Aboriginal Engineering Apprentice (sheet metal)

• ATSI opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Engineering (Sheetmetal working)


• Hosted with a locally owned business with 40 years in business


• PPE Provided + 1 monthly Monday RDO +Salary sacrifice benefits on offer

Community Solutions are seeking candidates that are interested in commencing a Engineering Apprenticeship (Sheetmetal) based in Townsville. This full-time opportunity is for candidates who have the dedication to complete a 4-year apprenticeship (MEM31922) with a large company that provides various services across air conditioning, cooling systems, electrical and sheet metal custom ducting.  

The apprenticeship will include but not be limited to:

• Development and fabrication of structural items


• Construction and repair of metal products


• Safe use of measuring equipment, hand tools, welding & cutting equipment, metal forming & shaping machines, grinders, etc


• Work from detailed drawings


• Adhere to Work Health and Safety policies and procedures

About You: 

• Be Committed to complete a 4 year apprenticeship


• Able to travel to and from work – Manual Drivers Licence preferred


• Be able to work away from home at times


• Work Monday - Friday 6am to 2:30pm


• Hold a White Card (or willing to obtain)


• Hold a Working At Heights (or willing to obtain)


• Certificate I or II in Engineering is highly regarded


• Can use initiative within the workplace


• High attention to detail


• Reliable and punctual


• Be motivated to work in the engineering/ fabrication industry 

Who we are:

Community Solutions is a non-for-profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What we Offer:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!


• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)


• A weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions


• Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave


• Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer


• Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience


• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential phone-based counselling service available

So what's next...

If this is the opportunity for you, the click ‘Apply Now’ below.  

This is an opportunity to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Engineering/Fabrication industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991"

This opportunity is open to all ages, recent school leavers are also encouraged to apply!