Job Description

Western Downs Regional Council – Dalby QLD

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Want to obtain a qualification and get paid from day one? Council is looking for our next cohort of motivated Trainees and Apprentices to join their team!

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Job No: 1636, 1851, 1852

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Location: Regional

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Level: Training Wage Award State 2012

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Status: Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time

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This Position Location is Regional and can be based in either Chinchilla, Dalby, Jandowae, Miles, Tara or Wandoan

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The Prospect

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- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills and real-world knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals.

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- Career Development: We invest in your growth through mentorship, workshops, and ongoing training.

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- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that directly benefit our residents and communities.

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- Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse team committed to equity, collaboration, and positive change.

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Council are seeking driven, friendly, passionate and confident individuals, to join our team as a Civil Construction Trainee. You will gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate II in Civil Construction.

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Responsibilities

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- Assisting with scheduling and resourcing.

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- Carrying out daily duties as per work procedures to meet schedules as directed by Supervisor.

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- Undertaking manual handling / labouring duties as directed by Supervisor.

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- Working as a team member when undertaking construction and maintenance activities and meet with required standards and timeframes.

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- Providing efficient and courteous customer service to Council's customers.

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About yourself

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- Need to hold a relevant Year 12 Certificate in Education, OR be able to demonstrate equivalent related experience.

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- Be required to complete a Certificate II in Civil Construction within 12 months.

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- Hold a current Queensland C Class Licence (is desirable).

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- Hold an OH&S; Construction Induction White Card (is essential) or willingness to obtain an OH&S; Construction Induction White Card prior to commencement.

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- Be required to undertake pre-employment literacy and numeracy tests.

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- Applicants may be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical.

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- Ability to work independently and in a team environment to work towards and achieve team objectives; and

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- Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail.

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Benefits for you

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- Paid full time employment for the duration of your qualification (12 months);

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- Nationally recognised qualification paid for by Council;

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- Uniforms and PPE provided;

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- Online training and or regular face to face trainer contact;

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- Hands on experience within a diverse organisation;

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- Experienced supervisors to coach, mentor, and assist you to be successful;

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- Work/life balance with 9 day fortnight or compressed roster;

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- Access to Corporate Health Plans;

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- Health and Wellbeing Programs;

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- Salary Packaging Available - e.g. Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity; and

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Applications close at

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Applications close at Midnight AEST on Friday 14 August 2026.

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Additional Information

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The recruitment process may include candidates undergoing a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

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WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

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Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Applicants who hold a valid Australian work visa are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Civil Construction Trainee (Dalby)
🏢 Western Downs Regional Council
📍 Dalby