About our School:

Caulfield Grammar School is a leading, internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12.

Caulfield Grammar School has traditionally offered highly sought after traineeship opportunities to Year 12 graduates to work in our Student Experience programs in Kakadu or Yarra Junction.

On Offer:

We are offering Traineeship positions across our Student Experience Residential Programs, including the Kakadu Program and Yarra Junction Campus. This opportunity will commence in January 2026 and will conclude at the end of 2026.

This opportunity is only available to current Year 12 students attending Caulfield Grammar School and is not available to the general public.

Should you wish to apply, you are encouraged to speak with your Head of House, Head of Senior School, Careers Counsellor, and your family when considering your application.

Responsibilities for each position are available in the attached Position Descriptions.

On Offer:

• Successful completion of a Tertiary qualification specific to the Traineeship, Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (Kakadu Program & Yarra Junction)
• Upskilling in addition to CGS Training
  • Kakadu Program: Youth Mental Health First Aid, Bronze Medallion (Pool Lifeguard), Wilderness First Aid, Kakadu Guiding course, Defensive Driving Course, regular Professional Development and more.
  • Yarra Junction: Challenge Ropes (high Ropes), Flat Water Canoe, Bush Walking, Mountain Bike, Wilderness First Aid and a Range of Internal Professional Development Sessions
• Develop leadership skills in a dynamic working environment
• Extensive work experience that can be used for future career development
• Living and Working in a close-knit community
• School provided housing
• Competitive Salary

Skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team
• Organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Employment Working With Children Check

How to apply:

Our online application process requires all students to:

• Submit a Resume
• Answer all the required screening questions

Please submit your application by: 5pm on Monday 14^th April 2025

All students who submit their complete application before the closing date will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Monday 5^th May 2025. Specific details about the Assessment Centre will be sent out once the application process has closed.

If you have any queries or questions in relation to the traineeships on offer, the recruitment process or assessment center, please contact employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au.