Civil Construction Traineeship

Start your career at Ipswich City Council

Have an eye for detail and enjoy construction?  The Certificate II in Civil Construction traineeship is a great stepping stone for a future in construction.  This traineeship is a hands-on role working with outdoor teams to construct and maintain our network of assets, such as roads and footpaths.  

Key skills you will learn include: 

• Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 

• Carry out manual excavation 

• Carry out measurements and calculations 

• Read and interpret plans and job specifications 

• Use hand and power tools 

• Operate small plant and equipment 

• Drain and dewater Civil Construction sites 

• Identify, locate, and protect underground services 

• Spread and compact materials manually 

• Repair potholes 

The 12-month traineeship under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program will give you:  

• Practical work skills while working full time  

• A nationally recognised qualification 

• The chance to join a great team working for our community 

• A supportive environment working in a field you are interested in  

About you

To be successful in this traineeship you will:  

• Be organised, reliable and able to follow work instructions 

• Have a genuine interest in the outdoors and Civil Construction 

• Be prepared to work in a team and communicate well 

• Be dedicated to completing a Nationally Accredited qualification 

• Ideally, have completed a Ready for Work course or equivalent 

To be eligible to obtain a certificate during the traineeship, you need to: 

• Be a Queensland resident with Australian or New Zealand citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia

• Have not completed this qualification previously 

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all walks of life to share in the opportunity: 

• Young people (aged 15 years or over) 

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

• People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background 

• People with a disability or impairment 

• LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex, queer). 

• Long term unemployed job seekers 

• Mature age job seekers 

• Veterans and ex-ADF personnel 

• Women re-entering the workforce 

Pre employment checks 

Successful trainees must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening (which may include a criminal history check) and a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing. 

About the benefits 

This is a 12 month fixed-term traineeship with a salary of $41,971 per annum, plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.   

• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities 

• Work alongside industry experts in our growing city  

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.   

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision: 

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.' 

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.  

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.  

Please apply online and submit: 

• A cover letter that includes:
  • why you are interested in a traineeship with council
  • related school or pre-vocational training subjects
  • any skills from work experience or school/community activities you've been involved in
• Your current resume

Closing date: 7 April 2024   

Please direct any related questions to Heather by emailing *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.  

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.