Quarry Trainee

Quarry TraineeWork Type: Full Time Maximum Term 24 Months  Location: RegionalBusiness Unit: Natural ResourcesAward & Salary:  Local Government Apprentice/Wage Conditions $44,571.30 - $58,991.43 p.a + superannuation  

Central Highlands Regional Council is searching for a driven, enthusiastic, and confident trainee to join our Natural Resources team. This is an opportunity to gain full time, paid work whilst working towards a Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations. As a trainee you’ll be exposed to a range of tasks and opportunities to develop practical skills in the workplace and through a formal training process. If you are interested in turning your passion for working outdoors and operating machinery into a full-fledge career this traineeship is for you! Apply now!  

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess: 

• A growth mindset and passion for learning with the ability to complete a Nationally Recognised Qualification (Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations) within 24 months 
• Sound written and oral communication skills  
• Effective verbal communication skills  
• A professional attitude 
• A good work ethic including reliability and punctuality  
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to be self-motivated 
• An interest in working outdoors and operating specialised machinery
• A willingness to work hard and stay in a camp environment outside of Emerald
• Minimum entry age of 17 years and over
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence 
• A General Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain)

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits! 

Winners of the 2022 Regional Queensland Training Awards Large Employer of the Year, 2022 Apprentice of the Year and 2023 Equity Student of the Year categories! We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community. 

Benefits include: 

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply) 
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading 
• Corporate uniform allocation and personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options 
• Wages paid fortnightly 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Fitness passport member benefits 
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight 

To be eligible for this traineeship you must:  

• Be at least 17 years of age; 
• Be able to meet the citizen, residency, and Visa requirements to undertake a traineeship; and 
• Not hold a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification in the same field as your traineeship.  

Some council apprentice and trainee positions are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants from the following groups are encouraged to apply: 

• 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 and older) 
• Veterans and ex-service personnel 
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds  

 To apply for this position: 

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To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: 

1. A cover letter detailing your relevant skills and motivation for applying for the position 
2. Your resume detailing your relevant experience/working history for this position 

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process. 

Pre-employment checks 

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. 

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include: 

• Right to Work in Australia 
• Functional medical assessment including silicosis screening
• Reference Checks 
• Licence checks 
• Funding eligibility checks  

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume. 

Expression of Interest for this position will close: Wednesday 04 April 2024 at 12 noon.