Trainee & Apprentice Positions x 8

Mareeba Shire Council’s ongoing commitment to improving workforce participation, promoting job and economic growth within the Shire is being boosted by new trainee positions and apprenticeships.

Council has been granted funding from the Queensland Government as part of the First Start Program to provide trainee and apprentice opportunities for young Queensland school leavers and other job seekers.

How would you like to you earn while you learn, have the costs of your training course covered and receive invaluable mentoring and on-the-job training allowing you to accelerate your career path and gain practical experience while obtaining a recognised qualification?

Council is seeking six (6) enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are interested in undertaking a 12-month traineeship in the following work areas:

Construction & Maintenance Parks & Gardens Water Treatment Plant Operations Business Administration (Finance, Human Resources and/or Customer Service)

Council is also offering two (2) apprenticeships:

Apprentice Plumber Apprentice Heavy Diesel Fitter Mechanic

What we are looking for:

You will need to be a motivated individual who will positively contribute and work as part of a hardworking team You will need to have good verbal and written communications skills that will enable you to communicate effectively and complete course work to the required standard within the specified timeframe You will need to meet the prerequisite requirements and be eligible to enrol in an approved course

Trainee and apprentice positions are made available through the assistance of Queensland Government funding and applicants need to meet eligibility requirements.

What we can offer you:

Opportunity to undertake a Certificate-level or trade qualification Above Award trainee or apprentice wages and conditions Industry/Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,443 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/life balance – rostered day/s off Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to Council’s recruitment email address [email protected]

Short cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close:  Sunday, 15 January 2023

Contact: For further information about this position visit our website at: https://msc.qld.gov.au/council/employment/vacancies/ or contact Julie Bornholt, HR & Training Officer, on 4086 4741 during business hours only or email [email protected]

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.