The Role:
In this traineeship, you’ll gain hands on experience in administration and customer service while working alongside a supportive team across Community Services and Sport and Recreation.
You’ll support local community groups, community services programs and sport and recreation clubs by assisting with enquiries, organising information and contributing to projects that help people connect, participate and thrive across Ipswich.
No two days are the same – you’ll build practical workplace skills, grow your confidence, and gain experience that creates real pathways into future roles within council or the broader community services and sport and recreation sector.
Traineeship will commence in mid-May 2026.
About You:
To be successful in this traineeship, you will:
- Be reliable and willing to follow instructions
- Be organised and able to manage your time
- Have a genuine interest in community services and or sport and recreation industry
- Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with others
- Be committed to completing your traineeship and nationally recognised qualification
Your Host Employer:
Ipswich City Council is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
Eligibility:
As council’s traineeships are funded in part by the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work – First Start initiative, there are eligibility criteria that need to be met.
To be eligible to obtain a certificate during the traineeship, you need to:
- Be a Queensland resident; and
- Be aged 15 years or older and no longer at school; and
- Be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen; or
- Have a valid passport and have a visa that allows you to work (permanent residence visa, temporary protection visa, or temporary residence visa); and
- Not have any existing qualifications in the field of study
You also need to be part of an identified disadvantaged group:
- Young people (aged 15-24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care
- Long term unemployed job seekers
- Mature-aged job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People with disability
- Displaced workers
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Veterans, ex-ADF personnel and their families
Pre employment checks:
Successful trainees must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and Q Fever vaccination.
Apply Now:
Applications close Monday 6th April 2026
- Complete the mandatory screening questions
- Submit your current resume
- Submit a cover letter relevant to the role
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future. For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
This position is paid under the National Training Wage
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