New trainees begin at Council

Lockyer Valley Regional Council has officially welcomed its 2025 cohort of trainees and apprentices.

This year’s recruits have secured positions in fields as diverse as Customer Experience, Disaster Management, Business Support and Innovation, Information Management and Waste/Construction.

The Business Administration Trainees, Rachel-Ann Humphries, Ruby Washband, Tayla Finn and Eon Fleming will focus on all things local government, gaining vital experience to kick-start their careers.

Meanwhile, Summer Mobbs and Ethan Smith will begin their careers as an Apprentice Plant Operator in Waste/Construction.

Council’s Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Councillor for Organisational Development Chris Wilson said interest was high, with more than 60 applications submitted across the six entry-level positions.

“It was fantastic to have so many eager individuals keen to develop their skills and careers here at Council.

“Throughout their placement, our apprentices and trainees will receive hands-on experience when they work with knowledgeable leaders and staff, many who have decades of experience at Council or in local government.

“They will experience on-the-job training and support to foster their knowledge and experience, and as a Council, we are proud to play this vital role in helping to facilitate the upskilling of our region.

“What they learn through Council will help open doors to many future career opportunities, including here at Council.

"The wide range of opportunities a career in Council presents to our people is both surprising and exciting and we are pleased to provide support throughout their journey.

“Over the past five years, 24 apprentices and trainees have successfully completed their training with Council, with several staying on in more permanent positions and contributing to a skilled workforce and a thriving community,” Cr Wilson said.

In other good news, the four trainees who commenced last year, Erin Hatcher, Layla Millard, Jessica Cole and Luke McIntosh, recently completed their Certificate III in Business Administration.

The business traineeships are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the First Start Program under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative.