Apprentice Signwriter

Job No: CN2118
Location: Newcastle, NSW

  • 3-year Fixed Term Apprenticeship (or earlier, dependent on competency-based completion)
  • Completion Qualification: Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
  • Recruitment for all positions will include interviews, ability testing and a health assessment

Do you have a passion for design and want to make a valuable contribution to your community? This could be the perfect opportunity for you to earn as you learn! Becoming an Apprentice with City of Newcastle (CN) will provide you on-the-job learning with structured training.  You will learn an array of specialist practical skills and knowledge relevant to signwriting and graphics.

As an apprentice signwriter, your duties will include (but are not limited to) painting, using advanced printing software and technology, and designing and installing signs that are used in a range of locations throughout the City.

To be successful in this job you will have:

Essential

  • Completion of Year 10 School Certificate or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) at a minimum, with satisfactory results including at a minimum a pass in General Mathematics and English.
  • A genuine interest in undertaking a Signwriting trade.
  • Ability to satisfy basic manual handling and physical health requirements of the position and possess a willingness and ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Literacy / numeracy skills commensurate with the position.
  • Reasonable communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work under supervision and as part of team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to develop sound knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety.
  • A commitment to the prescribed training requirements and personal development.
  • WHS Construction Induction Card (White Card) or ability and willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
  • Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence or ability and willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
  • Access to reliable transport for attendance at both work and external training providers.

Desirable

  • Completion of a pre-apprenticeship course or work experience relevant to the position.
  • Experience and exposure in the use of hand/power tools.
  • Experience and exposure to graphic design programs.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Basic computer literacy, including experience / knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Sound like the perfect job for you? Apply Now!

City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

To view the full position description please click here.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 30 October 2019.

Remuneration: $32,459 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a first year Apprentice working a 38-hour week.

Please note, if your application is shortlisted, you will need to be available for all the following dates:

  • Group Assessment Centres on Tuesday 12 November 2019
  • Interviews and Aptitude Testing on Tuesday 19 November 2019
  • Pre-Employment Medicals between Monday 25 November to 2 December 2019
  • Anticipated commencement date: Late January 2020

Contact: Connie Plesko - Learning & Development Advisor, T: 02 4974 6019 M: 0466 026 518.

 

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