Civil Construction Apprenticeship – Identified

Mildura Rural City Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine day fortnight

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council invites applications for a Civil Construction apprentice to begin with a Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations). The role includes on-the-job training and training at trade school, with a clear path to a permanent full-time position after completion of the apprenticeship.

Applicants must meet the special measure criteria and be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations) to be obtained during traineeship.
• Victorian P1 car licence held for 12 months; willing to upskill to heavy rigid truck licence.
• Genuine interest in civil works and mechanically minded.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking training both on the job and at trade school to obtain Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations).
• Providing quality construction and maintenance to sealed/unsealed road network, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel across the municipality.

Skills

Genuine interest in civil works

Mechanically minded

Willingness to undertake training

Ability to follow direction

Education

Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Operations)

Job description

Civil Construction Apprenticeship - Identified

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.

More information

For further information please contact Des Carson on 0418 365 *** or SMGT office on 03 5022 1***
Visit: www.smgt.com.au
Email: ****@smgt.com.au