Apprentice Carpentry and Joinery

Job No: CN2119

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Employment Status: 3-Year Apprenticeship, Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2019 HKT

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

Do you have a passion for carpentry and would like 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 with on-the-job learning with structured training.  You will learn an array of specialist practical skills and knowledge relevant to carpentry and joinery.

As a Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice, you will work in conjunction with qualified tradespeople focusing on (but not limited to) the construction, erection, installation, finish and maintenance of CN assets for public, residential and commercial buildings.

To be successful in this job you will have:

Essential

• Completion of Year 10 School Certificate or ROSA ‘Record of School Achievement’ at a minimum, with satisfactory results including at a minimum a pass in General Mathematics and English.
• A genuine interest / passion in undertaking a carpentry and joinery 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 verbal 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 Licence (manual), or Provisional Drivers Licence (manual) or the 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 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 Monday 18 November 2019
• Pre-Employment Medicals between Monday 25 November and Monday 2 December 2019
• Anticipated commencement date: Late January 2020.

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