Apprentice Plumber

Location – Proserpine

Temporary / Full Time (4 Years)

$31,619.20 per annum (First Year Apprentice)

About The Role

Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to undertake a Plumbing Apprenticeship with Council’s Water Operations unit whilst undertaking a Certificate III in Plumbing. 

This apprenticeship qualification has a nominal duration period of four (4) years. Continued employment beyond the four (4) year apprenticeship period is not guaranteed.

The apprenticeship will involve undertaking tasks such as assessing and repairing structures and facilities, including but not limited to maintaining and fixing piping systems, water regulators as well as maintaining stormwater, drainage, and sewerage system.  Further tasks include assessing damage on stormwater drains and checking for signs of wear and tear such as cracks or leakages. 

What’s in it for you?  A 9-day working fortnight, four (4) years paid employment, a nationally recognised qualification, mentoring and support as well as paid study time!

Funding for this position has been provided to Council through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative – First Start Program. The program aims to provide young people and disadvantaged Queensland job seekers with opportunities to gain a nationally recognised qualification and four (4) years on the job experience.

To be eligible, you must be:

• aged 15 years or older and no longer at school; and
• able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake an apprenticeship.

In addition to the above, to be eligible you must be able to identify with at least one of the following:

• a young person (aged 15-24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care;
• a long-term unemployed job seeker;
• a mature-age job seeker (aged 45 years or older);
• an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person;
• a migrant or refuge from a culturally and linguistically diverse background;
• a person with a disability;
• a displaced worker (retrenched or redundant);
• a woman re-entering the workforce;
• a veteran, ex-ADF personnel or their family member.

Essential

1. Basic literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills sufficient to complete a Certificate III in Plumbing.
2. Sound ability to proactively study and complete assessments within set timeframes.
3. Sound ability to work in a team environment (work, school or extra-curricular activity) and demonstrate sound communication skills.
4. Sound ability to learn and develop new skills.
5. Sound ability to prioritise and manage individual workload to meet deadlines.
6. General Construction Induction White Card.
7. Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Desirable

1. Class C ‘Manual’ Drivers Licence.

Apply Now

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above.  To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above.  For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4761 36122 or (07) 4761 3613.

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