CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TRAINEE

Civil Construction Trainee – 2025 

 Salary Range: $859.60 - $915.70 per week plus super 

Work type: Temporary Full Time 

Duration:  Up to 12 months 

Commencing: Late June 2025 

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person looking to get hands-on experience in construction while earning a nationally recognised qualification? 

Brisbane City Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Pathway Program is designed to support mob into meaningful career pathways in civil construction. You’ll learn on the job while gaining a Certificate II in Civil Construction and receiving tailored mentoring and support. 

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Brisbane City Council is committed to increasing First Nations representation in the workforce and creating culturally safe career pathways.

Be part of a workplace that values culture, connection, and growth while building your skills for the future! 

 What’s in it for you? 

• A supportive mob within Council, who will walk alongside you on your journey.
• A dedicated program coordinator who identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.   
• Paid on-the-job training in roadworks, concreting, paving, and site prep. 
• Work outdoors while learning skills that will set you up for life. 
• Ongoing development and support from the program coordinator and Aboriginal mentors. 
• Career progression and pathways beyond the traineeship. 

 What we’re looking for in applicants: 

• Those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• People who are keen to learn about construction and develop hands-on skills.
• Reliable and safety conscious individuals. 
• People with the ability to travel across Brisbane. 
• Those committed to completing training modules throughout the year. 

After completing the traineeship, you’ll have: 

• a nationally recognised qualification (Cert II in Civil Construction) 
• a solid foundation for a career in construction 
• the skills to apply for roles within Council or beyond. 

How to apply:  

To apply, simply submit your resume - no cover letter required.  

For a yarn about the role, contact Robert Payie on 3178 3950 or Wyndam Lake on 3178 9615. 

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).  The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.  

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