Civil Construction Apprentices

Are you looking to build a long-term career in civil construction while making a real difference in your local community? Glenorchy City Council are currently seeking two motivated and enthusiastic Civil Construction Apprentice to join our team and work alongside experienced professionals while completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction.About the RoleAs a Civil Construction Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a variety of construction and maintenance activities under the guidance of experienced team leaders. This role provides an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn and develop practical skills that will set you up for a long-term career in the civil construction industry.What You’ll DoUnder supervision, you will be involved in:Assisting with civil construction and maintenance worksReading and interpreting plans and job specificationsMeasuring, calculating, and organising materialsOperating small plant, hand, and power toolsSupporting traffic management and risk management activitiesFollowing workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and proceduresAttending all required training sessions, workshops, and assessments to complete Certificate III in Civil ConstructionAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:Completion of Year 10 and a strong interest in civil constructionGood communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a teamWillingness to take instruction, work under supervision, and undertake formal trainingSound literacy and numeracy skills to support your Certificate III studiesA keen interest and demonstrated ability to work with tools, plant, and equipmentEssentialTraffic Management Accreditation or the ability to obtain on commencement of employmentWhite Card the ability to obtain on commencement of employmentPosition Details:Fixed Term – 3 yearsFull-time (76 hours fortnight)9 day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise AgreementGlenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025Onsite ParkingLocated just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBDOur Commitment to Community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.How to Apply:To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.Your application must include:a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Descriptiona current resumePre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 5 October 2025Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Hartmut Gutwein on (03) 6216 6800Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today! Position Description - Civil Constructiion Apprentices AUD Glenorchy 7010

Civil Construction Apprentices

Are you looking to build a long-term career in civil construction while making a real difference in your local community? Glenorchy City Council are currently seeking two motivated and enthusiastic Civil Construction Apprentice to join our team and work alongside experienced professionals while completing a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

About the Role

As a Civil Construction Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a variety of construction and maintenance activities under the guidance of experienced team leaders. This role provides an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn and develop practical skills that will set you up for a long-term career in the civil construction industry.

What You’ll Do

Under supervision, you will be involved in:

  • Assisting with civil construction and maintenance works
  • Reading and interpreting plans and job specifications
  • Measuring, calculating, and organising materials
  • Operating small plant, hand, and power tools
  • Supporting traffic management and risk management activities
  • Following workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures
  • Attending all required training sessions, workshops, and assessments to complete Certificate III in Civil Construction

    About You

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    • Completion of Year 10 and a strong interest in civil construction
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
    • Willingness to take instruction, work under supervision, and undertake formal training
    • Sound literacy and numeracy skills to support your Certificate III studies
    • A keen interest and demonstrated ability to work with tools, plant, and equipment

      Essential

      • Traffic Management Accreditation or the ability to obtain on commencement of employment
      • White Card the ability to obtain on commencement of employment

      Position Details:

      • Fixed Term – 3 years
      • Full-time (76 hours fortnight)
      • 9 day fortnight because life happens outside of work too.
      • Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
      • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025
      • Onsite Parking
      • Located just 15 minutes from the Hobart CBD

      Our Commitment to Community:

      Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

      How to Apply:

      To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

      Your application must include:

      • a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description
      • a current resume

      Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, working with vulnerable people, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

      Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 5 October 2025

      Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Hartmut Gutwein on (03) 6216 6800

      Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!