- Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
- Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
- Location – Rockhampton
Earn While You Learn
Ready to Build Your Future? Join our Civil Operations Team as a Civil Construction Trainee!
Rockhampton Regional Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic go-getters who are ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of Civil Construction. You will undertake general labouring duties, including pipe laying and concreting, operate and maintain small machines and hand tools and work within diverse teams across our beautiful region. With the help of our qualified team, you’ll gain a Certificate II in Civil Construction over a 12-month nominal study term.
Whether you’re fresh out of school or looking to pivot into a rewarding new path, this is your moment to shine. Don’t just build roads - build your future with us!
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Curious about where a career with Council could take you? Join us on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 for an inspiring Information Session where you’ll connect with current employees and supervisors, meet the recruitment team, discover real stories and career journeys and explore exciting opportunities and pathways within Council. See link below for more information.
What we are looking for
- Hands-on and eager to master the skills of Civil Construction
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Driven self-starter with a thirst for learning and growth
- Committed to maintaining a safe and responsible work environment
- Energetic and proactive, always ready to take initiative
Assessment & Selection Period
Applicants should be available during the following assessment dates:
- All Apprenticeships & Traineeships (excluding BATS):
Tuesday, 8 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be
- Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
- Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
- In possession of a C Class Driver Licence (Minimum Provisional).
- Able to complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. This position is subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
- Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
- People with disability
- Long-term unemployed job seekers
- Displaced workers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
- Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
- Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
To apply for this opportunity, please submit three (3) documents
- Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.
- Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years).
- Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.
Application Criteria
- Your desire to pursue a career Civil Construction and your suitability for the traineeship.
- Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
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Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
All employees are encouraged to apply
