Program objectives
Through the Program funding of wages for new apprentices, trainees and cadets, the NSW Government seeks to:
- Increase the local government workforce through the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets (recruits) over the next six years.
- Build capacity in councils and a stronger local government sector.
- Create positive social outcomes by generating local education and employment opportunities particularly targeting youth.
Program and funding duration
This Program is running over six years, delivering $252.2 million to employ an additional 1,300 apprentices, trainees and cadets in the local government sector. The Program funding will be completed by FY 2029/30.
Funding is for the nominal term of the apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship as prescribed in the Agreement.
What is being funded
The Program will fund:
- 100 per cent of the applicable award wage for a new apprentice, trainee or cadet.
- 15 per cent of on-costs. (Note the on-cost rate will not be increased as any additional allocation will take from the number of positions that can be funded.)
- Up to 1,300 new positions over six years from January 2025, comprising of approximately 700 apprenticeships and 600 traineeships and cadets.