Apprentice - Civil Construction

Salary and Working Hours Contract, Apprenticeship, Casual/TemporarySalary: $601.70 to $827.40 per week (dependent on age) Plus 12% SuperannuationPosition Status: Three Year ApprenticeshipHours of Work: 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm), 38‑hour week with an RDO each fortnightClosing Date: 5.00pm Sunday 23 November 2025 About the Opportunity Are you looking to kickstart your career in Cowra and obtain a nationally recognised qualification whilst receiving on‑the‑job training? Then an apprenticeship with Cowra Council may be the opportunity for you Our programme offers local school‑leavers the unique chance to make a start on their working lives. An exciting opportunity exists for two highly motivated and enthusiastic recent local school graduates to join the Roads Maintenance & Roads Construction team at Cowra Council and complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction – Plant Operation. Responsibilities Learning trade knowledge and skills. Working towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally recognised training plan through internal and external training. Working with your hands gaining real‑life, on‑the‑job experience. Working as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations. Assist in providing high‑level service within the Roads Construction & Maintenance Section. Duties include concrete and asphalt work, traffic control, manual handling and general labouring along with operation of plant and equipment associated with the role. Qualifications Relevant work experience or demonstrated prior knowledge will be highly regarded. Willingness to contribute toward the success of your team. Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills. Strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices. The ability to follow direction and procedures, while showing initiative. Either hold or be working towards a Driver’s licence. Either hold or be working towards a White Card. Benefits Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) Four weeks of annual leave per year Access to Long Service Leave after five years Three weeks sick leave per year Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellbeing days per year. Employee Benefits Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid parental leave Position Details $601.70 to $827.40 per week (dependent on age) Plus 12% Superannuation. Three Year Apprenticeship 7am to 4pm (during summer 6:30am to 3:30pm) 38‑hour week with RDO every fortnight. Employment conditions are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Further Enquiries For any further enquiries please contact Supervisor – Roads Maintenance, Ben Galea on *** or Engineer – Roads Construction, Kris Beaumont ***. How to Apply Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions relating to the selection criteria on the online application below. Your answers will be accessed and rated, so please ensure you take time in providing your answers and give examples of demonstrated experience when requested. You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if desired. Applications Close: 5.00pm, Sunday 23 November 2025 Pre‑employment Screening A pre‑employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments. Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes – ensure your referee details are current. Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check. Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications. Privacy Statement As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Equal Employment Opportunity Cowra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise at time of application. Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non‑discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr