2027 Civil Trainee

Bundaberg Regional Council; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid

Get experience

Get educated

Get supported

Get a head start

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council offers a three-year traineeship across the Bundaberg Region, providing hands-on experience in bridge construction and maintenance while you earn as you learn. You will work with the Civil team to gain practical skills and complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance).

This role focuses on practical outdoor work and safety, with training and supervision from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Interest in civil construction and bridge works.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team.
• Ability to work outdoors with manual labour.
• Desirable Class 'C' driver’s licence.
• Desirable White Card construction induction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge construction and maintenance and other civil works.
• Learn to safely operate small to medium plant and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, perform concrete works and excavation tasks.
• Participate in workplace safety activities and follow council procedures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)

Job description

$49,123 per annum + super + benefits
Temporary Full-Time (Fixed-Term) | 3-Year Traineeship
Civil, Infrastructure Operations and DeliveryBundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• GET PAID - Earn while you learn
• GET EXPERIENCE - Gain practical, hands‑on experience in Local Government
• GET EDUCATED - Work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
• GET SUPPORTED – Learn alongside experienced employees who will support your development
• GET A HEAD START – Build valuable skills, experience and professional networks for your future career

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Ready to start building your career in civil construction?

Bundaberg Regional Council is offering an exciting three-year traineeship based across the broader Bundaberg Region, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain practical experience working in bridge construction and maintenance.

As our Civil Trainee, you will work towards completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance) while receiving hands‑on training and experience as part of Council’s Civil team.

Throughout the traineeship, you will develop practical skills by assisting with bridge construction and maintenance and other civil works. You will learn to safely operate small to medium plant and equipment, use hand and power tools, undertake manual construction activities such as concrete works and excavation, and participate in workplace safety activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys practical and outdoor work, and wants to build the skills and experience needed for a career in the civil construction industry.

About You

You don’t need years of industry experience to apply. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in civil construction, particularly bridge construction and maintenance, who is ready to learn and contribute as part of a team.

To be successful in this traineeship, you will need to demonstrate:

• The physical fitness and capability to undertake manual labour tasks.
• A willingness and ability to learn new skills, with a genuine interest in the civil construction industry and bridge works.
• Sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• A willingness and ability to learn and follow Council work practices, policies and procedures, including requirements relating to Work Health and Safety, environmental management and traffic control.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to achieving team outcomes.
• An unrestricted Class 'C' Driver's Licence is desirable
• A current Construction Industry General Safety Induction Card (White Card) is highly desired

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.