Certificate III In Civil Constructions – Plant Operations (Identified Position)

SMGT; Mildura; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine day fortnight

Paid training

Career progression

Job summary

SMGT, in collaboration with Mildura Rural City Council, offers a Civil Construction Apprentice role in Mildura. The position includes on‑the‑job training to achieve Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations) and aims to progress to a full‑time role upon completion of the traineeship.

This vacancy is identified under the Equal Opportunity Act, with preference given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in civil works and ability to follow direction.
• Must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to meet identified vacancy requirements.
• Preparedness to undertake training at trade school and on the job.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training on the job and at trade school to obtain Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations).
• Provide quality construction and maintenance to roads, drainage, footpaths and related infrastructure.
• Willingness to shift work as required and to complete traineeship requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanically minded

Willing to upskill

Education

Victorian P1 driver’s licence

Tools

Plant operations knowledge

Job description

Work and be paid while completing your Certificate III in Civil Construction. This position is paid above apprentice wage with the opportunity to move into a permanent full time position at the completion of the apprenticeship. With the benefit of a nine day fortnight and on the job training this position has plenty to offer.

In conjunction with SMGT, Mildura Rural City Council currently have the opportunity for a Civil Construction apprentice to join their team.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Position Objectives

The Trainee Will Be Responsible For

• Undertaking training both on the job and at trade school within the Works and Infrastructure field to obtain Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations) Qualification.


• Providing quality construction and maintenance to sealed/unsealed road network, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel and associated Infrastructure throughout the municipality in accordance with adopted practices, procedures and standards.

All Applications Must Address The Following Essential Core Competencies

• The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants need to demonstrate their connection to country.


• Applicants must have held a Victorian P1 car drivers’ licence for 12 months or interstate equivalent and be willing to upskill and obtain a heavy rigid truck licence


• Genuine interest in civil works and mechanically minded.


• Ability and commitment to undertake and complete all aspects of training associated with traineeship.


• Ability to attend trade school, and or accredited training provider within designated hours.


• Availability and willingness to undertake shift work or additional hours as required.


• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and show initiative.


• Basis knowledge of civil construction, plant and equipment.


• Basic knowledge of OH&S practices and principles associated with Works and Infrastructure.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Additionally, applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

R2805 Position Description - Civil Construction Apprentice ( Identified )

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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R2805 Application Form Civil Construction Apprentice Identified

Paid under Mildura Rural City Council’s Enterprise Agreement and Local Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations 2021