Apprentice Fabricator

Overview

Ready to spark your future? Become our next Apprentice Fabricator

As an Apprentice Fabricator, you will support the Workshop and Fleet team and gain practical skills in fabrication and welding activities and positively contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the Works and Services Business Unit. This position is based at our Oak Flats Services Depot and will report to the Fabrication Coordinator.

Responsibilities

You will:

• support the Workshop and Fleet team and gain practical skills in fabrication and welding activities
• contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the Works and Services Business Unit
• participate in on-the-job and off-the-job training as part of your apprenticeship
• progress through the Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication course and develop practical knowledge and skills in welding, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using tools and machinery in a hands-on workshop environment

Qualifications and Training

You will complete a Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication course at North Wollongong TAFE. You will gain and develop practical knowledge and skills in welding, cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using tools and machinery in a hands-on workshop environment. This opportunity is open to school leavers, mature age applicants and/or those who have already commenced their Certificate III in Engineering.

Please note: This opportunity is dependent upon external funding confirmation. Successful applicants will commence in January 2026 based on funding being confirmed.

Program Details

This is more than a trade... Our apprenticeships cover theoretical and practical requirements of on-the-job and off-the-job training. After completing your apprenticeship you will have formal qualifications with four years of practical experience with ability to gain additional tickets such as forklift ticket, loader competency and more.

Council CAT Program

Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council's skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunities and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Council's cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

For more information on our CAT program, click here.

About us

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty – stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

We offer a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation, with exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

What we offer

• Temporary Full time up to 4 years (or for the duration of the apprenticeship)
• 38 hours per week with access to a 9 Day-fortnight
• Salary range from $601.70 per week (for a 16 year old) up to $827.40 per week (for someone aged 18 and over)
• On the job training
• Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
• Approved leave to attend TAFE
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more

Pre-placement and Compliance

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical examination
• You will need to obtain a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) prior to commencement

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Stan Jaklic, Fabrication Coordinator on

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