Apprentice Signwriter

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The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.

Build skills and experience in sign design, manufacture, installation, repair, and maintenance for Council assets through on-the-job training. This hands-on role combines practical on-the-job training with one day per week at TAFE, where you'll gain the skills and qualifications to thrive.

• Prepare and implement programmed works in conjunction with the Team Leader and Team Members
• Undertake additional training as required
• Develop skills and experience to provide signage design / production / installation maintenance services to Council assets through on-the-job training
• Learn and apply new skills to specified standards
• Maximise productivity through current industry best practices
• Participate in trials of new techniques and systems of work to improve work practices and productivity
• Attend all TAFE classes as scheduled to successfully complete all TAFE subjects / apprenticeship
• For a full list of duties, review the position description

• Completion of NSW RoSA
• Class C Driver's Licence (or in process of acquiring)
• Ability to develop and learn new skills
• Ability to communicate in order to establish common goals
• Ability to work and actively contribute as part of a self-managing, multi-skilled team
• Capacity to work in a multi-project environment and to deadlines
• Demonstrated high work standards
• Initiative and drive to succeed in chosen field

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $36,800 (T3) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Scheduled Day Off (SDO) program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Temporary full-time position with Local Government.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Andrew Smith (Team Leader Signs) at andrew.smith@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.

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