wide range of disciplines ranging from engineering, planning and environmental services to community programs, early learning, libraries, finance and corporate services. Whatever your background, you'll find work here that draws on your expertise and connects it to something bigger than any one role.
The scale and diversity of our organisation means there's always something new to learn, a challenge worth taking on and a team that benefits from what you bring.
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Growing your career from within
You don't need to leave us to grow. Many of our people have built long, fulfilling careers here, moving across teams, stepping into new responsibilities, and progressing into leadership over time.
We actively support internal mobility through acting and higher duties arrangements, secondments across teams and directorates, and structured development pathways that help you build toward your next role.
Our achievement planning program means you'll have regular, dedicated conversations with your manager about where you want to go and what support you need to get there.
Here, your ambition is encouraged. And your next opportunity is more likely to be closer than you think.
Work experience
We offer unpaid work experience placements for students and those looking to gain practical exposure to local government. Placements are available across a range of areas and provide a genuine insight into the breadth of work we do.
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Diversity, inclusion and belonging
Blacktown City is home to 1 of Australia's most culturally diverse communities and our workforce reflects that. We're committed to building a team where everyone feels welcome, valued and set up to succeed, regardless of their background, experience or circumstances.
We proudly support a range of pathways for people who have faced barriers to employment, including our Veterans Employment Program, which recognises the unique skills, discipline and experience that former service men and women bring to our organisation.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages and gender identities.
Find out more about our diversity and inclusion programs.
Not sure where you fit?
With more than 2,000 people working across hundreds of different roles, there's a good chance we have something that suits your skills and ambitions.
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