* 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
Your new role
Ready to Build Your Future? Join our Civil Operations Team as a Civil Construction Trainee!
Kick start your career by applying for a Civil Construction Traineeship at Rockhampton Regional Council.
This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience whilst studying and working towards a successful completion of Certificate II in Civil Construction. You will undertake general labouring including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools, and work within our diverse teams across our beautiful region. With the help of our qualified team, gain your Civil Construction Traineeship that has a 12-month nominal study term.
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 safe and responsible work environment
* Energetic and proactive, always ready to take initiative
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
* Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years)
* Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below
Suitability Criteria
* Your desire to pursue a career Civil Construction and your suitability for the traineeship.
* Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.
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
Benefits of joining Rockhampton Regional Council
* Supportive working environment with on the job mentoring
* A large employer with a strong value driven culture
* Supportive Work/Life Balance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Fitness Passport and active social clubs
Rockhampton Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages everyone to apply, including:
* Young people (aged 15 – 24 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-service personnel
* Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Suitability Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 6 April 2026 at Midnight (AEST)