Civil Construction Apprentice: Roads, Drainage & Training

Port Stephens Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Stephens Council (PSC) invites applications for a Civil Construction Apprenticeship commencing January 2027. This full-time role offers hands-on experience across Construction, Roads, and Roadside & Drainage, plus a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals on new, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects, including road and drainage work, concreting, and asphalting, and you will learn to operate plant and equipment while performing general manual labour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the completion of a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• An understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS).
• Access to reliable transport for attendance at both work and external training providers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotating across PSC depots at Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay.
• Perform civil construction tasks and basic manual labour.
• Learn to operate plant and equipment and gain on-the-job experience.
• Attend training and complete the Certificate III in Civil Construction as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Teamwork

WH&S understanding

Reliable transport

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

Port Stephens Council (PSC) invites applications for a Civil Construction Apprenticeship commencing January 2027. This full-time role offers hands-on experience across Construction, Roads, and Roadside & Drainage, plus a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals on new, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects, including road and drainage work, concreting, and asphalting, and you will learn to operate plant and equipment while performing general manual labour.