The Opportunity

We are seeking multiple trainees to join our school community for 2026.  

Galen Catholic College is excited to offer a number of 12-month traineeship opportunities commencing in 2026. These roles provide valuable hands-on experience and formal training in the following areas:

- Arts

- Sport and Physical Education

- Outdoor Education

- Administration

- Landscaping and Grounds

- Learning Diversity 

Please see the attached position descriptions and scroll to the relevant section for the traineeship role details.

Please check out our website www.galen.vic.edu.au for more information. 

About Galen

Galen Catholic College offers the widest curriculum in Wangaratta, providing tailored pathways that cater to the diverse aspirations of its students. With exceptional student support programs and a dedicated Learning Diversity and Wellbeing team, Galen fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds, encouraging each student to explore their personal and academic potential. 

Offering a range of vocational and academic pathways, including VCE, VCE VM, apprenticeships, and traineeships, Galen prepares students for success in various industries, including agriculture and hospitality. The school's close links with local businesses and industries provide valuable hands-on learning experiences, ensuring that students are equipped for both local and global opportunities.

Magnify Sandhurst
In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.  The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on
strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.  

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education! 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety 
CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: Wednesday 17th of September at 12pm 

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter (addressing the key responsibilities of the role) and a resume. 

Please indicate in your cover letter which traineeship/s you are applying for.

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.