Trainee, Water & Civil Construction: Start Your Trades

Larrakia Bilirra Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured traineeship program

Competitive wages

Professional development

Career progression

Health and wellbeing support

Safe working conditions

Job summary

Larrakia Bilirra Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks passionate Trainee for the Water & Civil Industry. This full-time role offers on-the-job training, mentoring from experienced professionals, and a clear path to skilled trades within our water utilities projects.

You'll assist with site prep, drainage tasks, and equipment operation while learning industry best practices, health and safety standards, and record‑keeping. No prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in water and civil industry.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to health and safety on construction sites.
• No prior experience required – school leavers welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced tradespeople and supervisors on Melbourne Water contracts.
• Perform manual labour, site prep, material handling, and tool operation under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per site safety standards.
• Learn and apply best practices in water and civil industry techniques.
• Operate hand tools and basic power tools safely.
• Support drainage and civil infrastructure tasks.
• Keep accurate daily records of activities and site conditions.
• Attend on-site toolbox meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety aware

Job description

Larrakia Bilirra Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks passionate Trainee for the Water & Civil Industry. This full-time role offers on-the-job training, mentoring from experienced professionals, and a clear path to skilled trades within our water utilities projects.

You'll assist with site prep, drainage tasks, and equipment operation while learning industry best practices, health and safety standards, and record‑keeping. No prior experience required.