Cadetships
Brisbane City Council runs a one-year cadetship pathway development program for tertiary students in the final years of their undergraduate degree. Cadets are paid to work at Council on a part-time basis (two days a week) in a discipline relevant to their studies.
Council offers cadetships in the following industries:
- business and data analytics
- communication
- engineering (civil, mechanical, environmental)
- human resources
- planning and environment
Eligibility information
To apply for the cadetship program, you must be:
- currently studying an undergraduate degree level course at a tertiary institution
- in the final two years of your degree
- have a visa/work rights that allows this type of activity (if applicable).
How to apply
Council recruits for cadets throughout the year.
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Application requirements
Application requirements
When submitting a cadetship application, include:
- you current resume
- a cover letter that addresses:
- why you are interested in a cadetship with Council and how your suited to it
- transferrable skills you've developed through work experience, or university/community/volunteer projects you've been involved with.
More information
For more information about cadetships in Council:
- email the Employment Program team
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888.