Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD
Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our Infrastructure section as a Civil Construction Trainee. This is an exciting opportunity to gain full-time, paid employment while completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
As a trainee, you'll develop practical skills through a combination of on-the-job experience and formal training. Working alongside experienced crews, you'll gain valuable hands‐on experience in the civil construction industry while building the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed for a rewarding career in infrastructure and construction.
Directorate:
Operations
Award & Salary:
In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement.
What you'll bring
A positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn
A reliable approach to teamwork, with a focus on safety and following instructions
An interest in working outdoors and developing practical civil construction skills
A willingness to learn to safely operate a range of tools, equipment, and civil construction plant
Commitment to completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction
A current minimum Queensland C Class Provisional Driver's Licence
A General Construction Induction (White Card), or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement
What you'll be doing
Assisting with the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage systems, and other civil infrastructure
Learning to safely operate a range of hand tools, power tools,



equipment, and civil construction plant
Supporting excavation, earthworks, and site preparation activities
Assisting with road repairs, gravel re-sheeting, pavement construction, and maintenance works
Installing and maintaining drainage structures and stormwater infrastructure
Undertaking traffic management and work site setup activities in accordance with safety requirements
Carrying out labouring duties as part of a civil construction crew
Why work for Central Highlands Regional Council?
At CHRC, we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. As the winner of the **** and **** Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the **** Apprentice of the Year and **** Equity Student of the Year, we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.
No matter where you want your career to take you, CHRC can help you get there. At CHRC, there's a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you. Through hands‐on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills,



gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a rewarding career close to home.
We also offer great perks, including:
Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Fortnightly RDO's
Full uniform allocation
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport member benefits
To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:
Be at least 17 years of age and no longer at school
Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field
Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:
Young people (aged ***** years, including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)
Long-term unemployed job seekers
Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Migrants and refugees
People with disability
Displaced workers
Women re-entering the workforce
Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families
Whoever you are, there's a place for you here.
Pre-employment checks for this role include:
Right to Work in Australia
Medical Assessment
Reference Checks
Licence Checks (if applicable)
Funding Eligibility Checks
Applications close: Monday 19th October **** at 8am.
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📌 Civil Construction Trainee (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
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