Apprentice Electrician

3 days ago

Whitsundays Queensland, Australia Whitsunday Regional Council Full time $43,000 - $93,600 per year

Apprentice Electrician

Location – Proserpine

Temporary / Full Time (4 Years)

Commencing at $30,723.33 per annum (First Year Apprentice)

The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

The Role

Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to undertake an Electrical Apprenticeship whilst undertaking a Certificate III in Electrotechnology.This apprenticeship qualification has a nominal duration period of four (4) years. Continued employment beyond the four (4) year apprenticeship period is not guaranteed.  The apprenticeship will involve undertaking tasks such as maintenance, repair and installation on water and sewerage electrical infrastructure as directed under supervision.

What's in it for you?  A 9-day working fortnight, four (4) years paid employment, a nationally recognised qualification, mentoring and support as well as paid study time

Funding for this position has been provided to Council through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative – First Start Program. The program aims to provide young people and disadvantaged Queensland job seekers with opportunities to gain a nationally recognised qualification and four (4) years on the job experience.

To be eligible, you must be:

  • aged 15 years or older and no longer at school; and
  • able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake an apprenticeship.

In addition to the above, to be eligible you must be able to identify with at least one of the following:

  • a young person (aged 15-24 years), including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care;
  • a long-term unemployed job seeker;
  • a mature-age job seeker (aged 45 years or older);
  • an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person;
  • a migrant or refuge from a culturally and linguistically diverse background;
  • a person with a disability;
  • a displaced worker (retrenched or redundant);
  • a woman re-entering the workforce;
  • a veteran, ex-ADF personnel or their family member.

Essential

  1. Basic literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills sufficient to complete a Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
  2. Sound ability to proactively study and complete assessments within set timeframes.
  3. Sound ability to work in a team environment (work, school or extra-curricular activity) and demonstrate sound communication skills.
  4. Sound ability to learn and develop new skills.
  5. Sound ability to prioritise and manage individual workload to meet deadlines.
  6. Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Desirable

  1. Class C 'Manual' Drivers Licence.
  2. General Construction Induction White Card.

Apply Now

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Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.

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