Civil Construction/Maintenance Trainee

Looking to kick-start your career in Civil Construction whilst completing a formal qualification? Want to get paid to work and study? Then this opportunity is for you!

This three-year fulltime traineeship opportunity, first year employed by CEG with Whyalla City Council as the host employer, transferring to Whyalla City Council employment for the remaining two years, will see the successful candidate working across our civil construction and maintenance operational teams, gaining valuable skills and experience across all facets of our City’s outdoor civil construction and infrastructure areas, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.  This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a long-term career with Local Government. Employment will be with Career Employment Group upon commencement and you will be hosted by the City of Whyalla in a bipartisan agreement.  

What you can expect to do:

As a trainee, you will gain practical skills on the safe operation of plant, equipment and tools and you will assist in providing safe roadways and walkways for the City.  This may include concreting and formwork, footpath, road, kerb and gutter maintenance and repairs. 

About you:

We are looking for a person who:

• Minimum successful completion of Year 10
• Minimum of provisional drivers licence 
• Willingness to undertake a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
• Is committed, reliable and hardworking
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Able to work effectively as a part of the team
• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job and enjoy outdoor work

If this sounds like your perfect role, we want to hear from you!

About the Whyalla City Council - The host employer:

As a multifunctional regional Council, we manage Childcare services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre. 

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering our each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on practical experience in all areas of civil construction and maintenance
• Complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Maintenance whilst working
• Learn transferable skills that will assist in your career
• No Training costs to you
• Rostered Day Off (RDOs) once a fortnight
• Enjoy job security with a three-year contract with full-time leave entitlements
• All personal protective equipment (PPE) and work uniforms supplied

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it’s a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College, along with the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Further Information:

National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.

For more information in relation to position responsibilities refer to the following: 

• Position Description - Civil Construction/Maintenance Trainee

 Enquiries can be directed to Craig Inglis, Civil/Maintenance Coordinator on 0438 834 493 or craig.inglis@whyalla.sa.gov.au 

Apply:

• Applications must include a cover letter expanding on your suitability for this role, addressing the position criteria outlined in the Position Description in no more than three pages.
• Applications must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9.00am Monday 22 April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

The Whyalla City Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, youth, and people living with a disability.  All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.  

The Whyalla City Council is committed to providing a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free safe work environment. Our recruitment process includes a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol screen, and confirmation of experience/qualifications and may also include competency testing.