Start your career with the City of Sydney
Apprenticeships, trainee and cadet roles.
Gain a qualification and real-world experience in local government.
Whether you want to work outdoors, design digital solutions, ensure our parks thrive or contribute to major infrastructure projects, we have a role for you.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
When you work with us, you’ll:
- get paid while you learn
- work alongside industry experts
- gain nationally recognised qualifications
- experience working in a leading local government organisation
- enjoy our employee benefits.
Types of roles:
Full-time and part-time opportunities available, depending on your study requirements.
- Apprenticeships – skilled trades such as horticulture and parks management.
- Traineeships – entry-level roles in cybersecurity, digital media and operations.
- Cadetships – work in engineering, surveying and building certification while completing your final year of study.
No experience necessary. Limited positions available.
Apprentice gardener greenkeeper
Work outdoors in Sydney’s well-known parks and gardens. As an apprentice gardener greenkeeper, you’ll train with expert gardeners and landscapers while gaining a Certificate III in Horticulture.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain public parks, gardens and green spaces
- Learn plant care, soil management and pest control
- Operate tools and machinery safely
What you’ll get:
- 4-year paid apprenticeship
- Hands-on training and TAFE studies
- Get your start in landscaping and environmental care
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
If you have a passion for outdoor work. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 24 March.
Undergraduate cybersecurity analyst
Get trained in one of the fastest-growing tech industries. Join us as a cybersecurity trainee and gain a university degree in cybersecurity working with our technology and digital services team.
What you’ll do:
- Learn how to identify and prevent cyber threats
- Assist in securing our systems and data
- Work with technology professionals on real-world projects
What you’ll get:
- Paid part-time or full-time traineeship
- On-the-job training and formal qualification
- Build a career in a high-demand industry
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
If you have a keen interest in technology and security. Current university students included. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 24 March.
Cadet engineer
Work on major infrastructure projects while studying. The civil engineering cadetship lets you gain hands-on experience while completing your Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in road, bridge and infrastructure planning
- Learn CAD software and engineering calculations
- Work alongside senior engineers on city projects
What you’ll get:
- Paid part-time or full-time job and tuition support
- Real-world engineering experience
- A career with high job security
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
Engineering students enrolled in the final year of a civil engineering degree. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 24 March.
Cadet surveyor
Get started in land surveying, mapping and geospatial technology. The surveying cadetship gives you hands-on experience while completing a Bachelor of Surveying or Geospatial Science degree.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in land and infrastructure surveys
- Use GPS, drones and digital mapping tools
- Work with surveyors on real city projects
What you’ll get:
- Paid part-time or full-time work and tuition support
- Learn the latest technology in geospatial science
- Secure a high-demand career in land development
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
University students in the final year of studying surveying or geospatial science. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 24 March.
Cadet building surveyor
Build your knowledge of construction, regulations and building safety. Our building surveyor cadetship allows you to gain hands-on experience while completing a Bachelor of Building Surveying or related degree.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in building inspections and compliance checks
- Learn about zoning laws, safety codes and construction regulations
- Work alongside certified building surveyors on real projects
What you’ll get:
- Paid part-time or full-time role and tuition support
- Gain practical industry experience
- Step into a secure, high-demand career in the construction sector
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
University students or people interested in studying building surveying, construction management or a related field. Applications must be submitted online by Monday 24 March.
Early childhood trainee
Enter a rewarding career in early childhood education. Our early childhood trainees work in our local childcare centres while gaining a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
What you’ll do:
- Support qualified educators in daily activities
- Help create a safe and fun learning environment
- Assist in play-based learning and development
What you’ll get:
- 12-24 month paid traineeship
- Work with experienced childcare professionals
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Our employee benefits
Apply now
Anyone with a passion for working with children and an interest in gaining a qualification in early childhood education and care. No experience needed!
Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday 25 March.
