Apprentice Civil Construction Plant

Want to do something valuable for your community while being paid to learn? The NSW Government is providing funding so councils can hire more apprentices, trainees and cadets. Wingecarribee Shire Council is recruiting now for Apprentice Civil Construction Plant roles to start in early 2025. An apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship with a council can be a great way to start a successful career.

The Role

The apprentice position is based within the Shire Presentation Branch and plays an important role in supporting the operations and maintenance of Wingecarribee Shire Council’s road and drainage network and associated assets to meet customer and environmental obligations. Under the guidance and mentoring of experienced staff, the apprenticeship role will be provided an opportunity to develop skills, experience and knowledge in operational activities, to satisfy the competencies as defined by the training plan. As part of the apprenticeship, the role will be required to attend training with a designated Registered Training Organisation.

Hear directly from apprentices working with Councils across Australia as they share their career journeys and success stories: olg.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-10-02-Local-Council-Apprentice-Campaign-Long-Form-Waratah-16x9-1.mp4

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. With a population of over 50,000 people, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and are widely recognised for our balance of natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from our historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. Wingecarribee Shire is a great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values are Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage and Teamwork. Our Values Drive the Way We Work!

Essential Criteria

• Completion of Year 10 with satisfactory outcomes (Record of School Achievement (RoSA)).
• Suitable Literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills to manage the educational and professional requirements of the apprenticeship. Basic computer literacy, including experience / knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to training and to personal development with a focus on planning and organising competing priorities.
• A genuine interest in an operation and maintenance road assets with Plant
• Able to satisfy basic manual handling and physical health requirements of the position, and a willingness to work in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work as part of team.
• Ability to develop sound knowledge and understanding of Work Health Safety.

Benefits

• Attractive Trainee Salary Remuneration!
• Gain hands-on experience
• Earn and Learn - Earn a nationally recognised qualification that’s valued in the job market (Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant)
• Training and Mentoring provided!
• Make a positive difference in your community
• Kickstart your future career in local government
• Work a 38-hour Work Week with a Rostered Day off every fortnight
• Additional Allowances Applicable
• All Uniforms Provided
• Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and Development Opportunities, including Tertiary Assistance

Are you interested in becoming an apprentice, trainee or cadet in local government?

How to Apply

For information about the program, go to olg.nsw.gov.au/apprentice-trainee or for further information about the position or the application process, please contact Paul Dunford (Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance People and Resources) on 0487 214 435.

To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role or outlined in the essential criteria of the role.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Tuesday 28 January 2025. 

Please note this advertisement has been extended, applicants who have already applied will not need to apply again and will be considered and assessed when advertisement closes.