Civil Construction Trainee

• Fixed Term Full Time
• Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

 Are you a confident and motivated individual with a can-do attitude and a passion for working in construction?

 Kick start your career by applying for a Civil Construction Traineeship within Civil Operations at Rockhampton Regional Council.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience whilst studying and working towards a successful completion of Certificate III in Civil Construction. You will undertake general labouring including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools, and work within our diverse teams across our beautiful region. With the help of our qualified team, gain your Civil Construction Traineeship that has a 3-year nominal study term.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Hands on learner with the desire to grow your knowledge in Civil Construction.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning.
• Focus on workplace health and safety.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative.

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1.    Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years)

2.    Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below

Suitability Criteria

• Your interest in the Civil Construction industry and why you’re the most suitable candidate for the traineeship.
• Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.

 To be eligible for this role, applicants must be:

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school with a “C” class licence.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.

Benefits of joining Rockhampton Regional Council

• Supportive working environment with on-the-job mentoring
• A large employer with a strong value driven culture
• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):

• Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
• People with disability
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Displaced workers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
• Veterans and ex-service personnel
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Applications Close: Monday 22 April 2024 at Midnight (AEST)