56221 – Apprentice Civil Construction, Clermont

Isaac Regional Council offers a wide range of exciting career and employment opportunities throughout the region. Our vision is to energise the world and our mission is to feed, power and build communities. 

As part of Isaac Regional Council’s ongoing commitment to Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships, applications are invited for the position of Apprentice Civil Construction Plant Operations based in Clermont.

Becoming an apprentice with Isaac Regional Council will not only provide you with a nationally recognised qualification, it will also allow you to work alongside skilled Operators and Team Leaders, focusing on (but not limited to) projects covering areas such as construction and road maintenance, road construction, drainage, pipelines and recreation works.

A typical day on the job could see you:

Conducting civil construction; operating front end loader, roller, grader and specialised machinery Operating small plant and equipment Using hand and power tools Carrying out concrete and excavation work Reading and interpreting plans and job specifications

Position Description

And if you like working outdoors and learning new skills, this is your opportunity to earn as you learn!

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, here are just some of the reasons why you should apply today:

Great opportunity to open doors and kick start your career in civil construction You can earn and learn through physical activity rather than being in a classroom Tailored training and support 5 weeks annual leave per year 76-hour fortnight plus a Rostered Day Off in accordance with Council Policy PPE and uniforms are paid for

To be successful, we are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in civil construction and enjoys working outdoors, is committed to undertaking the training requirements and personal development, possesses satisfactory literacy/numeracy skills and is able to work under supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A current QLD driver’s licence would be highly regarded along with a Construction White Card or the ability and willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.

For more details on this exciting position visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/about-council/employment or contact the People and Performance team on (07) 4846 3590 during business hours or email [email protected]

To submit your application - please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please ensure ‘56221 Apprentice Civil Construction Plant Operations’ is in the subject heading of your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 10 March 2020

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages both men and women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.