FIRST NATIONS - RAIL & CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP
Start your career in rail and construction with Protech's Track & Trade Ready Program
Based in Beerburrum,
Protech's Track & Trade Ready Program is a paid traineeship creating employment and career pathways for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
into the construction and rail industries, with opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects.
No industry experience? No problem.
This is a full-time entry pathway designed to give you the qualifications, tickets, practical skills and industry exposure you need to get started.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Earn while you learn
through an Initial 16-week, full-time paid traineeship completing a Certificate I in Construction
$28–$29 per hour, plus applicable overtime, daily travel and meal allowances
Gain practical, hands‐on experience while completing nationally recognised training
Potential pathways following the initial program include:
Certificate III traineeships in Civil Construction
Certificate III traineeships in Rail Infrastructure / Rail Traction
Civil Labourer roles
Plant Operator roles
Queensland Rail Recipient roles
The goal is not simply to complete a qualification. It is to give you a genuine pathway into a long-term career in rail or construction.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
During the program, you will have the opportunity to complete training and industry requirements including:
Construction White Card
Certificate I in Construction
Accredited training including:
Working as a Spotter
Use of Hand and Power Tools
Operate Small Plant
Working at Heights
Confined Space
Life and employability skills
Rail industry requirements and inductions including:
WET
SARC
Category 3 Rail Medical
RIW
Queensland Rail Recipient Training




All required PPE provided
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need previous rail or construction experience. We're looking for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
who are reliable, motivated and ready to build a career in the industry.
To be eligible, you will need to:
Be 18 years or older
Hold a current driver's licence and have access to reliable transport
Be willing to undertake practical, hands‐on work
Be committed to completing the full 16‐week program
Be willing and able to successfully complete a pre‐employment Drug & Alcohol Screen and Physical Assessment
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Previous experience in manual or physically active work is an advantage, but not essential.
READY TO GET ON TRACK?
If you've thought about working in rail or construction but haven't known where to start,
this could be your opportunity.
ABOUT PROTECH
At Protech, we provide Great Work to Outstanding People, taking the hassle out of work so you can focus on a job well done. We've got your back with:
Safe and reliable work.
Regular check‐ins.
A ready, responsive and caring team.
Correct pay, on time.
As an equal opportunity employer, Protech provides opportunities with leading clients across construction, mining, asphalt, rail, warehousing and manufacturing and has branches in every state and territory. This means we can provide you with Great Work, no matter where you call home.
* This is an identified opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act **** (Cth) and an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld).
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📌 First Nations - Rail & Construction Traineeship (Queensland)
🏢 Protech
📍 Queensland