Trainee Plant Operator/Labourer

21 hours ago

Mareeba QLD, Australia Mareeba Shire Council Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Mareeba Shire Council's ongoing commitment to improving workforce participation and promoting job and economic growth within the Shire is being boosted by a new trainee position.

Council has been granted funding from the Queensland Government as part of the First Start Program to provide trainee opportunities for young Queensland school leavers and other job seekers.

The Role:

We are looking for a Trainee Plant Operator/Labourer to join our Construction & Maintenance team. You will work across all aspects of civil construction within Council which will also involve completing training and tasks for the successful completion of a Certificate III in Civil Construction. The traineeship is for a period of up to 36 months and the formal training component needs to be completed within that timeframe.

What we are looking for:

  • You will need to be a motivated individual who will positively contribute and work as part of a hardworking team
  • You will have an interest in or some knowledge of construction methods in the areas of concreting, road works and building works or the ability to acquire this
  • You will have good interpersonal and written communication skills that will enable you to communicate effectively in the workplace
  • You will be able to complete the course work to the required standard within the given timeframe
  • You will have a willingness and physical fitness to undertake manual handling and labouring tasks in hot and humid conditions
  • You will have some knowledge of and the ability to apply safe work practices including manual handling techniques and follow WHS procedures and policies
  • You will have a current Queensland C class driver's licence

You will also need to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment medical assessment.

What we can offer you:

  • Opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Civil Construction and attain an accredited qualification funded by Council
  • Temporary, full-time position for the length of the traineeship (nominal period is 3 years)
  • On-the-job mentoring and formal training
  • LGEA Level 1.2 – $57,924 per annum
  • Mareeba Allowance of $2,080 per annum and other Award allowances as applicable
  • 12% employer superannuation contributions
  • Work/life balance – 9-day fortnight
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking

Interested?

To apply for this position, please send the following documents to Council's recruitment email address

  • Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
  • Current resume
  • Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Thursday, 23 October 2025

For further information contact Darrin Hastie, Coordinator Transport Infrastructure, on during business hours.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.

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