Benefits:
- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Events
- Full time role, Monday to Friday with occasional evening/weekend work required
- Entry level opportunity to start a meaningful career in local government
- Gain hands on experience in planning and delivering events
- Structured career growth through a professional development program
Your Host Employer:
Redland City Council proudly serves the Redlands Coast community, delivering essential services and shaping a thriving, sustainable region. With over 1,000 employees across diverse teams, we maintain roads, parks, waterways, and islands, and provide services like waste, water, libraries, and community events.
Ranked among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing, Redlands is a great place to live, work, and grow. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected, supported, and able to contribute their best.
The Role:
Location: Cleveland, QLD
Duration: 12-month Traineeship
Start Date: February 2026
As an Events Trainee, you’ll work with a collaborative team and gain expose to all aspects of event management from client briefs to venue set up, building a strong foundation for your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Event Coordinator with all aspects of event planning and delivery, including set up and pack down
- Work closely with suppliers, staff, and community members
- Contribute to the creation of social media content and event promotion listings
- Event related administration e.g. raising purchase orders and invoices, maintaining databases, and file management of images
- Provide general administrative support as required
As part of your Traineeship, you’ll join Redland City Council’s Professional Development Program, giving you structured learning, networking opportunities, and exposure to Council-wide operations.
About You:
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will be:
- Excited to learn about event planning and delivery and gain hands-on experience in a real workplace
- Reliable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude toward busy event days and new challenges
- Enjoy working with people and happy to take initiative when tasks need to be done.
- A friendly and clear communicator, whether speaking with guests, contractors, or team members
- Organised and able to manage your time well, especially when juggling multiple event tasks
- Willing to learn new tools and technology, including social media platforms and basic administrative systems
Role Requirements:
- Flexibility to work varied work hours including occasional evenings/weekends
- Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (desirable)
- Strong computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Office
- Be willing to complete a pre-employment functional assessment
- Previous experience in administration or customer service (desirable)
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
Note: candidates must meet the criteria outlined in the Skilling Queenslanders for Work First Start guidelines. Suitability for the role will be assessed in line with these requirements.
This position is paid under the National Training Wage.
Redland City Council gratefully acknowledges the funding provided by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training under the First Start Program.
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