Applications closing on 08 February 2026, 11:59 PM
Reference number
INF-L42
Job Type
Full Time: Limited Tenure
Package
$1,731.62 to $2,546.50 gross per fortnight – dependent on age and experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under close supervision, this position undertakes a competency-based apprenticeship for up to 24 months to develop a range of competencies in road construction and maintenance through formal and on the job learning activities, while contributing to the Roads team in constructing and maintaining Council's roads and other infrastructure.
Following successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will received a Certificate III in Civil Construction - Roads Construction and Maintenance
Employment Status:
Full Time, Limited Tenure for up to twenty-four (24) months
Award:
Applicable Apprenticeship Rate; Civil Construction Training Package of the Order– Apprentices' and Trainees' Wages and Conditions (excluding certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003
Salary Range:
$1,731.62 to $2,546.50 gross per fortnight – dependent on age and experience.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
* Effective and efficient time management skills with the ability to apply attention to detail.
* Ability to carry out tasks of a routine nature in accordance with established procedures.
* Ability to work effectively in a small team, in a professional and positive manner.
* Sound understanding of confidentiality with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion.
* Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
* Sound computer skills.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
* Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
| Essential Licences |
* Minimum of Queensland Provisional ('P' Plate) 'C' class drivers' licence (or ability to obtain).
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
* This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
* The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
* This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
* This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
* Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Sunday, 8 February 2026
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.