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Who should apply?

We are looking for students who:

• Are enrolled to start grade 11 or 12 in 2026 at a Tasmanian School;
• Are motivated to complete a trainee VET qualification via a traineeship;
• Are inspired by the idea of studying on the job and gaining practical work skills; and
• Can bring different life experiences to the workplace; encouraging new thoughts, ideas and views whilst being representative of the community we serve.

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a 2026 School-Based Traineeship you must:

• Be enrolled in a Tasmanian school to start grade 11 in 2025; OR be commencing grade 12 in 2026; and
• Participate in a Certificate II or III in the relevant vocation commencing in 2026.

There are dedicated traineeships for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students. To be eligible for these, you must meet the requirement of Aboriginality. For more information visit Aboriginal Partnerships.

Why a School-Based Traineeship?

A School-based Traineeship is rewarding for both the Tasmanian State Service, and for you, the student!  We offer traineeships in a variety of areas; these change year-on-year to adapt to changing business needs.

A traineeship does not just focus on "study", but also gives you the ability to gain a qualification in an area of interest to you and develop practical workplace skills; and opens up other employment or study opportunities. It is a particularly great initiative for those that find they learn better in "hands-on" or practical ways.

Our past trainees have stated that completing their qualification was rewarding, has improved their overall confidence and inspired them to pursue a career through further work or study.

Once you have completed your traineeship, you will be in a good position to apply for further jobs, choose further study options or help you to determine what you may want to do next.

Diversity

The Tasmanian State Service is committed to providing a flexible and respectful workplace that celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants with diverse skills, experiences, abilities and backgrounds to apply. The State Service recognises that we are currently underrepresented by people with disability and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander persons.

To ensure that we attract a diverse range of applicants, that is representative of the community we serve, we are asking Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island applicants and those with a disability, to complete the appropriate section within the application form, which also provides an option to opt-in for additional support.