Apprentice Plumber

Temporary Full-time (4 year term)

• Have you finished school and looking for your next opportunity?
• Are you passionate about learning the plumbing and gas trade?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

The City of Mandurah is looking for a person who is self-motivated, reliable, has a positive attitude and is wanting to kick-start their career in the plumbing trade.

As an apprentice you will complete a Certificate III in Plumbing while gaining practical knowledge and skills in water, sewerage and gas maintenance, hydraulic works associated with new installations and extensions to plumbing, gas and sanitary fixtures and fittings.

What does the ideal candidate bring to City of Mandurah?

• Successful completion of Year 12
• Demonstrated work experience in the trade, and/or pre-apprenticeship Certificate II in Plumbing
• Genuine interest in the trade
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence or willingness to obtain
• Self-motivated and keen to learn
• Can-do attitude
• Ability to problem solve
• Commitment to safety
• Ability to follow instructions
• Be a confident communicator
• Good initiative
• A strong team player

The finer details

This fulltime position attracts a starting salary of $34,286 gross per annum for a junior or $57,144 gross per annum for an adult.  The apprenticeship is 4 years in duration and is located at the Council’s Operations Centre on Park Road.  Successful applicants will need to obtain their white card prior to commencing.

To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. You must include the following in your application:

• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position addressing the specific criteria listed above (dot points), and how this apprenticeship will help with your career ambitions
• A resume

For further information or any enquiries, please contact Keith Sanders on (08) 9550 3***. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.  There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• Uniform, boots and tools provided.
• Compulsory course costs are paid by the City.
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight.
• Free recreation centre membership.
• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer