FIRST NATIONS | PAID RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP

Protech; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Protech’s FIRST NATIONS | PAID RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP offers a full‑time entry pathway in South East Queensland, focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The 16‑week program combines paid on‑the‑job learning with nationally recognised training to build entry‑level rail and civil construction skills.

You will earn $28–$29 per hour, with overtime and allowances, and gain hands‑on experience on leading projects such as the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail program.

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Be 18 years or older and hold a current driver's licence.
• Have access to reliable transport and be willing to undertake practical, hands-on work.
• Commit to completing the full 16-week program.
• Willing and able to successfully complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Screen and Medical Assessment.

Job description

FIRST NATIONS | PAID RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP

Start your career in rail and construction with Protech’s Track & Trade Ready Program Based in South East Queensland, Protech’s Track & Trade Ready Program is a paid traineeship creating employment and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into the construction and rail industries, with opportunities to work on the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail program. No industry experience? No problem. This is a full‑time entry pathway designed to give you the qualifications, tickets, practical skills and industry exposure you need to get started.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Earn while you learn through an Initial 16‑week, full‑time paid traineeship completing a Certificate I in Construction
• $28–$29 per hour, plus applicable overtime, daily travel and meal allowances
• Gain practical, hands‑on experience while completing nationally recognised training
• Potential pathways following the initial program include:
  • Certificate III traineeships in Civil Construction
  • Certificate III traineeships in Rail Infrastructure / Rail Traction
  • Civil Labourer roles
  • Plant Operator roles
  • Queensland Rail Recipient roles

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

During the program, you will have the opportunity to complete training and industry requirements including:

• Construction White Card
• Certificate I in Construction
• Accredited training including:
  • Working as a Spotter
  • Use of Hand and Power Tools
  • Operate Small Plant
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
• Life and employability skills
• Rail industry requirements and inductions including:
  • WET
  • SARC
  • Category 3 Rail Medical
  • RIW
• Queensland Rail Recipient Training
• All required PPE provided

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You don’t need previous rail or construction experience. We’re looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are reliable, motivated and ready to build a career in the industry.

To be eligible, you will need to:

• Be 18 years or older
• Hold a current driver’s licence and have access to reliable transport
• Be willing to undertake practical, hands‑on work
• Be committed to completing the full 16‑week program
• Be willing and able to successfully complete a pre‑employment Drug & Alcohol Screen and Physical Assessment
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Previous experience in manual or physically active work is an advantage, but not essential.

READY TO GET ON TRACK?

If you’ve thought about working in rail or construction but haven’t known where to start, this could be your opportunity.

ABOUT PROTECH

At Protech, we provide Great Work to Great People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We’ve got your back with:

• Safe and reliable work.
• A ready, responsive and caring team.
• Correct pay, on time.

As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home. * This is an identified opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).