Synopsis
Civil Construction Traineeship
Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time
Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
Location – Rockhampton
Earn While You Learn
Ready to Build Your Future?
Join our Civil Operations Team as a Civil Construction Trainee!
Rockhampton Regional Council is on the lookout for an enthusiastic go-getter who is ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of Civil Construction.
You will undertake general labouring duties, including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools and work within diverse teams across our beautiful region.
With the help of our qualified team, you'll gain a Certificate II in Civil Construction over a 12-month nominal study term.
Whether you're fresh out of school or looking to pivot into a rewarding new path, this is your moment to shine.
Don't just build roads - build your future with us!
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
Hands-on and eager to master the skills of Civil Construction
Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Driven self-starter with a thirst for learning and growth
Committed to maintaining a protected and responsible work environment
Energetic and proactive, always ready to take initiative
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be
Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.




In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding.
This position is subject to further eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
Young people (aged ******* years)
People with disability
Long-term unemployed job seekers
Displaced workers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Women re-entering the workforce
Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Application Documents
Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.
Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you areat school or have left school in the last three years).
Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.
Application Criteria
Your desire to pursue a career Civil Constructionand your suitability for the traineeship.
Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.
Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday, 9 November **** at Midnight (AEST)
All employees are encouraged to apply
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📌 Civil Construction Trainee (Rockhampton)
🏢 Rockhampton Regional Council
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