Council kicks-starts 2024 by welcoming fresh talent through its doors

The five graduates welcomed are in the key skills shortage areas of urban planning, process engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Mayor Greg Williamson said council was excited to welcome the new employees into its workforce.

“We are always looking for ways to attract and retain talented people and our Academic Bursary, Graduate and Apprentice and Trainee programs are essential in achieving this,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Our region offers a great place to live, work and play and working at council provides great work-life balance,” he said.

“Our new graduates will embark on a two-year program where they will be placed in different areas to expose them to relevant work experience that aligns with their area of study.

“We have a mix of both local and interstate graduates this year, so we are excited to be welcoming some new faces into our community.

“Next week we will also welcome 14 apprentices and trainees into our workforce, highlighting council’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled professionals in our region.”

Civil Construction Trainee Luke Pain said he was looking forward to starting work at council to obtain valuable skills and experience.

“I was looking for a career that allowed me to stay in the region and pursue something I’m passionate about,” Mr Pain said.

“Having the safety net of staying in Mackay while starting an exciting new career is important to me and I can’t wait to focus my attention on my studies and gain new skills through on-the-job training,” he said.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Academic Bursary Program. For more information head to mackay.qld.gov.au/academicbursary.