Construction and Maintenance Apprentice

You will embark on a program of learning and skills development as an active participant across our construction, maintenance and asphalt teams completing general labouring duties ranging from concreting, repair and patching potholes, signage and street furniture maintenance, stormwater drainage and general maintenance on Council's assets and on occasion supporting other Works and Services teams.

This opportunity is open to both school leavers and mature age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Cert III in Civil Construction (General). The apprenticeship will include practical training as well as theoretical requirements supported by TAFE.

This is more than a trade...  On successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will have achieved your Cert III in Civil Construction and have four years practical experience in a variety of civil construction tasks and responsibilities across local government. Our apprenticeships cover theoretical & practical requirements of on the job and off the job training.

Located at the Services Depot in Oak Flats, our Construction team are inclusive and supportive while providing a range of services for our community.

Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Council’s cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification. 

For more information on our CAT program, click here.  

About us: 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

• Temporary Full time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)
• 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day-fortnight
• Salary range from $584.20 per week (for a 16 year old) up to $803.30 per week (for someone aged 18 or over)
• Plus 11.5% superannuation
• On the job training
• Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
• Approved leave to attend TAFE
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team 
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more. 
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more. 

Please Note: This position requires a Pre-Employment Medical examination. 

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Kristi Barrett, Team Leader, Learning and Development on 4221 6236 or L&D@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Closing date: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11:30pm.

Apply now...

Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.

Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;

We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.

Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.