Apprentice Works Hand x 2

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Own your future with an Apprenticeship at Port Stephens Council (PSC) – ready for commencement in January 2026

The opportunity

The Civil Construction Apprenticeship is the ideal opportunity for the right candidate to take the first steps in joining the industry. You'll have the opportunity to work across our Construction, Roads, and Roadside & Drainage teams, working alongside experts who are passionate about the work they do. Not only will you gain invaluable on‑the‑job experience, you will also undertake a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

Your Apprenticeship will see you gain experience on new projects, rehabilitation projects, and maintenance – including road construction and maintenance, drainage construction and maintenance, concreting, road furniture and asphalting. You'll learn to operate basic plant and equipment and have exposure to a variety of general manual labour activities.

Career path after the Apprenticeship

While we can't guarantee a permanent position post‑apprenticeship, this is what a career path could look like with a Certificate III behind you:

• Works Hand (labourer)
• You could specialise as an Operator or a Multi‑Skilled Operator
• Or move into a leadership position such as a Team Assistant
• Or a Team Leader

Contract details

This is a contract opportunity – full‑time 38 hours/week with flexible options such as a 4‑day week or a 9‑day fortnight, plus access to study leave to attend courses during work hours.

Pay and benefits

Base Hourly Range: $24.59 - $31.47 (T4 – T7) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance; Under 18: $18.28 - $21.60 (T2 - T3) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance.

You'll rotate across both PSC depots located at Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay. Key responsibilities include operating basic plant and equipment and general manual labour activities. A full list of responsibilities is available in the position description.

What it means to be an Apprentice at PSC

During your Apprenticeship, you'll receive:

• Financial support in a paid role, including full payment for your studies
• Time in your work week to attend your formal training
• Opportunities to participate in internal networking events with other Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees at PSC
• Opportunities to develop professional and social networks across PSC

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated commitment to the completion of a Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS)
• Access to reliable transport for attendance at work and external training providers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave after five years
• Health & wellbeing leave to recharge when needed
• Industry‑leading Paid Parental Leave (14 weeks, accessible within 2 years of birth/adoption/foster care)
• PSCare Day and confidential support through our employee assistance program
• Award‑winning health and wellbeing program and access to local gyms and discounted health insurance

Ready to apply?

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions above. Applications close at Midnight, Sunday, 21 September 2025.

Contact for enquiries

Position related enquiries: Darren McSpadden, Roadside & Drainage Coordinator on 0408 439 842; Application enquiries: Tarryn Whyte, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0499 796 365; Information on Apprenticeship and study requirements: Tiahna Sanderson, Learning and Development Officer on 0408 767 254. For information on our recruitment process, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'.

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