Civil Construction Traineeship

Programmed GO; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

On-the-job training

Job summary

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with City of Yarra, offers a paid Civil Construction Traineeship based in Clifton Hill, Victoria. You will gain hands-on experience while working toward a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction.

This entry‑level role provides mentoring, on‑the‑job training, and the chance to build practical skills across road and civil works, with exposure to local infrastructure projects and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction required.
• Must commit to completing the traineeship.
• Current driver’s license preferred.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on outdoor civil construction and maintenance work.
• Based in Clifton Hill and surrounding City of Yarra areas.
• Work in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Learn from experienced industry professionals.
• Develop practical construction skills on the job.

Skills

Road & civil infrastructure

Hand & power tool safety

Reading plans & specs

Measurements & calculations

Planning & organizing

Workplace safety

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Job description

Civil Construction Traineeship – Clifton Hill VIC (City of Yarra)

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with City of Yarra, are offering an exciting opportunity to commence a paid Civil Construction Traineeship based in Clifton Hill, Victoria.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a hands-on career in civil construction while gaining practical experience working within a local council environment. You’ll receive on-the-job training, ongoing mentoring and support, while working towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction.

What’s in it for you

• Earn while you learn with paid, hands-on training
• Work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Gain valuable experience working on local civil infrastructure
• Ongoing mentoring, training and support throughout your traineeship
• Develop practical skills that can lead to a long-term career in civil construction

Skills you will learn during your traineeship

• Road and civil infrastructure construction and maintenance
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Carrying out measurements and basic calculations
• Planning and organising construction work
• Following workplace health and safety requirements
• Working effectively as part of a civil construction team

The Role

• Hands-on, outdoor work across a variety of civil construction and maintenance activities
• Based in Clifton Hill and surrounding City of Yarra areas
• Work in varying outdoor and weather conditions
• Physically active role requiring a good level of fitness
• Opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals

What You’ll Need

Mandatory:

• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Commitment to completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical work
• Strong commitment to workplace safety

Location: Clifton Hill, VIC

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.