Information Technology Certificate jobs

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN IT?

About the position:

This traineeship is a great opportunity to start your career in IT while completing a Certificate III in Information Technology. You will gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring from our knowledgeable Service Desk team and learn how to support staff with everyday technology needs.

• To be eligible for this opportunity you must have no previous IT qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is curious about technology, enjoys helping people and is ready to learn.
• This is a fixed term full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD for 2 years.
• The weekly salary range for this position is $350.00 - $908.00 depending on your education level and years out of school, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• You’ll also enjoy work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to banked leave, carparking, professional development and learning opportunities, selected private health insurance discounts, access to the TRC Employee’s Association social club, the Fitness Passport Program, Employee Assistance Program and a range of health and wellbeing services.

How to be successful in this position:

• Minimum Year 10 education, with Year 12 being desirable.
• Commitment to completing a Certificate III in Information Technology over the 2-year traineeship.
• Aptitude for information technology hardware and software.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, ability to work in a team and interest in helping others.

What you’ll learn:

• How to troubleshoot common computer, software and system issues.
• How to provide friendly customer service and technical support.
• How to set up and maintain ICT equipment.
• How to record and manage support requests.
• How an ICT Service Desk supports a large organisation.

How to apply:

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.

Please provide your current Resume and ensure you answer all the application questions. Examples can come from school projects, casual work, volunteering, sport, helping family or friends with technology, or other activities where you have shown reliability, teamwork, problem-solving or customer service. (Tip: use the STAR paragraph structure – Situation, Task, Action, Result).

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information:

Please contact Joshua Taylor, Team Lead Service Desk on 07 4697 0219 within business hours.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 178,500 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.