Apprentice Fitter

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• Temporary full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• location - Townsend 
• 9 day fortnight
• Apprenticeship to commence in early 2025

About the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Fitter. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a rewarding career in the engineering and maintenance field while gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills.

Key Responsibilities: Assist qualified fitters in the servicing, maintenance, and repair of Council machinery and equipment. Learn to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals. Participate in the installation and testing of machinery components. Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Collaborate with team members on various projects and tasks. Complete required coursework and training as part of the apprenticeship program. 

A Drivers Licence is not essential but you must have reliable transport as you will be required to travel to attend Tafe.

Download the position description here.

To be considered for the role you will need to: 

• Attach a 1 page cover letter and tell us why you are interested in this apprenticeship and why you would like to be part of the Clarence Valley Council team. Please also detail how you are suited to this opportunity.
• Provide a 1-2 page resume
• Complete the Eligibility Traineeship/apprenticeship check permission form and attach it to your application. Download the form here.

Contact 

Gerard Rogan, Supervisor Mechanical Electrical on (02) 6640 3502

Closing date

Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Townsend Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences. 

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.