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Community Services Trainee
full-time•Scone•A$0k - A$0k
About this role
COMMUNITY
SERVICES TRAINEE
SCONE
Full-Time (35 hours per week) – Fixed-Term Contract (2 years)
The role:
The Community Services Trainee will assist and support the Community Services team to provide quality customer and community services whilst developing knowledge, skills and abilities. They will also be required to complete a Diploma in Community Services.
What we need from you:
This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates to commence a dynamic and fulfilling career in Community Services with a well-established organisation which supports our local community. You will have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and work as part of a team. Well-developed written literacy and numeracy skills as well as a positive and dedicated attitude will ensure your success in this role. We also require you to be motivated and display good initiative within our supportive team.
What’s on Offer:
- $601.70 to $947.70 per 35 hour week + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression
- We pay for your course and provide you with some work time to undertake your studies
- 20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
- Access to further training and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Generous uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Job Description: To view this job description please click here
Enquiries and Further Information
Give Amanda Catzikiris, Manager Community Services a call on 02 6540 1153 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.
SCONE
Full-Time (35 hours per week) – Fixed-Term Contract (2 years)
The role:
The Community Services Trainee will assist and support the Community Services team to provide quality customer and community services whilst developing knowledge, skills and abilities. They will also be required to complete a Diploma in Community Services.
What we need from you:
This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates to commence a dynamic and fulfilling career in Community Services with a well-established organisation which supports our local community. You will have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and work as part of a team. Well-developed written literacy and numeracy skills as well as a positive and dedicated attitude will ensure your success in this role. We also require you to be motivated and display good initiative within our supportive team.
What’s on Offer:
- $601.70 to $947.70 per 35 hour week + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression
- We pay for your course and provide you with some work time to undertake your studies
- 20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
- Access to further training and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Generous uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Job Description: To view this job description please click here
Enquiries and Further Information
Give Amanda Catzikiris, Manager Community Services a call on 02 6540 1153 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.
What you'll do
- The Community Services Trainee will assist the Community Services team in providing quality customer and community services. They will also be required to complete a Diploma in Community Services.
About Upper Hunter Shire Council
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 250 kilometres north of Sydney. It is bounded by Liverpool Plains Shire and the Tamworth Regional Council area in the north, Gloucester and Dungog Shires in the east, the Singleton Council area and Muswellbrook Shire in the south and the Mid-Western Regional Council area and Warrumbungle Shire in the west.
The Shire is a predominantly rural area and encompasses a total land area of about 8,000 square kilometres, of which a large proportion is National Park and nature reserves. Most of the rural area is used for grazing, dairy farming, horse studs and general farming. The main township is Scone, with smaller townships of Aberdeen, Merriwa and Murrurundi. The Shire is a major cattle, crop, goat, pig, poultry and sheep producer, has an increasing number of vineyards, an abattoir which supplies the Australian and overseas markets, and the best and friendliest rural community within easy travelling distance from Sydney and Newcastle.
The Shire has a vibrant rural community that has been able to develop its own unique character, with Aberdeen hosting to the annual "Aberdeen Highland Games"; Merriwa being well known for its popular "Festival of the Fleeces"; Murrurundi with one of the largest sheep dog trials in the state and the annual "King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge", and Scone renowned for its thoroughbred horse industry and the long running "Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival".
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a diverse range of positions in departments such as, Tourism, Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Civil Construction, Parks and Gardens, Youth Work, Community Services, Health and Building, Town Planning, Children Services, and Engineering.
There are many benefits of working in Local Government such as making a difference in your local community, there’s many opportunities to multi-skill, having job security and ongoing education and training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Upper Hunter Shire Council pay for a Community Services Trainee?
Upper Hunter Shire Council offers a competitive compensation package for the Community Services Trainee role. The salary range is AUD 1k - 1k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Community Services Trainee do at Upper Hunter Shire Council?
As a Community Services Trainee at Upper Hunter Shire Council, you will: the Community Services Trainee will assist the Community Services team in providing quality customer and community services. They will also be required to complete a Diploma in Community Services..
Is the Community Services Trainee position at Upper Hunter Shire Council remote?
The Community Services Trainee position at Upper Hunter Shire Council is based in Scone, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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