Apprentice Plumber
* Fixed Term Full Time
* Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
* Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
* Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Do you have a genuine interest in the Plumbing and Civil Construction industries and are looking for the next step in your career? Join our team at Fitzroy River Water by applying for an Apprentice Plumber position.
You will gain valuable hands on experience with tasks associated with both the construction and maintenance of Council's water and sewerage infrastructure, including water and sewer mains, pump stations and treatment plants. With the help of our qualified team, this is an opportunity to gain your Certificate III in Plumbing which has 4 year 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
* An interest in the Plumbing field and a passion to learn and grow
* Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
* Self-motivated with a passion for learning
* Focus on workplace health and safety
* Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to use initiative
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
1. Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years)
2. Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below
Suitability Criteria
* Genuine interest in the plumbing, building and construction industry, particularly in the Water and Wastewater sector.
* Written and verbal communication skills with a focus on quality customer service.
* Work within a team environment and the ability to display initiative in the workplace.
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 Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the 'Apply' button to complete your online application.
Applications Close: Monday, 26 January 2026 at Midnight (AEST)