Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

Are you keen to start a career in construction but don't know where to begin? Or have you struggled to secure work due to limited experience?

This is your chance to step into the construction industry with full support behind you.

The BUSY Group is inviting applications for our 20-week paid Construction Traineeship, commencing 10 August 2026 in Laidley. You'll earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and complete a nationally recognised Certificate I in Construction - setting you up for apprenticeships and long-term employment in the construction sector.

About the Opportunity

- Paid full-time employment for 20 weeks
- Certificate I in Construction (FQ12683)
- A mix of practical and theory-based learning
- Full-time onsite mentor to support you every day
- Onsite work experience to build real-world skills
- Daily lunches provided
- Career mentoring and work placement to help you transition into the workforce

This program is designed to build your confidence, skills, and readiness for real construction jobs and apprenticeships.

What You'll Be Doing





You'll take part in hands-on construction activities, learning foundational skills that employers look for, including:

- Basic construction and trade tasks
- Using tools and equipment
- Working effectively in a team
- Building practical experience that leads directly into apprenticeships

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this traineeship if you:

- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
- Are reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to learn
- Are physically capable of outdoor tasks
- Can commit to full time hours and onsite attendance
- Are available to start on 10 August 2026
- No previous experience is required - just a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

- Live in Queensland
- Have valid Australian work rights
- Be aged 15 or above
- Not be currently enrolled in school
- Not have previously completed a Certificate I in Construction
- Not have previously participated in a Skilling Queenslanders for Work program

This program is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

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