Apprenticeships

**Apprenticeships - February 2026 Intake - Sydney**:

- Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
- Job category: Trades & Services
- Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
- Job reference number: 100879
- Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
- Salary range: $651.9-$1203.6
- Together, lets connect communities and build a better future
- You’re ready to kick start your career with an organisation committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed.

**In this role, you'll**:

- Gain practical, hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while getting paid and contributing towards one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- We’re offering the following **Apprenticeship programs** based in **Sydney**, commencing in February 2026, an exciting opportunity to launch your career with Transport for NSW For more information, view the role descriptions by clicking the links below:

- Fitter Apprenticeship
- Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship
- No previous experience is required. You’ll receive comprehensive training, earn while you learn and develop in-demand skills through real hands-on experience within a NSW government agency.

**About you**:

- You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident
- You have completed Year 10 or hold a Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or equivalent
- You are ready to commence full-time employment in February 2026
- You hold, or are in the process of obtaining, a C Class driver licence
- You have access to reliable transport to travel to the office or depot
- You are comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, or near live traffic as required
- You are willing to travel as part of your role
- You have basic computer literacy skills
- You demonstrate teamwork and maintain a positive, accountable approach in all you do
- You take pride in consistently delivering your best across school, work, and personal life
- You proactively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
- You manage your time effectively and stay organised to meet your commitments

**What’s on Offer?**
- 4 year fixed-term, full-time Apprenticeship
- Certificate III qualification through structured TAFE courses
- Development of key workplace skills including effective communication, teamwork, and problem solving
- Exposure to different areas of the transport industry
- Clear career pathways and professional growth opportunities
Apprenticeship1st Year weekly rate (under 21 years old at commencement of program) as at 1 July 2024Adult weekly rate (21 years old or over at the commencement of program) as at 1 July 2024Fitter Apprenticeship$651.90
$1,203.60
Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship$621.40$1,172.60

**Who we are**:

- Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

**Join us**
- Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers
- We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
- This is an in-person, on-site role.

**Recruitment Timeline**:

- To support a smooth and efficient hiring process, below is an overview of the anticipated recruitment timeline.
- Face-to-face interviews will take place between 13 October and 7 November 2025.
- A talent pool may be created for future roles over the next 18 months. If you are assessed as suitable and a vacancy becomes available, you may be contacted to complete pre-employment checks.

**Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 24th August 2025.**
- People living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work. Visit Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
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