Byron Shire Counci have an exciting opportunity available for a person who likes puzzles and understanding how things work to join our team as an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter working within our Utilities branch. Apprenticeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They're a great way to be paid while you work, learn and complete your Cert III Mechanical Fitting!
Throughout your up to 4-year apprenticeship you will learn about the provision, operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage reservoirs and pipelines. The operation and maintenance of landfill and urban storm water. Council's buildings, public toilets including swimming pools, sewerage treatment plants; pump stations and sewerage reticulation pipelines throughout the Shire.
This full-time apprenticeship opportunity combines practical experience with structured training, setting you up for a rewarding trade career in maintenance and mechanical fitting. Byron Shire Council is recruiting for an Apprentice who is ready to start after July 2025.
As a values lead organisation our focus is on understanding how your talents and strengths align with this role. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities for you to grow and develop. Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.
An apprenticeship with Byron Shire Council can be a great way to start a successful career. You will:
- Be paid while you learn from experienced mentors
- Gain hands-on experience
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of tasks and projects
- Be provided with a uniform and on-site parking
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification that’s valued in the job market
- Make a positive difference in your community
- Kickstart your future career in local government.
What we require from you to be successful:
- Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10
- Communication skills including completing standard forms and reporting documentation, interpreting operating manuals and providing and obtaining information.
- A genuine interest in this trade and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- The motivation and commitment to complete this apprenticeship.
- Time management skills.
- Interpersonal skills both in writing and verbally.
- To be able to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
- Be flexible in your approach to work and adapt well to workplace change.
- Confident using and experience with information technology.
We offer:
- Full-time, term employment for the duration of your apprenticeship - up to 4 years (38 hours per week/9 day fortnight).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $398.70 to $809.70 per 38 hour week (dependent upon age and level of schooling attained).
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable Council.
Other benefits include:
- As an apprentice you may be eligible for some fantastic state government benefits
- Superannuation guarantee
- Education and training support
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days.
Location: This position is based at Byron Depot and STP (Sewerage Treatment Plant), however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Pre-Employment Screening Process:
- Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
- Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time. If your application is successful, and depending on the specific role and associated responsibilities, you may be required to provide evidence of relevant vaccination (eg. Hepatitis B and/or Tetanus) to ensure workplace safety and well-being
- Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday, 29 June 2025. Late applications will not be permitted.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.
