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Shape your future with the City of Gold Coasts Trainee & Apprentice Academy!
Shape the future of the iconic Gold Coast urban environment with the City of Gold Coasts Trainee program! This is an incredible opportunity to build more than just structures; its a chance to collaborate with leading industry experts gain invaluable handson experience on real world projects and contribute meaningfully to our vibrant community. Be part of a team that champions fresh perspectives teamwork and sustainable practices all while laying the groundwork for a fulfilling and dynamic career.
Start your journey with our exclusive 12month immersive trainee and apprentice program then a further 6month traineeship designed to unlock your potential (total 18 months). This will be your foundation as we continue to support you in achieving your construction qualification and empower you to reach your full potential.This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queensland for Work Initiative First Start Program. This program is designed to ignite the careers of enthusiastic and driven Queenslanders from all backgrounds seeking a stepping stone into the workforce offering the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification and practical experience in a supportive environment.
Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers
Commencing in June 2025 our program provides professional development training and onthejob experience pathways designed to help become qualified in your chosen career. As a trainee of the City you will have many opportunities available to you:
- networking opportunities tours and exclusive leadership talks promoting collaboration across all areas of the City
- tailored learning including workbased training and an extensive range of personal professional and career development training designed to set you up for success
- assistance and support on your path to accreditation
- support for your continued development journey with future opportunities at the City after the program
- worklife integration including 9day fortnight and generous leave entitlements.
Whats on offer
With a diverse workforce of more than 5000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of 650000 residents each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. With a growing population and major events such as the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games on the horizon the City is faced with endless opportunities.
In the role of Civil Construction Trainee you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of manual labour and small plant operations associated with the delivery of civil construction projects and tasks within our City.
- undertake construction labouring works including pipelines manholes gully pits outlet structures and associated works in a safe manner in line with implemented processes and procedures.
- asphalt placement and compaction to roadways and bikeways or restoration of these assets.
- laying and finishing concrete for kerb and channel footpaths bikeways and associated infrastructure including exposed aggregate stencilled and stamped concrete
- deliver works to a high standard in line with relevant project specifications.
What are we looking for from you
The City is committed to developing skilled trainees into future City leaders who:
- Team players who positively contribute and embraces change
- Highly motivated and proactive problem solvers who can manage their time effectively
- A selfstarter eager to learn about construction equipment machinery and processes
- Confident and adaptable individuals that are passionate about starting a construction career
- Good communicators with basic language literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to effectively communicate understand and follow instructions in a highrisk environment
- Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position
- Class C Drivers licences (minimum P1)
- Successful completion of Year 12.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the qualification and be able to work fulltime.
Heres how to apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please outline information about your career objectives work experience education volunteering and any extracurricular activities specialist skills or interests you may have.
Our selection process may include a oneway video interview (Criteria) facetoface or group interview and various checks (Xref police employment history qualifications drug/alcohol).
For further information about the program you may visit the trainee and apprentice academy webpage. For queries or further information .
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees regardless of their differences or similarities feel valued respected and supported.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
