A Trainee Opportunity - South Burnett Regional Council:

Kickstart your career in Civil Construction with this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.

The Kingaroy based Traineeship will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 1st February, 2027 and will include the completion of a Cert II in Civil Construction.

The Benefits:

The benefits include

- Paid on-site training.
- A recognised qualification.
- A 9-day fortnight work roster.
- 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
- Access to Corporate memberships.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.

Who Should Apply: The position is offered under the Queensland Government's First Start initiative to provide increased chance for groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.

The Duties:

Reporting to the Works Supervisor, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:

- Gain on-the-job civil construction experience by assisting with day-to-day activities in Council's civil operations such as construction and maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure.
- Undertake all training requirements and complete a Cert II in Civil Construction.
- Operate small, motorised hand equipment.
- Provide a high level of client service to both internal and external clients.
- Refer matters that impact Council to appropriate Supervisors or Managers.
- Maintain a record of training achieved.
- Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
- Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.

The Requirements:

- A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications in civil construction.
- The ability to undertake manual lifting.




- A level of fitness that will allow the performance of a broad range of physical tasks.
- The ability to work safely outdoors in hot conditions.
- Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
- The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
- Sound communication skills.
- Proven team player qualities.
- Minimum successful completion of year 10.
- General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certificate (White Card) or the ability to quickly acquire.
- A minimum current "C" class driver licence.
- A commitment to safety in the workplace.

Additional Application Requirements: The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:

- All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC.

Only those applicants who complete the questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.
- Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.

Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress to the next stage. Pre-employment Assessments:

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.

To Apply:

Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday 23rd October, 2026.

Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on [0429 000 139](tel:0429 000 139) or Edson on [0416 725 389](tel:0416 725 389).

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📌 CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TRAINEE (Kingaroy)
🏢 Employment Matters
📍 Kingaroy