DPTI employs apprentices through the Government Apprenticeship Scheme. All apprentices are employed in three or four year Contracts of Training and will gain a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Apprenticeships that may be offered in DPTI include:

• carpenter
• electrical
• electronics
• engineering (mechanical, civil and electrical)
• glazing
• plant operator
• plumber

Eligibility

Anyone seeking an apprenticeship with the South Australian Public Sector is eligible to apply.  There are no age restrictions.

Application process

For information, please contact the Cultural Consultant, Aboriginal Engagement.

Payment for apprentices

Apprentices are paid according to the award in which they are employed.

Location

Apprentices may be placed in metropolitan and regional locations throughout South Australia.

Guarantee of employment

Apprentices who have performed to the standards expected by the department and who have met all the learning criteria within their award will be offered an ongoing position.

Key dates

The Government Apprenticeship Scheme advertises in June of each year.  Apprentices commence their work either late in the same year or January of the following year.  Applications are open for a period of one month. 

For further information, contact the:

Cultural Consultant, Aboriginal Engagement
DPTI Corporate Human Resources
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide  SA  5001
Phone: (08) 8343 2758
Email: Cultural Consultant, Aboriginal Engagement

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