At Dunstone Bros Plumbing & Roofing, we're always interested in meeting people who are keen to learn, willing to get hands dirty and take pride in doing a job properly.

An apprenticeship with us offers the opportunity to learn a skilled trade, gain practical experience across a variety of plumbing and roofing work, and develop alongside experienced tradespeople. We look for people who bring a positive attitude, reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn.

You don't need to know everything, but you do need to be ready to give things a go. If you're interested in building a career in the plumbing industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Before you apply

You'll need to be an Australian Permanent Citizen with rights to work in Australia, hold a current learner drivers permit or higher, be at legal age of employment, have reliable transport to work, be willing to undergo drug & alcohol testing if necessary. Apprentices are expected to already have their drivers licence, or are actively working towards their drivers licence (Learners, or P-plates). This is a full-time role, 7:30AM - 4:00PM Monday to Friday.

Learn more about this role

What we have to offer, and what expectation there are for this position.

Browse our website to learn about services we offer. You can also find out more by contacting our office.

A plumbing apprenticeshi p is a full-time trade pathway that combines hands-on, on-the-job experience with structured TAFE training to develop the skills required to become a qualified plumber.

Apprenticeships run for four years and are designed to give apprentices real-world experience working alongside qualified tradespeople while also completing classroom-based learning through TAFE.





Most of the training is practical, with apprentices learning installation, maintenance, repairs, problem solving, safety procedures, and industry standards across a wide range of plumbing work.

As apprentices progress through each successful year of their apprenticeship, wages increase in line with their experience and skill level.

Upon completion, there may be opportunities for ongoing employment within our business as a qualified plumber, with the ability to transition onto qualified plumber rates and further career growth opportunities.

Apprenticeships are full time positions, with standard working hours of Monday to Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM . Employees also receive Rostered Days Off (RDOs), sick leave, annual leave, public holidays, and we have a two week break for Christmas each year.

Apprentices are expected to already have their drivers licence, or actively working towards their drivers licence (Learners, or P-plates).

- Stable, full time employment with consistent weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, giving you a reliable routine while you learn your trade.

- Increasing apprentice wages that reflect your apprenticeship stage and applicable pay rates, with opportunities to grow as your skills and experience develop.

- Hands-on learning and varied experience across general maintenance plumbing,



drainage, gas, roofing and other plumbing services, helping you build a well-rounded skill set.

- Learn from experienced tradespeople and develop your confidence without being expected to know everything from day one.

- Practical training and skill development that helps you build your technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and confidence on the job.

- A team that values your contribution , encouraging you to take initiative, communicate openly, work safely and gradually take on more responsibility as you progress.

- A healthy work-life balance, with weekends off and public holidays off, monthly rostered days off (RDOs), two weeks of accrued annual leave during the end-of-year holiday period, regular toolbox talks and team workshops, and flexibility when you need time off.

- Opportunities to build a long-term career , developing the skills, experience and work habits needed to become a capable, confident and well-rounded qualified plumber.

- A workplace where teamwork matters , where everyone contributes to helping customers, supporting one another and maintaining the reputation we've built.

We're looking for someone who's keen to learn, enjoys being part of a team and wants to take pride in the work they do. A great plumber is about more than just fixing a problem... it's about learning to do things properly, treating customers with respect, looking out for your teammates and developing the skills to become a capable tradesperson.

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn a valuable trade, build your skills and work towards a long-term career in plumbing, we'd lov

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