2 x Civil Construction Trainee

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Civil Construction Trainee to join the Civil Operations Team in Rockhampton. You will undertake general labouring duties including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools, and work within diverse teams across the region.

You will gain a Certificate II in Civil Construction over a 12-month nominal study term. Open to school leavers or career changers, with emphasis on safety and initiative.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Civil Construction skills and willingness to learn.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Driven self-starter with a thirst for learning and growth.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment.
• Energetic and proactive, always ready to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general labouring duties in civil construction.
• Pipe laying and concreting tasks.
• Operate and maintain small machines and hand tools.
• Work within diverse teams across the region.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Self-starter

Safety minded

Job description

Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight

Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions

Location – Rockhampton

Earn While You Learn

Ready to Build Your Future? Join our Civil Operations Team as a Civil Construction Trainee!

Rockhampton Regional Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic go-getters who are ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of Civil Construction. You will undertake general labouring duties, including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools and work within diverse teams across our beautiful region. With the help of our qualified team, you’ll gain a Certificate II in Civil Construction over a 12-month nominal study term.

Whether you’re fresh out of school or looking to pivot into a rewarding new path, this is your moment to shine. Don’t just build roads - build your future with us!

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

Curious about where a career with Council could take you? Join us onWednesday, 12 August 2026for an inspiringInformation Sessionwhere you’ll connect with current employees and supervisors, meet the recruitment team, discover real stories and career journeys and explore exciting opportunities and pathways within Council. See link below for more information.

What we are looking for

• Hands-on and eager to master the skills of Civil Construction
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Driven self-starter with a thirst for learning and growth
• Committed to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment
• Energetic and proactive, always ready to take initiative

Assessment & Selection Period

Applicants should be available during the following assessment dates:

All Apprenticeships & Traineeships (excluding BATS):
Tuesday, 8 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026

To be eligible for this role

• Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
• Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
• In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
• Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
• 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-ADF personnel and their families
• Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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

Application Criteria

• Your desire to pursue a career Civil Constructionand your suitability for the traineeship.
• Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)