Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

We have an exciting opportunity available for a person who likes puzzles and understanding how things work to join our team as an **Apprentice Maintenance Fitter** working within our **Utilities branch.** Apprenticeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They're a great way to be paid while you work, learn and complete your **Cert III Mechanical Fitting**

Throughout your up to **4-year apprenticeship** you will learn about the provision, operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage reservoirs and pipelines. The operation and maintenance of landfill and urban stormwater. Council's buildings, public toilets including swimming pools, sewerage treatment plants; pump stations and sewerage reticulation pipelines throughout the Shire.

This full-time apprenticeship opportunity combines practical experience with structured training, setting you up for a rewarding trade career in maintenance and mechanical fitting. Byron Shire Council is recruiting for an Apprentice who is **ready to start after July 2025.**

As a values lead organisation our focus is on understanding how your talents and strengths align with this role. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities for you to grow and develop. Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. **Stay, live and work in our community.**

An apprenticeship with Byron Shire Council can be a great way to start a successful career. You will:

- Be paid while you learn from experienced mentors
- Gain hands-on experience
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of tasks and projects
- Be provided with a uniform and on-site parking
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification that’s valued in the job market
- Make a positive difference in your community
- Kickstart your future career in local government.

**What we require from you to be successful**:

- Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10
- Communication skills including completing standard forms and reporting documentation, interpreting operating manuals and providing and obtaining information.
- A genuine interest in this trade and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- The motivation and commitment to complete this apprenticeship.
- Time management skills.
- Interpersonal skills both in writing and verbally.
- To be able to work independently and contribute positively to a team environment.
- Be flexible in your approach to work and adapt well to workplace change.
- Confident using and experience with information technology.

**We offer**:

- Full-time, term employment for the duration of your apprenticeship - up to 4 years (38 hours per week/9 day fortnight).
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $398.70 to $809.70 per 38 hour week (dependent upon age and level of schooling attained).
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable Council.

**Other benefits include**:

- As an apprentice you may be eligible for some fantastic state government benefits
- Superannuation guarantee
- Education and training support
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days.

**Location**:This position is based at Byron Depot and STP (Sewerage Treatment Plant), however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**: Marc Prosser, Phone: 0417 773 183

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship or Trainee position but this one does not quite sound like you, please head to our current vacancies listed on our website (via the link below) to look at other trainee and apprenticeship opportunities available.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: