PAID Entry-Level Construction Traineeship – Woodford
Looking to start a career in construction but don't have any experience?
Challenge Employment & Training is offering a paid, full-time Construction Traineeship at Woodfordia, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real on-site experience, complete a nationally recognised qualification, and graduate with the industry tickets employers are looking for.
If you enjoy practical work, being outdoors, and want to build a career with genuine employment opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
✔ Benefits
- Paid full-time traineeship (38 hours per week for up to 18 weeks)
- CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction
- White Card (CPCWHS1001) + First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
- PPE gear provided
- Ongoing mentoring and support
- Develop the skills and experience to pursue apprenticeships and construction roles
✔ What you’ll be doing
You’ll gain experience across a variety of projects, including:
- General carpentry and construction tasks
- Landscaping and outdoor maintenance
- Painting and tiling
- Material removal and site clean-up
- General repairs and maintenance
- Basic hands-on construction work
No previous experience required — just a willingness to learn!
✔ About you
To be successful, you will:
- Be enthusiastic and reliable
- Have a positive attitude
- Enjoy practical, outdoor work
- Be physically fit
- Be available to start on August 10 2026
- Be able to attend interviews
✔ Highly regarded
A driver’s licence and reliable vehicle will be highly regarded, as travel between work sites may be required and public transport is limited in some areas.
✔ Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Live in Queensland
- Have valid Australian work rights
- Not currently be in full-time/stable employment
- Not be studying full-time at school, TAFE, or university
- Not have previously completed a Certificate I in Construction
- Meet other eligibility requirements under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative
✔ We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Long-term unemployed job seekers
- People from culturally diverse backgrounds
- Applicants of all ages
Ready to apply?
Click Apply Now and submit your current resume.
Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Pay: Up to $838.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
