This is the perfect opportunity

Take control of your future and achieve your professional ambitions by launching your career with PSC and undertaking a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

The Civil Construction Apprenticeship is the ideal opportunity for the right candidate to take the first steps to a successful and fulfilling career with a recognised industry leader. Combine your studies with work experience to build the perfect foundation for your career, all while receiving professional and financial support in a paid role.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across our Construction, Roads and Roadside & Drainage teams. Working alongside experts in their field who are passionate about their work, you will gain experience in new Projects, Rehabilitation projects and maintenance, including road construction and maintenance, drainage construction and maintenance, concreting, road furniture and asphalting.

During your apprenticeship you’ll learn to operate basic plant and equipment and have exposure to a variety of general manual labour activities. Your on-the-job training will allow you to develop the skills to confidently perform the full scope of duties of a Civil Construction Labourer. You'll start your career by rotating across all 3 Council depots located at Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay.

This is the team

Join a bunch of dedicated Construction, Roads and Roadside & Drainage employees who are passionate about working together to deliver high quality results for the community. We love to explore, experiment and have lots of fun along the way by challenging the status quo and innovating as we go.

This is life at PSC

When you join PSC, you’ll be joining an organisation who truly believes that one size doesn’t fit all. We offer an inclusive and supportive culture, a focus on personal and professional growth and a deep respect for our community.
We embrace the level of difference that each of our employees bring with them and offer working arrangements that allow you to focus on the things you consider most important to you outside of your career throughout all stages of your life!

PSC values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and strives to create an inclusive workplace. We provide fair opportunities for development, progression, and work conditions to all. We celebrate differences in age, ethnicity, gender, religion, language, physical appearance, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, and diversity of thought. We’re inclusive and commit to creating a respectful and supportive environment for all individuals and groups, making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Tell us about you!

• Why we need you - What makes you the best candidate for the role?
• Outline your previous studies or experiences and tell us how you’ll ensure the successful completion of your studies whilst balancing work.

Only the criteria above needs to be addressed in the application, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description

These are the perks

• Base Salary Range: $46,726 - $59,787.52 (T4-T7) pa based on a 38 hour week + 11.5% superannuation + $2,312 retention allowance
• Under 18 year old's: $34,740 - $41,041 (T2-T3)
• Full payment of course fees
• Study leave to complete course requirements
• The opportunity to participate in networking events where you can socialise with PSC's Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees in order to develop your own professional and social networks

Ready to start your life at PSC?

• Application Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 29 September 2024
• Contact: Darren Mitchell, Roads Coordinator on 0407 189 118
• View the position description here
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