Will you be starting grade 11/12 in 2026, and are you unsure of what you want to ‘do’ when you finish school?
Why not consider a School-Based Traineeship with the Tasmanian State Service? Applications open September 2025.
As a school-based trainee in the Tasmanian State Service, you are able to combine work, training and education to gain a nationally recognised qualification and practical work experience.
To hear about other traineeship opportunities with the Tasmanian State Service, please subscribe to our job mail alerts under the category 'Cadet/Trainee'.
What’s in it for you
School-based traineeships provide a pathway to employment or further education for Tasmanian students in grade 11 or 12.
A traineeship offers:
- An opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification;
- Exposure to and contribution to a workplace and the working world;
- Support and training to complete your traineeship;
- Excellent employment conditions and a supportive workplace; and
- A chance to develop your confidence, improve your technical and people skills.
Have a look at the traineeships we have on offer
Who should apply?
How to Apply
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Once you're ready to apply, visit the Jobs site.
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FAQs
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