Expressions of Interest - Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Applications closing on 30 October 2026, 04:00 PM

  • Job TypeContract (Long Term)


APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITIES – REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Whether you're finishing school, changing careers or looking to gain a qualification while earning an income, Norfolk Island Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in future apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities across Council’s diverse work areas. 

Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine practical workplace experience with nationally recognised training, helping you build valuable skills, gain a recognised qualification and develop a meaningful career while contributing to the Norfolk Island community.

What Are Apprenticeships & Traineeships?  

 Apprenticeship

 Traineeship

 Learn a trade while you work

 Learn professional, technical or administrative skills while you work

 Usually 3-4 years

 Usually 12-24 months

 Gain a trade qualification

 Gain a Certificate II, III or IV qualification

 Examples: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing   

 Examples: Business, Finance, Customer Service


Opportunities at Council  

Norfolk Island Regional Council provides a wide range of services that support the Norfolk Island community. As a multifaceted local government organisation, Council provides services across professional, technical, operational and community-focused functions.

Future apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities may arise in areas including:

  • Telecommunications 
  • Finance and Bookkeeping
  • Customer Care 
  • Business Administration 
  • And other council work areas where suitable opportunities are identified
  • Records and Information Management 
  • Library Services 
  • Registry Servics 

 

Council welcomes expressions of interest and will consider applicants as suitable apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities are identified. 

Eligibility 

You must have a full working right in Australia for the duration of the program.

Why Choose Council?

  • Earn while you learn
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification  
  • Mentoring from experienced professionals 
  • Potential pathways to ongoing employment 
  • Practical workplace experience 
  • Diverse career pathways 
  • Contribute to your local community

Interested? 

We would love to hear from you. 

To register your interest in a future apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities with Council, please email Jobs@nirc.gov.nf.  

Applications close on Friday, 30 October 2026. 

Please include a current resume and a brief note outlining the area or type of apprenticeship or traineeship you are interested in.