Want to do something valuable for your community while being paid to learn? The NSW Government is providing funding so councils can hire more apprentices, trainees and cadets. Byron Shire Council is recruiting now for a Trainee role to start after the financial year 2025 where you can obtain your Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance).
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.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose;
- We are open, honest and respectful;
- We foster well-being and creativity;
- We achieve our goals and succeed together.
A traineeship with a 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;
- Experience a diverse range of tasks and projects;
- 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.
We are looking for:
A motivated and enthusiastic Certificate III in Civil Construction Trainee to assist in the operation and maintenance of Council’s assets in a proper and efficient manner and to complete academic requirements of the traineeship.
About you:
- Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to completion of Year 10.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to undertaking and completing the study component of the traineeship.
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to work as an effective team member to achieve outcomes.
- Current Drivers Licence or eligibility to obtain a licence.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Demonstrated aptitude or strong interest in civil construction operations (preferred).
We offer:
- Full-time, term employment for the duration of your traineeship - up to 2 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:
- Identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on Award conditions
- Superannuation Guarantee
- Education and training support
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days.
Traineeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider.
They're a great way to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification!
Location:
This position is based at Byron Depot, 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.
- 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.
