Careers

Blacktown City Council Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Applications have opened for the 2024 Blacktown City Council Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program. Opportunities are listed below.

Apprenticeships:

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic  

Plumber x 2  

Electrician x 2  

Nursery (Horticulture)

Traineeships:

Asset Construction  

Animal Rehoming Centre 

Community Development 

Civil Asset Maintenance 

City Planning  

Key Venues  

People & Culture   

Plant & Energy  

Property Services

Position Criteria:

• Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service
• Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
• Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Applications close on the Friday 28th of July 2023

Early offers will be made in September 2023

Positions will commence in January 2024

Interested students are encouraged to visit the links below for more information and to apply.

Any student wishing assistance with their application are welcome to see Ms May.

University of NSW Portfolio Early Entry Conditional Offer

The UNSW Portfolio Early Entry Conditional Offer provides an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, passion and potential to succeed in their chosen degree area. 

Students interested in securing an early conditional offer for Term 1, 2024, can now register for the Portfolio Entry Workshops. Students will learn how to submit an outstanding portfolio for eligible degrees across Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering. 

In-person workshop - Arts, Design & Architecture only

Wednesday, 12 July (11am - 12pm)

UNSW Art & Design, Paddington

Click here to register

Online workshop - Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering 

Thursday, 13 July (6pm - 7pm)

Online

Click here to register

Click here for more information about the UNSW Portfolio Early Entry Conditional Offer

ADFA Open Day – Canberra

Date: Saturday 19th August

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location: ADFA Campus, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT

Visit the Canberra campus and explore what ADFA has to offer firsthand:

• Learn about combining military training with world class UNSW degrees in Arts, Business, Cyber Security, Engineering & Computing and Science;
• Meet with current ADFA Trainee Officers to learn about life on campus; and
• See a variety of military and educational displays such as Air Force aircraft flyovers, Army parachute display team, Navy divers, abseiling, military vehicle displays, the ADFA marching band and much more.

For more information view the flyer below.

AIE Game Jam Challenge

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment invites students from Years 10, 11 and 12 to a Game Jam Challenge where students have the opportunity to bring their game development skills to the forefront. It's a chance to collaborate with like-minded peers, learn new techniques, and build a playable game from scratch within a limited time frame. 

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment encourages students to step into the spotlight and let their imagination soar as they transform their ideas into interactive digital wonders.

The Game Jam Challenge will be held during the July Holidays - Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of July. The cost is $20 and includes lunch both days.

Click here for more information and to register.

Learn to Drive

Wesley Mission is offering 10 free driving lessons for students who are aged 16 to 17. 

Students need to meet the eligibility assessment criteria which includes:

• Young people whose families are experiencing financial hardship which is creating barriers to accessing driving lessons. 
• Young people who are experiencing mental health and other challenges. 

Interested students are encouraged to see Ms May for the Application Form or can email: youthservices@wesleymission.org.au to apply.

For more information please view the flyer below.

HSC Study Sessions

From 25-29 September 2023, Western Sydney University will be offering a range of online study sessions to assist Year 12 students in their preparations for the HSC Examinations.

Delivered by highly qualified senior teachers with 25 free sessions across 16 key HSC subject areas, the sessions will include content analysis, tips and strategies, and a detailed exploration of key syllabus and curriculum areas.

Students will also have the opportunity to sit a practice exam and deconstruction, with feedback and advice from experts.

The HSC Study Sessions are offered in partnership with leading education services provider InspirationED, with their team of highly qualified HSC teachers and experienced markers to deliver the sessions.

All students are encouraged to visit this link to register.