WOMEN IN RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP

Protech; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

Certificate I in Construction

Rail industry training

PPE provided

Job summary

Protech's Track & Trade Ready Program in Beerburrum offers a paid traineeship for women to start a career in rail and construction, with opportunities on major infrastructure projects. No prior industry experience required.

In the initial 16-week full-time traineeship you will complete a Certificate I in Construction, earn $28–$29 per hour (plus overtime and allowances), and gain hands-on exposure with a supported pathway forward.

Qualifications

• No industry experience required; an entry pathway designed for women.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• Commitment to completing the full 16-week program.
• Willing to undertake practical, hands-on work and pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Earn while you learn through a 16-week full-time paid traineeship.
• Complete a Certificate I in Construction and gain hands-on access to rail/construction sites.
• Receive foundational training including safety and equipment handling.
• Potential pathways to advanced roles after completion.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Willingness to Learn

Education

Certificate I in Construction

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Operate Small Plant

Job description

WOMEN IN RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP

Start your career in rail and construction with Protech's Track & Trade Ready Program

Based in Beerburrum, Protech's Track & Trade Ready Program is a paid traineeship designed to help women start a career in the construction and rail industries, with opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects.

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

The goal is not simply to complete a qualification. It is to give you a genuine pathway into a long-term career in rail or construction.

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 women 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

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.
• Regular check-ins.
• 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 program is specifically designed to promote employment and training opportunities for women in the traditionally male-dominated rail and construction industries and is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).