Reference Number: 1636 Closing Date: 16-01-2025 Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (12 Months) Location: Regional Want to obtain a qualification and get paid from day one?
Council is looking for our next cohort of motivated Trainees and Apprentices to join their team!
Why Choose Us?
Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills and real-world knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals.
Career Development: We invest in your growth through mentorship, workshops, and ongoing training.
Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that directly benefit our residents and communities.
Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse team committed to equity, collaboration, and positive change.
Council is seeking a driven, friendly, passionate and confident individual, to join our team as a Civil Construction Trainee.
You will gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate II in Civil Construction.
Based at any of our Regional centres (Chinchilla/Miles/Dalby/Tara and Wandoan), the successful applicant will be: Assisting to interpret job specifications and job orders; Assisting with scheduling and resourcing; Carrying out daily duties as per work procedures to meet schedules as directed by Supervisor; and Undertaking manual handling / labouring duties as directed by Supervisor.
About yourself The successful applicant will have: Ability to complete a Nationally Recognised Qualification (Certificate II in Civil Construction) within 12 months; Year 12 Certificate in Education or be able to demonstrate equivalent related experience; Sound level of literacy and numeracy skills; WHS Construction Induction White Card (or willingness to obtain); Ability to work independently and in a team environment to work towards and achieve team objectives; and Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail.
What are the benefits for you?
Paid full time employment for the duration of your qualification (12 months); Nationally recognised qualification paid for by Council; Uniforms and PPE provided; Online training and or regular face to face trainer contact; Hands on experience within a diverse organisation; Industry work experience within a private business located in your community; Experience supervisors to coach, mentor and assist you to be successful; Work/life balance with 9 day fortnight; Access to Corporate Health Plan; Health and Wellbeing Programs; Salary Packaging Available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity; and Locality Allowance.
To apply for an apprenticeship/traineeship with Council, it is recommended you: Be above the age of 15; Be able to meet citizen, residency and Visa requirements to undertake a traineeship or apprenticeship; and Do not have a qualification that is equal to or higher than the qualification in the same field as your traineeship or apprenticeship.
If you are looking to kick start your Civil Construction career, this is a fantastic opportunity to receive on the job training, mentoring and a fully paid for qualification.
TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.
Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 16 January 2025.
Additional Information The recruitment process may include candidates undergoing a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
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