Scaffolding Traineeship - Gold Coast & Brisbane locations

Scaffold Traineeship – Brisbane & Gold Coast

Trades & Services | Labourers

Casual | $34 – $45 per hour

Launch Your Scaffolding Career with Newnham Scaffolding

Newnham Scaffolding is one of Queensland's leading scaffolding companies, delivering projects across residential, commercial and industrial construction.

Our award-winning traineeship program has been running for over 5 years , with a 95% retention rate . Many of our trainees have progressed into Leading Hand and Foreman positions through our solid internal promotion pathway.

Earn While You Learn

Gain a Certificate III in Scaffolding while earning a competitive wage and building a long-term career.

What You'll Receive

- Certificate III in Scaffolding
- Basic & Intermediate Scaffolding Tickets
- Forklift License
- Working at Heights
- Full PPE and tools provided
- Ongoing mentoring and structured development

Pay & Career Progression

- Yard Training (approx. 8 weeks) $34/hr
- Site Ready + Travel Allowance $36/hr
- Strong Site Performance $38/hr




- Basic Scaffolding License $42.50/hr
- Intermediate License / Traineeship Complete $45/hr

Career Pathway

Trainee → Scaffolder → Leading Hand → Senior Leading Hand → Foreman

Level Up Development Program

Our exclusive Level Up Program develops more than technical skills. Throughout your traineeship you'll receive coaching in:

- Goal setting
- Leadership
- Communication
- Resilience
- Personal accountability
- Safety mindset

Work Locations

Training begins at our Park Ridge Yard , before transitioning to commercial projects across:

Brisbane | Gold Coast | Ipswich

About You

You will be:

- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Keen to build a long-term career
- Physically fit and ready for hands‑on work
- Willing to learn
- Hold a current driver's license and reliable transport

If you're looking for a career—not just a job—and want to join a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Scaffolding Traineeship - Gold Coast & Brisbane locations (Brisbane City)
🏢 Newnham Scaffolding
📍 Brisbane City