A Trainee Opportunity - South Burnett Regional Council:
Kickstart a Work Health & Safety career with this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.
The Nanango based Traineeship will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 2nd February, 2026 and will include the completion of a Cert III in Work Health & Safety.
The Benefits:
The benefits include:
* Paid on-site training.
* A recognised qualification.
* A 9-day fortnight work roster.
* 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
* Access to Corporate memberships.
* Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.
Who Should Apply:
The position is offered under the Queensland Government's First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.
The Duties:
Reporting to the Safety Advisor, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:
* Assist with day-to-day safety tasks and activities.
* Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients.
* Complete Cert III in Work Health & Safety.
* Acquire practical on-the-job safety and administration experience.
* Maintain a record of training achieved.
* Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
* Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.
The Requirements:
* Minimum successful completion of year 10.
* General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certificate (White Card) or the ability to quickly acquire.
* A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications.
* Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
* The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
* Sound communication skills
* Proven team player qualities.
* A minimum current "C" class driver licence.
* A commitment to safety in the workplace
Additional Application Requirements:
The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:
* All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC
Only those applicants who complete the questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.
* Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.
Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress to the next stage.
Pre-employment Assessments:
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.
To Apply:
Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday 10th October, 2025.
Enquiries:
Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on or Edson on
.