School-Based Timber Mill Production Traineeship - 2027

Group Training Employment; Pooncarie; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

On‑the‑job training

Certificate II qualification

Career pathways

Job summary

Group Training Employment in Darling Point NSW offers a 12 month school-based Timber Mill Production Operator Traineeship. You can undertake a Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations while completing SACE studies, with potential full-time employment after completion.

You will learn to operate manufacturing equipment, work across production areas, and perform quality checks to meet high standards. The program emphasizes safety and hands-on training in local timber facilities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace safety and following procedures.
• Ability to work extended periods while performing manufacturing tasks.
• Strong teamwork and good communication.
• Eagerness to learn and follow processes and procedures.
• Willing to complete a full medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Support production roles across timber processing operations.
• Learn and operate equipment with safety as priority.
• Participate in on-the-job training and quality checks to ensure product excellence.

Skills

Safety first

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

SACE in progress

Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations

Job description

School-Based Timber Mill Production Traineeship - 2027

Group Training Employment – Darling Point NSW

GTE, in conjunction with our GTFIH (Green Triangle Forestry Industry Hub) partners, is excited to offer an excellent opportunity in 2027: a 12 month school-based Timber Mill Production Operator Traineeship. This paid program allows up to 8 candidates to undertake a Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations through the local training organisation LITA, while continuing their SACE studies and beginning their career in local timber products manufacturing facilities.

This 12-month traineeship is an outstanding pathway for those looking to start their career in the timber industry, providing hands‑on experience across various aspects of timber production at above award wages. Opportunity for full‑time employment as a production operator upon successful completion of this state training award finalist traineeship program.

About the Role:

You’ll get the opportunity to learn cutting‑edge manufacturing equipment, while supporting various production roles. Safety is our priority, so you’ll gain understanding in best practice workplace standards and perform quality checks to ensure excellence in our products!

Traineeship Business Partners:

AAM Timber

Timberlink Australia

Porta Products

OneFortyOne

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Ability to work for extended periods while performing manufacturing tasks
• A team player with good communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and follow processes and procedures
• Willing to complete a full medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
• Eager to enter the strong, local timber industry workforce
• Hands‑on experience in world‑class timber manufacturing facilities
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification – Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
• Receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training with clear career pathways
• Earn above award traineeship wages
• Continue your SACE education while earning money and gaining valuable industry experience

Applications close 9th of November at 4.00pm.